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Wolf Pack Weekly, November 27-December 3

Wolf Pack Weekly, November 27-December 3

Nov 27, 2017

The Wolf Pack (7-11-2-1, 17 pts., .405) played three games over the Thanksgiving weekend, resulting in a 7-3 loss at Bridgeport on Friday night, a 4-1 home defeat vs. Hershey on Saturday and a 4-2 setback in Springfield on Sunday.  Adam Cracknell scored his first two Wolf Pack goals in Friday’s game, Adam Tambellini had the only Hartford tally on Saturday and Alexandar Georgiev stopped 35 of the 38 shots he faced in Sunday’s contest.

For the latest AHL standings, click here.

This week:  The Wolf Pack have a Wednesday-night home date with their I-91 rivals the Springfield Thunderbirds this week at 7:00 PM, and then head west for a two-game road trip.  The Pack will be in Rochester on Friday night for a 7:05 game, and then will make their lone visit of the year to Toronto on Saturday.  Faceoff for that game is 4:00.

Wednesday, November 29 vs. the Springfield Thunderbirds (Florida) at the XL Center, 7:00 PM

  • This is another Wolf Pack “Click It or Ticket Family Value Pack” game.  The Family Value Pack includes two tickets, two sodas and two hot dogs, all for just $40.
  • This game is also a “Winning Wednesday”.  If the Wolf Pack win, fans can show their Winning Wednesday ticket at the Agera Energy Ticket Office at the XL Center and receive a free ticket to the next Wolf Pack home game, which is Saturday, December 9 vs. Rochester (some restrictions apply). 
  • Sunday’s 4-2 win over the Wolf Pack in Springfield was the Thunderbirds’ sixth in their last eight games, after they went 2-11-1-0 in their first 14. The Wolf Pack and Thunderbirds come into the week tied at 17 points.
  • Springfield got goals from Francois Beauchemin, Blaine Byron, Thomas Schemitsch and Denis Malgin in Sunday’s victory vs. the Wolf Pack, and Jayce Hawryluk had two assists.
  • The I-91 rivalry series between the Wolf Pack and Thunderbirds is now even at two games apiece.  The Wolf Pack won the only previous meeting at the XL Center, 4-2, on November 5.
  • Tickets for this and all 2017-18 Wolf Pack home 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.  Tickets purchased in advance for kids 12 or younger are just $10 each, and all tickets will have a $2 day-of-game increase.
  • Broadcast – live with Bob Crawford and Mark Bailey on News Radio 1410 WPOP, on-line at newsradio1410.iheart.com and on iHeartRadio.  Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.

Friday, December 1 at the Rochester Americans (Buffalo) at the Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War Memorial, 7:00 PM

  • This is already the second of the Wolf Pack’s two trips to Rochester on the season.  On November 17, the Americans downed the Wolf Pack by a score of 4-2 at the Blue Cross Arena.
  • Forward Evan Rodrigues, who missed Rochester’s first 14 games due to injury, has 2-4-6 in the last three contests, after being held scoreless in his first two games back in the lineup.
  • The Americans swept both ends of a home-and-home set with Binghamton Friday and Saturday nights, including a 10-3 stomping of the Devils on Friday night in Rochester.
  • Broadcast – live with Bob Crawford on News Radio 1410 WPOP, on-line at newsradio1410.iheart.com and on iHeartRadio.  Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.

Saturday, December 2 at the Toronto Marlies (Maple Leafs) at the Ricoh Coliseum, 4:00 PM

  • Toronto comes into the week with the AHL’s best record, a mark of 16-4-0-0 for 32 points and an .800 points percentage, and winners of seven straight games and ten of their last 11.
  • This game concludes a two-game season series between the Wolf Pack and the Marlies.  The Wolf Pack won the first battle, beating Toronto 5-2 on October 13 at the XL Center.
  • Marlie goaltender Garret Sparks (10-2-0, 1.50, 94.7, 2 SHO) is tied for the AHL lead in wins, and ranks second among league netminders in goals-against average and save percentage.
  • Broadcast – live with Bob Crawford on News Radio 1410 WPOP, on-line at newsradio1410.iheart.com and on iHeartRadio.  Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.

 

Wolf Pack Community Appearances:  The Wolf Pack have the following appearances scheduled this week.  For further information on these, or any other Wolf Pack community initiatives, contact Wolf Pack community relations manager Frank Berrian, at (860) 541-4728:

  • Friday, December 1, 5:30 PM, Blue Back Square, West Hartford, CT:  Sonar, the Wolf Pack’s iconic mascot, joins Santa Claus and numerous carolers in Blue Back Square’s annual “Holiday Stroll”.
  • Sunday, December 3, 2:30 PM, Champions Skating Center, 6 Progress Dr., Cromwell, CT:  Sonar brings a load of Wolf Pack goodies to a Hartford Junior Wolf Pack game, for a fundraiser to assist a hockey player afflicted with Multiple Sclerosis.

 

Recent Transactions:  None

 

Practice:  All Wolf Pack practices at Champions Skating Center in Cromwell are open to the public.  Schedule is subject to change.

Tue., November 28        10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center

Wed., November 29       10:00 – 10:30 AM, XL Center (game vs. Springfield)

Thurs., November 30     No practice – travel day

Fri., December 1           Game at Rochester

Sat., December 2          Game at Toronto

Sun., December 3         No practice

Mon., December 4         10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center

 

Wolf Pack Holiday Pack:  The Wolf Pack Holiday Pack, the perfect holiday gift for any hockey fan, is available now through the end of December.  The Holiday Pack includes: a limited-edition Wolf Pack mini-stick, autographed by a Wolf Pack player, complete with a certificate of authenticity; two (2) Red-level Flex Vouchers, good for any remaining 2017-18 Wolf Pack home game (subject to availability); and a $5 Dunkin’ Donuts gift card.  The cost of the Holiday Pack, which is a $75 value, is only $56.  The Wolf Pack Holiday Pack can be purchased by calling 855-762-6451 and speaking with a Wolf Pack ticket representative, or by visiting www.hartfordwolfpack.com/holiday.

 

Pack Tracks:  Saturday, December 9, when the Wolf Pack host the Rochester Americans at 7:30 PM, is “Star Wars Night” at the XL Center.  Fans can hang out with their favorite Star Wars characters and win some awesome Star Wars prizes.  Also that night, the first 2,000 fans will receive a free Wolf Pack 2018 calendar, presented by Hartford Distributors.

Once again this season, fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs and $2 beers at every Friday Wolf Pack home game, through the start of the second period, presented by Dave & Buster’s.  The Wolf Pack’s next Friday-night date is December 15, when they host the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at 7:15 PM.

Each of the Wolf Pack’s Sunday and Wednesday home games will feature the Wolf Pack’s “Click It or Ticket Family Value Pack”.  The Family Value Pack includes two tickets, two sodas and two hot dogs, all for just $40.  After this Wednesday, the next Family Value Pack game is Sunday, December 10, when the Springfield Thunderbirds visit for a 5:00 PM tilt.

Every Wolf Pack Wednesday home game is a “Winning Wednesday”.  If the Wolf Pack win at home on a Wednesday, fans can show their Winning Wednesday ticket at the Agera Energy Ticket Office at the XL Center and receive a free ticket to the next Wolf Pack home game (some restrictions apply).  After this Wednesday, the next Wolf Pack Wednesday home outing is February 7, the “Sonar’s Edu-Skate” school-day morning game vs. Bridgeport at 11:00 AM.

Wolf Pack home game tickets can be purchased at the XL Center ticket office, on-line at www.hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499.  Tickets purchased in advance for kids 12 or younger are just $10 each, and all tickets will have a $2 day-of-game increase.

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.

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