Wolf Pack Weekly, May 26-June 1
May 26, 2015
The Wolf Pack dropped the first two games of their Eastern Conference Final series against the Manchester Monarchs on the road. Oscar Lindberg and Mat Bodie scored for the Wolf Pack in Thursday’s Game One, and Chris Bourque had two assists, but the regular season-champion Monarchs prevailed by a score of 3-2. Then on Saturday night in Game Two, Lindberg struck for a four-point game (1-3-4) and Carl Klingberg scored twice, but the Manchester offense broke out for a seven-spot, as the Monarchs posted a 7-4 triumph.
Full Speed Ahead: “Full Speed Ahead” is the official Wolf Pack playoff slogan. This comes from the ship U.S.S Hartford, which served as Admiral David Farragut’s flagship during the Civil War. During the battle of Mobile Bay, while on the deck of the Hartford, Farragut famously said, “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!”.
The next two games of the Eastern Conference Finals, Games Three and Four, will be Wolf Pack home games, tonight and tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 27. If a Game Five is necessary, it will be in Manchester this Saturday, May 30, and Game Six would be at the XL Center this Sunday, May 31. If the series requires a Game Seven, that would be in Manchester next Tuesday, June 2.
Faceoff for all series games is 7:00 PM.
Game One Thu., May 21 Verizon Wireless Arena @ MCH 3, HFD 2
Game Two Sat., May 23 Verizon Wireless Arena @ MCH 7, HFD 4
(Manchester leads series, 2-0)
Game Three Tue., May 26 XL Center 7:00
Game Four Wed., May 27 XL Center 7:00
Game Five (if necessary) Sat., May 30 Verizon Wireless Arena 7:00
Game Six (if necessary) Sun., May 31 XL Center 7:00
Game Seven (if necessary) Tue., June 2 Verizon Wireless Arena 7:00
This is the Wolf Pack’s first appearance in the Conference Finals since 2004, when they lost in seven games to the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, and the fourth in the history of the franchise.
Wolf Pack playoff tickets are available at the Agera Energy Ticket Office at the XL Center, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499.
Tonight, Game Three vs. Manchester at the XL Center, 7:00 p.m.
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The first 2,000 fans into this game will receive a free Wolf Pack rally towel, courtesy of LAZ Parking.
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The Wolf Pack are 4-2 on home ice in the postseason, and have won three of their four XL Center home games.
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The Wolf Pack’s Oscar Lindberg (2-3-5) shares the series scoring lead with Manchester’s Michael Mersch, who has scored five goals in the first two games, including a hat trick in Game Two.
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Chris Bourque (4-13-17) leads the AHL in playoff assists, and the Monarchs’ Michael Mersch (11-7-18) and Jordan Weal (10-8-18) both have a share of the league lead in points.
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The Monarchs are 2-3 in five playoff road games.
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Tickets for this game are available at the Agera Energy Ticket Office at the XL Center, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499.
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Broadcast – live with Bob Crawford and Mark Bailey on-line at www.979espn.com and on iHeartRadio. Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.
Wednesday, May 27, Game Four vs. Manchester at the XL Center, 7:00 p.m.
**IF NECESSARY** Saturday, May 30, Game Five at Manchester (Verizon Wireless Arena), 7:00 p.m.
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Manchester is a perfect 7-0 at home in the postseason, and the Monarchs have won 13 straight home games going back to the regular season. The Wolf Pack are 3-4 on the road in playoff action.
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Broadcast – live with Bob Crawford on-line at www.979espn.com and on iHeartRadio. Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.
**IF NECESSARY** Sunday, May 31, Game Six vs. Manchester at the XL Center, 7:00 p.m.
Recent Transactions: None
Practice: All Wolf Pack practices at Champions Skating Center in Cromwell are open to the public. Schedule is subject to change.
Wed., May 27 10:00 – 10:30 AM, XL Center (Game Four vs. Manchester)
Thurs., May 28 10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center
Fri., May 29 10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center
Sat., May 30 Game Five at Manchester – if necessary
Sun., May 31 10:00 – 10:30 AM, XL Center (Game Six vs. Manchester) – if necessary
Mon., June 1 10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center
Pack Tracks: The Wolf Pack’s first two home games in the Conference Finals vs. Manchester are tonight and tomorrow night, May 27, with faceoff at 7:00 PM both nights. Tickets for both of those games are on sale now at the Agera Energy Ticket Office at the XL Center, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499.
To speak with a Wolf Pack representative about season or group tickets, or any of the Wolf Pack’s many ticketing options, call (855) 762-6451, or click here to request more info.