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CRAWFORD: AMERICANS SHUTOUT IN ROCHESTER

Rochester Americans 4, Hartford Wolf Pack 0 BY: Bob Crawford, Hartford Wolf Pack Rochester, NY, November 22, 2019 – The Hartford Wolf Pack have lost consecutive games in regulation for the first time this season, after a 4-0 defeat to the Rochester Americans Friday night at the Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War Memorial. That setback came on the heels of a 3-1 loss to the Syracuse Wednesday in Hartford, only the Wolf Pack’s second regulation defeat in 18 games on the year. Andrew Hammond stopped all 25 Wolf Pack shots Friday, to hand Hartford (11-3-0-5, 27 pts.) its first shutout-against of the season.  Scott Wilson scored twice for Rochester, and Zach Redmond had three assists.  Igor Shesterkin made 34 stops in the Wolf Pack net. The only goal of the first period came on the game’s first shift, 22 seconds in.  Redmond wristed the puck on net from just inside the Wolf Pack blue line, and it went off of Shesterkin’s right arm and up in the air.  Redmond recovered control behind the net and slipped a backhanded pass to Andrew Oglevie at the left side of the slot.  He snapped a shot past Shesterkin on the short side. Rochester made it a 2-0 lead at 8:47 of the second frame.  Kevin Porter lifted the puck cross-ice from the left boards into the right-wing corner, and Tyler Randell played the carom.  His quick shot from just above the goal line got by Shesterkin’s left shoulder and went high into the net. A pair of goals by Wilson in the third period broke the game open for the Americans. The lead grew to 3-0 on a power play at 5:30, with Matt Beleskey in the penalty box for tripping.  Redmond dropped the puck back to Lawrence Pilut at the top of the slot, and his one-timer deflected into the net off of Wilson, who was stationed to Shesterkin’s right. Wilson then completed the scoring with his second of the game at the 11-minute mark.  Eric Cornel spun in the right-wing corner of the Wolf Pack zone and headed behind the net, before sending a pass to Wilson between the circles.  His quick drive hit the Wolf Pack’s Danny O’Regan and deflected past Shesterkin on the stick side. The Wolf Pack continues a stretch of five straight road games Saturday night, traveling to Syracuse to take on the Crunch.  Faceoff is 7:00 PM. The next home game for the Wolf Pack is Saturday, December 7, when the Binghamton Devils visit the XL Center for a 7:30 game.  That is “Star Wars Night”, as fans can rub shoulders with their favorite Star Wars characters, and win some awesome Star Wars prizes, and the first 2,000 fans will receive a free Wolf Pack 2020 calendar, presented by Hartford Distributors. Tickets for all 2019-20 Wolf Pack home games are on sale now at the Sunwave Gas & Power Ticket Office at the XL Center, on-line at hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499.  Tickets purchased in advance for kids 12 or younger start at just $10 each, and all tickets will have a $3 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 (860) 722-9425, or click here to request more info.  To visit the Wolf Pack online, go to hartfordwolfpack.com. Hartford Wolf Pack 0 at Rochester Americans 4 Friday, November 22, 2019 - Blue Cross Arena Hartford   0 0 0 - 0 Rochester 1 1 2 - 4 1st Period-1, Rochester, Oglevie 5 (Redmond, Murray), 0:22. Penalties-Beleskey Hfd (interference), 9:01. 2nd Period-2, Rochester, Randell 2 (Porter, Redmond), 8:47. Penalties-Randell Roc (boarding), 12:50; Dea Roc (holding), 13:54; Keane Hfd (hooking), 17:26. 3rd Period-3, Rochester, Wilson 4 (Pilut, Redmond), 5:30 (PP). 4, Rochester, Wilson 5 (Cornel, Bryson), 11:00. Penalties-Beleskey Hfd (tripping), 4:16; D. Smith Roc (tripping), 18:01. Shots on Goal-Hartford 9-8-8-25. Rochester 15-14-9-38. Power Play Opportunities-Hartford 0 / 3; Rochester 1 / 3. Goalies-Hartford, Shesterkin 7-3-2 (38 shots-34 saves). Rochester, Hammond 7-1-1 (25 shots-25 saves). A-5,595 Referees-Beau Halkidis (48), Casey Terreri (75). Linesmen-Donald Jablonski (38), Brian Wasilewski (79). Read the full article

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CRAWFORD: WOLF PACK WEEKLY: November 18-24, 2019

BY: Bob Crawford, Hartford Wolf Pack HARTFORD, CT - The Wolf Pack (11-1-0-5, 27 pts.) remain in first place overall in the AHL, after a victory and a shootout loss in a home-and-home series with the Providence Bruins over the weekend.  Friday night in Providence, the Wolf Pack erased a 3-1 deficit with a pair of goals inside the final 1:26 of the third period, in what would turn out to be a 4-3 shootout defeat.  Danny O’Regan scored the tying goal with 26.1 seconds left in regulation and added an assist, and Vinni Lettieri also had a goal and an assist.  In the rematch on Saturday night at the XL Center, the Wolf Pack spotted the Bruins a 2-0 lead in the first period before reeling off five straight goals, on the way to a 5-2 win.  O’Regan, Darren Raddysh and Phil DiGiuseppe all chipped in a goal and an assist apiece in that victory. For the latest AHL standings, click here. This week: The Wolf Pack play their annual “Sonar’s Edu-Skate” school-day game at the XL Center this Wednesday, hosting the Syracuse Crunch at 11:00 AM.  The club then starts five straight on the road, its longest such stretch of the season, with games Friday night in Rochester (7:05 PM) and Saturday at Syracuse (7:00). Wednesday, November 20 vs. the Syracuse Crunch (Tampa Bay) at the XL Center, 11:00 AM This is the Wolf Pack’s annual “Sonar’s Edu-skate” game.  Lots of educational fun will be on tap throughout the day, and for information on bringing a school group to the game, contact the Wolf Pack ticket office at (860) 722-9425. Each of the Wolf Pack’s Sunday and Wednesday home games feature the Wolf Pack’s “Click It or Ticket Hat Trick Pack”.  The Hat Trick Pack includes two tickets, two sodas and a large popcorn, all for just $40. This is the season’s first “Suit to Sweater Wednesday”, offered in partnership with the Hartford Chamber of Commerce.  Any fan showing a company ID at the Sunwave Gas & Power Ticket office can purchase Blue-Level tickets to Wolf Pack Wednesday home games for only $15 each (limit two tickets per ID). The Crunch, North Division champions last season with 102 points, are 8-6-2-0 thus far this season for 18 points. This is the first of two games on the year between the Wolf Pack and the Crunch, and the second will be Saturday night in Syracuse.  The Crunch won both games of last season’s series, including a 6-0 shutout February 8 in their only visit to the XL Center. Syracuse’s leading scorer is defenseman Cameron Gaunce (1-13-14 in 15 GP), who leads AHL blueliners, and is tied for fourth overall in the league, in assists, and is tied for the league lead in points among defensemen. Tickets for this and all 2019-20 Wolf Pack home games are on sale now at the Sunwave Gas & Power Ticket Office at the XL Center, on-line at hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499.  Tickets purchased in advance for kids 12 or younger start at just $10 each, and all tickets will have a $3 day-of-game increase. Broadcast – live with Bob Crawford on-line at hartfordwolfpack.com.  Video streaming at www.ahllive.com.  Friday, November 22 at the Rochester Americans (Buffalo) at the Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War Memorial, 7:05 PM This game concludes a two-game season series between the Wolf Pack and Amerks.  Rochester won the first battle, 3-2 in a shootout, October 13 in Hartford.  The two clubs split a four-game series last season, each winning twice on the other’s home ice. The Americans come into the week on a 5-0-0-1 run, and 7-1-1-1 in their last ten games.  On the season, Rochester is 10-3-1-2 for 23 points, tied with Toronto atop the North Division. Since returning from injury, Rochester defenseman Lawrence Pilut has 2-7-9 in 11 games, including a goal and three assists for four points in the last two. Broadcast – live on-line HERE. Video streaming at ahllive.com.  Saturday, November 23 at the Syracuse Crunch (Tampa Bay) at the War Memorial Arena, 7:00 PM This is the Wolf Pack’s lone trip of the year to Syracuse.  In their only visit last year, they dropped a 3-2 decision to the Crunch March 15. The Crunch have gone 5-2-1-0 in their first eight home games this season, and the Wolf Pack are 3-1-0-3 on the road. Broadcast – live on-line HERE.  Video streaming at 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: Monday, November 18, 5:00 PM, Governor William A. O’Neill State Armory, 360 Broad St., Hartford, CT Wolf Pack players Joey Keane and Patrick Newell join Sonar in delivering some of the toys donated in last Saturday’s “Teddy Bear Toss” to Operation ELF.  Operation ELF provides support to military families enduring the hardship of separation due to deployment. Recent Transactions: Lias Andersson – loaned by the New York Rangers to the Wolf Pack November 17. Tim Gettinger – recalled by the New York Rangers from the Wolf Pack November 17. Pack Tracks: Saturday, December 7, when the Wolf Pack host the Binghamton Devils at 7:30 PM, it’s “Star Wars Night” at the XL Center.  Fans can rub shoulders with their favorite Star Wars characters, and win some awesome Star Wars prizes, and the first 2,000 fans will receive a free Wolf Pack 2020 calendar, presented by Hartford Distributors. Each of the Wolf Pack’s Sunday and Wednesday home games will feature the Wolf Pack’s “Click It or Ticket Hat Trick Pack”.  The Hat Trick Pack includes two tickets, two sodas and a large popcorn, all for just $40.  After this Wednesday, the next Hat Trick Pack game is Wednesday, December 11, a 7:00 PM battle with the Binghamton Devils. In partnership with the Hartford Chamber of Commerce, the Wolf Pack this year will be offering “Suit to Sweater Wednesdays”, to wash away the mid-week work blues.  Any fan showing a company ID at the Sunwave Gas & Power Ticket office can purchase Blue-Level tickets to Wolf Pack Wednesday home games for only $15 each (limit two tickets per ID).  After this Wednesday, the Wolf Pack’s next Wednesday home date is December 11, when the Binghamton Devils invade the XL Center for a 7:00 PM game. Once again this season, fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs, and $2 draft beers and fountain sodas, at every Friday Wolf Pack home game, through the start of the second period, presented by Nomads Adventure Quest.  The Wolf Pack’s next Friday-night home outing is December 13, when they entertain the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in a 7:15 PM game. Wolf Pack home game tickets can be purchased at the Sunwave Gas & Power Ticket Office at the XL Center, on-line at hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499.  Tickets purchased in advance for kids 12 or younger start at just $10 each, and all tickets will have a $3 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 (860) 722-9425, or click here to request more info.  To visit the Wolf Pack on line, go to hartfordwolfpack.com. TRACK THE PACK ON-LINE AT HARTFORDWOLFPACK.COM Read the full article

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CHAMOIVICH: ROSTER CHANGES ANNOUNCED FOR 2019 AHL ALL-STAR CLASSIC

BY: Jason Chaimovich, AHL SPRINGFIELD, MA - The American Hockey League announced today several changes to the playing rosters for the 2019 Lexus AHL All-Star Classic presented by MGM Springfield, to be held this Sunday and Monday, January 27-28, in Springfield, Mass. Providence Bruins forward Jordan Szwarz has been added to the Atlantic Division roster; Belleville Senators defenseman Christian Wolanin and Cleveland Monsters forward Nathan Gerbe have been added to the North Division roster, and Bakersfield Condors forward Cooper Marody has been added to the Pacific Division roster for this weekend’s event. Providence’s Ryan Fitzgerald, Rochester’s Lawrence Pilut, Cleveland’s Zac Dalpe and Tucson’s Conor Garland will be unavailable for the event. Szwarz has scored a team-leading 14 goals for the Bruins this season; Wolanin has 18 points in 26 games with Belleville while also appearing in 12 NHL games with Ottawa; Gerbe has recorded 29 points in 37 games with the Monsters; and Marody ranks fourth among all AHL rookies with 32 points in 29 contests for the Condors. A limited number of tickets for the 2019 Lexus AHL All-Star Classic presented by MGM Springfield are still available at springfieldthunderbirds.com/allstar. Priced at $39, $49, $59 and $99, tickets include admission to both the Skills Competition on Sunday (7 p.m.) and the All-Star Challenge on Monday (7 p.m.). The event will be televised live on NHL Network in the United States and on Sportsnet ONE and Sportsnet NOW in Canada. The All-Star Classic also includes the AHL Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony, to be held Monday morning (11 a.m.) at MGM Springfield. The ceremony features the induction of John Anderson, Don Cherry, Murray Eaves and Brad Smyth as the AHL Hall of Fame Class of 2019 as well as a celebration of the careers of honorary All-Star Classic captains Shawn Thornton and Rob Murray. Read the full article