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Wolf Pack Weekly, December 5-11

Wolf Pack Weekly, December 5-11

Dec 5, 2016

The Wolf Pack (7-11-3-0, 17 pts., .405) made their first trip north of the border this past weekend, and split a pair of battles in Toronto with the Marlies.  The Wolf Pack built a 3-0 lead Saturday at Ricoh Coliseum on goals by Justin Fontaine, Marek Hrivik and Boo Nieves, and then hung on for a 3-2 victory and their first winning streak of the season.  The Pack were not able to make 2-0 and 3-2 leads hold up Sunday, though, as the Marlies scored three in the third period to hand Hartford a 5-3 defeat.  Nicklas Jensen had a goal and an assist in that game for the Wolf Pack.

For the latest AHL standings, click here.

This week:  The Wolf Pack are back home for games at the XL Center this Wednesday vs. Springfield and Saturday against Toronto, both 7:00 PM faceoffs, before they travel to Providence on Sunday for a 3:05 matinee vs. the Bruins.

Wednesday, December 7 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. 
  • Once again this season, every Wednesday-night home game is 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 this Saturday, December 10 vs. Toronto (some restrictions apply). 
  • This is the second game of a 10-game season series between the Wolf Pack and the Thunderbirds, and the Wolf Pack took the first encounter November 16 at the XL Center, winning 3-2 in a shootout.
  • The sixth-place Thunderbirds are four points ahead of the Wolf Pack in the Atlantic Division standings, with a record of 8-8-3-2 for 21 points and a .500 points percentage.  Springfield has a win and an overtime loss in its last two games, both against Providence, after an 0-4-1-2 drought in the previous seven.
  • Shane Harper, who had the OT game-winner in Springfield’s 3-2 home victory over Providence Saturday night, has points in five straight games (3-2-5).
  • Tickets for this and all 2016-17 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.

Saturday, December 10 vs. the Toronto Marlies (Maple Leafs) at the XL Center, 7:00 PM

  • The first 2,000 fans into this game will take home a free 2017 Wolf Pack team calendar, courtesy of Key Bank. 
  • This is also “Star Wars Night”, featuring the opportunity to hang out with favorite Star Wars characters and win some awesome Star Wars prizes.
  • The Wolf Pack and Marlies will be meeting for the third time in a span of eight days, after this past weekend’s split of a pair of games between the two teams in Toronto.
  • Sunday’s 5-3 home win over the Wolf Pack snapped a three-game losing streak for the 11-8-1-1 (24 pts., .571) Marlies and was only their third win in ten games (3-6-1-0), after an 8-2-0-1 start.
  • Toronto’s leading goal-scorer, Kasperi Kapanen (11-10-21), tallied in both of this past weekend’s games vs. the Wolf Pack, to move into a tie for the AHL goals leadership.
  • Tickets for this and all 2016-17 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.

Sunday, December 11 at the Providence Bruins (Boston) at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center Providence, 3:05 PM

  • After going 2-5-2-0 in their first nine games, the Bruins have at least a standings point in 12 of their last 13 outings (7-1-2-3).
  • This is the third meeting of ten on the year between the Wolf Pack and P-Bruins, and the second visit by the Wolf Pack to Providence.  They lost their first trip, 6-2, on November 5, but defeated the Bruins 4-3 in a shootout November 20 in Hartford.
  • Goaltender Zane McIntyre has won both of his starts (three goals-against on 69 shots) since returning to Providence Thursday from a recall stint with parent-club Boston
  • 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 Holiday Packs:  Wolf Pack Holiday Packs, the perfect holiday gifts for any hockey fan, are now available, with three different packages to choose from.  The “Hat Trick” package, priced at $149, includes eight Blue-Level Wolf Pack ticket vouchers, redeemable for any 2016-17 Pack home game, an autographed Wolf Pack mini-helmet, a Wolf Pack holiday ornament and the opportunity to have a photo taken at center ice at the XL Center or in the Wolf Pack locker room.  The “Goal” package is priced at $99 and features six Blue-Level ticket vouchers, an autographed Wolf Pack puck, a holiday ornament and a signed 8x10 Wolf Pack photo.  The “Slap Shot” package is only $49 and is comprised of two Blue-Level ticket vouchers and an autographed Wolf Pack puck.  Wolf Pack Holiday Packs can be ordered on the Wolf Pack’s official website, at www.hartfordwolfpack.com, or by calling the Wolf Pack ticket office at (855) 762-6451.

 

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:

  • Monday, December 5, 6:30 PM, Governor William A. O’Neill Armory, 360 Broad St., Hartford, CT:  Selected Wolf Pack players join Sonar, the Wolf Pack’s beloved mascot, in helping to deliver a portion of the toys collected in the Wolf Pack’s “Teddy Bear Toss” to the Connecticut National Guard’s 14th annual “Operation ELF” toy drive.
  • Tuesday, December 6, 2:00-3:30 PM, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, 282 Washington St., Hartford, CT:  Wolf Pack players Chris Brown and Mike Paliotta will be bringing holiday cheer to hospitalized youngsters at CCMC.
  • Tuesday, December 6, 4:00 PM, Philip R. Smith School, 949 Avery St., South Windsor, CT:  Sonar encourages students to participate in the Wolf Pack’s “Read to the Rink” program, presented by ProHealth Physicians and Healthy Me, and Smith School’s reading program.
  • Friday, December 9, 9:00 AM, New Hartford, CT:  Sonar travels to New Hartford to visit three different schools, Ann Antolini School (30 Antolini Rd.), New Hartford Elementary School (40 Wickett St., Pine Meadow, CT) and Bakerville Consolidated School (51 Cedar Ln.), in support of the Wolf Pack’s “Read to the Rink” program, presented by ProHealth Physicians and Healthy Me.
  • Saturday, December 10, 9:00-11:00 AM, Showcase Auto, 270 Center St., Southington, CT:  Sonar helps collect gifts in a Toys for Tots toy drive.
  • Sunday, December 11, 4:00-9:30 PM, Goodwin Park, 1130 Maple Ave., Hartford, CT:  Sonar and members of the Wolf Pack promo staff volunteer their time for a third straight year at Channel 3 Kids Camp’s “Holiday Light Fantasia”.

 

Recent Transactions:

Marek Hrivik – recalled from the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers December 5.

Michael Joly – recalled by the Wolf Pack from Greenville December 5.

Allan McPherson – signed to a Professional Tryout (PTO) agreement by the Wolf Pack December 5.

 

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

Tue., December 6          10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center

Wed., December 7        10:00 – 10:30 AM, XL Center (game vs. Springfield)

Thurs., December 8       10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center

Fri., December 9           10:30 – 11:30 AM, XL Center

Sat., December 10        10:00 – 10:30 AM, XL Center (game vs. Toronto)

Sun., December 11        Game at Providence

Mon., December 12       No practice

 

Pack Tracks:  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.  The next Friday-night home game is December 16, when the Pack host the Syracuse Crunch at 7:15 PM.

Each of the Wolf Pack’s Sunday and Wednesday home games, as well as the one Tuesday home date, 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.  The next Family Value Pack game after this Wednesday is next Wednesday night, December 14, when the Wolf Pack host the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in a 7:00 PM game.

On Tuesday, December 27, when the Providence Bruins invade the XL Center for a 7:00 PM game, the 2,000 fans through the doors will receive a Wolf Pack winter ski hat.

At every Sunday Wolf Pack home game, the first 2,000 fans will receive a “hockey bingo” card.  The spaces on these cards contain possibilities that might happen in the game, and if they do, fans can fill in the spaces to win Wolf Pack bingo prizes.  The next Sunday Wolf Pack home date is February 19, a 5:00 PM game vs. the Springfield Thunderbirds.

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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