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THE HARTFORD WOLF PACK ANNOUNCE 2022-23 LEADERSHIP GROUP

THE HARTFORD WOLF PACK ANNOUNCES 2022-23 LEADERSHIP GROUP HARTFORD, CT – The Hartford Wolf Pack, proud members of the American Hockey League, announced today their leadership group for the 2022-23 season. Forward Jonny Brodzinski will serve as captain of the Wolf Pack for the second consecutive season, while forwards Tanner Fritz and Turner Elson will serve as Alternate Captains. Brodzinski was named the 14th captain in Wolf Pack history on October 21st, 2021. In 36 games with the club during the 2021-22 season, Brodzinski scored 39 points (18 g, 21 a) and set a franchise record for scoring goals in nine consecutive games. He also skated in 22 NHL games with the New York Rangers, scoring a goal and an assist. The veteran of 250 career AHL games with the Wolf Pack, San Jose Barracuda, and Ontario Reign has scored 194 points (94 g, 100 a) during his time in the AHL. Fritz joined the Wolf Pack on September 15th, 2021, after spending the first six years of his career in the New York Islanders organization. In his first season with the Wolf Pack, Fritz appeared in 62 games and scored 36 points (13 g, 23 a). He wore an “A” with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers during the 2020-21 season. The veteran of 260 career AHL games with the Wolf Pack and Sound Tigers has scored 171 points (59 g, 112 a) during his time in the AHL. Elson inked a two-year contract with the New York Rangers on July 14th, 2022. He spent the last five seasons with the Grand Rapids Griffins, scoring a career-high 45 points (21 g, 24 a) a season ago in 73 games. Elson also skated in two games with the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings during the 2021-22 season. Elson wore the “A” for the Griffins in the last five seasons, an honor he also previously held with the Stockton Heat for one season (2015-16). The veteran of 469 career AHL games with the Abbotsford Heat, Adirondack Flames, Stockton Heat, San Antonio Rampage, and Griffins has scored 210 points (95 g, 115 a) during his time in the AHL. The Wolf Pack open the 2022-23 season this Friday night when they visit the Charlotte Checkers at 7:00 p.m. The club hosts its home opener on Saturday, October 22nd, at 7:00 p.m. when the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins come to town. To run with the Pack during the 2022-23 season, visit hartfordwolfpack.com/tickets for information on ticket packages and to purchase single-game tickets. About OVG360: OVG360, a division of Oak View Group, is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities. With a portfolio of more than 200 client partners spanning arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, cultural institutions, and state fairs around the globe, OVG360 provides services, resources, and expertise designed to elevate every aspect of business that matters to venue operators. Service-oriented and driven by social responsibility, OVG360 helps facilities drive value through excellence and innovation in food services, booking and content development, sustainable operations, public health, public safety, and more. ABOUT THE HARTFORD WOLF PACK: The Hartford Wolf Pack has been a premier franchise in the American Hockey League since the team’s inception in 1997. The Wolf Pack is the top player-development affiliate of the NHL's New York Rangers and plays at the XL Center. The Wolf Pack has been home to some of the Rangers' newest faces, including Igor Shesterkin, Filip Chytil, and Ryan Lindgren. Follow the Wolf Pack on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. HARTFORD WOLF PACK HOME Read the full article

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KEELEY / CRAWFORD: ELMER CALLED UP TO HARTFORD FOLLOWING HAT TRICK

Rangers move Elmer to AHL after big game BY: Michael Keeley, Maine Mariners PORTLAND, ME – November 10, 2019 – Just hours after being named first start of Saturday night’s Mariners win, forward Jake Elmer was recalled to the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers. Elmer registered his first professional hat trick last night, leading Maine to a 5-1 home win over the Adirondack Thunder. Elmer was the youngest players on the Mariners roster at just 20 years old. The Calgary, AB native signed with the Rangers in March, and skated in five games with Hartford at the end of 2018-19. He was assigned to the Mariners to begin the 2019-20 season. Coming out of the WHL, Elmer had a huge season for the Lethbridge Hurricanes in 2018-19, putting up 81 points in 68 regular season games, followed by six points in seven playoff contests. In his give game stint with the Wolf Pack, he continued his strong season, registering two goals and two assists. Despite a slow start to his ECHL career, Elmer picked up his first goal on October 23rd at Adirondack, and after his big night on Saturday, has four goals and two assists in eight games. Elmer is the fourth forward recalled to Hartford in the last three weeks, joining Ty Ronning, Lewis Zerter-Gossage, and Ryan Dmowski. The Mariners have three home games this week, beginning with, Gritty Does Portland on Monday at 7:00 PM. The famous Philadelphia Flyers mascot will make an appearance and the Military Appreciation theme will continue for Veteran’s Day, sponsored by Martin’s Point in partnership with Bath Iron Works. On Friday, November 15th, it’s Wes McCauley Appreciation Night, as the Mariners honor the South Portland NHL referee, who will sign autographs during the first intermission. Game time is 7:15 PM against the Brampton Beast. It’s also a 1-2-3 Friday with $1 Aquafina, $2 Pepsi products, and $3 Bud Lights through the start of the 2nd period. Saturday, November 16th is Hockey Fights Cancer against the Adirondack Thunder at 6:00 PM. It’s a Family Four Pack night as well and the first, 1,000 kids through the door will receive a Mariners pennant. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to MarinersOfMaine.com, call 833-GO-MAINE, or visit the Mariners front office at 94 Free St. in Portland. ___________________________

CRAWFORD: FORWARD JAKE ELMER REASSIGNED TO WOLF PACK Rookie has Four Goals and Six Points in Eight ECHL Games with Maine  BY: Bob Crawford, Hartford Wolf Pack  HARTFORD, November 10, 2019:  Hartford Wolf Pack general manager Chris Drury announced today that the parent New York Rangers have reassigned forward Jake Elmer to the Wolf Pack from its ECHL affiliate, the Maine Mariners. Elmer, a rookie out of Western Hockey League, has four goals and two assists for six points, plus eight penalty minutes, in eight games with the Mariners, including a hat trick in a 5-1 Maine win over Adirondack Saturday night at home.  The 6-1, 183-pound Elmer is tied for third on the Mariner club in goals and ranks fourth in points. Elmer skated in five games with the Wolf Pack in 2018-19, notching two goals and two assists for four points, plus four penalty minutes.  The 20-year-old Calgary, Alberta native scored a team-leading 39 goals and added 42 assists for 81 points in 68 games with the WHL’s Lethbridge Hurricanes last season, finishing third on the team in points.  That included a league-leading seven shorthanded goals. In 204 career WHL games over five seasons with the Hurricanes, Kootenay Ice and Regina Pats, Elmer totaled 64 goals and 70 assists for 134 points, as well as 117 penalty minutes.  He signed as a free agent with the Rangers March 15, 2019. The Wolf Pack finish a three-game weekend Sunday afternoon, visiting the Providence Bruins for a 3:05 PM game.  All of the action of that battle can be heard on-line at hartfordwolfpack.com.  Video streaming is available at ahllive.com. The next home game for the Wolf Pack is also against the Bruins, this Saturday night, November 16.  Face-off is 7:00 PM, and that is “Hockey Fights Cancer Night”.  The Wolf Pack will be teaming up with Hockey Fights Cancer to support those who are battling cancer, and their families.  Also, the first 2,000 fans will receive a free Wolf Pack lanyard, courtesy of CM Concessions. 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 on line, go to hartfordwolfpack.com. Read the full article

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RANGERS: DAN GIRARDI ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

BY: The New York Rangers NEW YORK, September 20, 2019 – National Hockey League defenseman Dan Girardi announced his retirement today after 13 seasons in the league. “I would like to thank all my coaches, family, friends and teammates for supporting me throughout my entire hockey career,” Girardi said. “I want to thank the New York Rangers for giving me a chance to fulfill my childhood dream of playing in the NHL. Throughout those 11 incredible years, I have made so many friends on and off the ice. I bled Ranger blue and gave it my all for my team, the city, and the Garden faithful. I also want to thank the Tampa Bay Lightning for helping me continue my career by giving me a chance to play for such an amazing organization, city and fan base. The last two years in Tampa Bay have been so much fun for me and my family. I will always fondly remember my time here. Finally, I want to thank my wife Pamela for always being there for me and holding down the fort and to Landon and Shaye for always being daddy’s number one fans. “I gave my all every single night and left it all out on the ice. Now it’s time for the next chapter of my life to begin and I couldn't be happier...and so is my body.” “On behalf of the entire Rangers organization, I want to congratulate Dan on an outstanding NHL career,” Rangers Senior Advisor to the Owner and Alternate Governor Glen Sather said. “Dan was the ultimate warrior. From the moment he joined the Rangers, he gave his heart and soul to his teammates, the organization, and the fans. Dan’s relentless effort and dedication to the Rangers was an inspiration to everyone. The accomplishments we achieved during Dan’s tenure with the Rangers – which included two Division Championships, a Presidents’ Trophy, and a Stanley Cup Final appearance in 2014 – would not have been possible without his immeasurable contributions. We wish Dan, his wife Pam, and their two children, Landon and Shaye, the best of luck as they begin their next chapter. They will always be a part of the Rangers family.” Girardi skated in 927 career NHL games with the Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning, registering 56 goals and 208 assists for 264 points, along with a plus-78 rating and 314 penalty minutes. Since the NHL began to track blocked shots consistently in 2005-06, Girardi has been credited with more blocked shots than any other NHL player (1,954). He helped his team advance to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in his 12 of his 13 seasons in the league, and he skated in 143 career Stanley Cup Playoff games. During his career, Girardi helped his team advance to the Eastern Conference Final in four different years, as well as the Stanley Cup Final in 2014. Over the last 13 seasons, only six NHL players skated in more playoff games than Girardi. In addition, Girardi’s ranks 30th all-time among NHL defensemen in playoff games played. Girardi skated in 788 games with the Rangers over 11 seasons (2006-07 – 2016-17), registering 46 goals and 184 assists for 230 points, along with a plus-54 rating and 275 penalty minutes. He ranks 10th on the Rangers’ all-time games played list among skaters. In addition, Girardi, who was signed by the Rangers as an undrafted free agent on July 1, 2006, appeared in more games with the Blueshirts than any other undrafted player in franchise history (among players who were eligible to be selected since the NHL Draft was implemented in 1963). The Welland, Ontario native helped the Rangers advance to the playoffs 10 times during his 11 seasons with the franchise (2006-07 – 2008-09; 2010-11 – 2016-17), and in those 10 playoff appearances, the Rangers advanced to the Eastern Conference Final three times and the Stanley Cup Final in 2014. In addition, Girardi helped the Rangers finish in first place in their division twice during the regular season (Atlantic Division – 2011-12; Metropolitan Division – 2014-15) and finish with the best record in the NHL during the regular season in 2014-15, as the Blueshirts established single-season franchise records with 53 wins and 113 points. Girardi represented the Rangers at the 2012 NHL All-Star Game and finished sixth in voting for the Norris Trophy as the NHL’s best defenseman in 2011-12. He led the league in blocked shots in 2010-11 and 2012-13, and he established career-highs in blocked shots (236), assists (27), and points (31) during the 2010-11 season. In addition, Girardi served as one of the Rangers’ alternate captains for six seasons (2011-12 – 2016-17). Girardi skated in 788 of 820 regular-season games the Rangers played from the time he made his NHL debut on Jan. 27, 2007 through the end of the 2016-17 regular season (96.1%), including 651 of 656 regular-season games the team played from Jan. 27, 2007 through the end of the 2014-15 regular season (99.2%). Girardi skated in at least 80 games in seven seasons in his career, and he played all 82 games of a season five times. Since the NHL implemented an 82-game schedule in 1995-96, Girardi and Brian Leetch are the only Rangers who have played all 82 games of a regular season in five different seasons. Girardi skated in 122 career playoff games with the Rangers, registering six goals and 27 assists for 33 points, along with 36 penalty minutes. He is the franchise’s all-time leader in playoff games played (among skaters) and only trails Henrik Lundqvist (128) in career playoff appearances by a Ranger. Girardi also holds the franchise record (among skaters) in consecutive playoff games, as he skated in 109 consecutive playoff games with the Rangers from his Stanley Cup Playoff debut in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against Atlanta in 2007 to Game 1 of the First Round against Pittsburgh in 2016. Girardi’s 27 career playoff assists and 33 career playoff points rank fifth among Rangers defensemen in franchise history. Girardi registered three game-winning goals during the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs, including one in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals vs. Ottawa on April 26, 2012, and his three game-winning goals were tied for the fourth-most any Ranger has recorded in one playoff year in franchise history. Girardi led the NHL in blocked shots (67) and led NHL defensemen in hits (80) during the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs while helping the Rangers advance to the Stanley Cup Final. During his tenure with the Rangers, Girardi received several team and league awards and nominations. He was the Rangers’ nominee twice for the Bill Masterton Trophy (2011-12 and 2016-17), which is awarded annually to the NHL player who “best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.” Girardi received the John Halligan Good Guy Award in 2012-13 for his cooperation with the media, and he was named the Rangers Fan Club Rookie of the Year in 2006-07. Read the full article

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RANGERS SIGN PAVEL BUCHNEVICH

BY: The New York Rangers New York, New York - The New York Rangers announced today that the team has agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward Pavel Buchnevich. Buchnevich, 24, skated in 64 games with the Rangers this past season, registering 21 goals and 17 assists for 38 points, along with 13 penalty minutes. He established career-highs in several categories in 2018-19, including goals, even-strength goals (14), power-play goals (seven), and average ice time (15:10). Buchnevich led the Rangers (min. 10 games played) in goals per 60 minutes of ice time during the past season (1.30), and he also ranked fourth among all Rangers in points per 60 minutes of ice time (2.35). Buchnevich tied for second on the Blueshirts in power-play goals, ranked third in goals, and ranked fourth in points in 2018-19, and 30 of his 38 points during the season were either a goal or the primary assist on a goal. He tallied a point in eight of his final 10 games of the season (five goals, four assists), and he posted a career-high seven-game point streak from Mar. 16, 2019 at Minnesota to Mar. 31, 2019 at Philadelphia. The 6-3, 196-pounder has skated in 179 career NHL games over three seasons (2016-17 - 2018-19), all with the Rangers, registering 43 goals and 58 assists for 101 points, along with 46 penalty minutes. Buchnevich has recorded the fourth-most goals and the fifth-most points by a Russian player in Rangers history. Among players who have skated in at least 80 games with the Rangers over the past two seasons (2017-18 and 2018-19), Buchnevich ranks second on the team in assists per 60 minutes of ice time (1.33) and ranks third in points per 60 minutes of ice time (2.33). He established career-highs in assists (29) and points (43) during the 2017-18 season. Buchnevich has skated in five career Stanley Cup Playoff games, and he has tallied one career assist in the playoffs. The Cherepovets, Russia native was selected by the Rangers in the third round, 75th overall, of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft. Read the full article

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CRAWFORD: WOLF PACK ANNOUNCE (LOTS OF) PLAYER TRANSACTIONS

*           *           *           * Alexandar Georgiev, Vinni Lettieri, Matt Beleskey, and Vince Pedrie Join Wolf Pack, Dustin Tokarski Recalled by Rangers BY: Bob Crawford, Hartford Wolf Pack  HARTFORD, December 3, 2018:  Hartford Wolf Pack general manager Chris Drury today announced the following changes to the Wolf Pack’s roster: Returned to the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers: Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev Forward Matt Beleskey Forward Vinni Lettieri Reassigned to the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers from Maine (ECHL): Defenseman Vince Pedrie Recalled from the Wolf Pack by the New York Rangers: Goaltender Dustin Tokarski The Wolf Pack’s next action is this Wednesday night, December 5, when they travel to Bridgeport to take on the Sound Tigers in a 7:00 PM game.  All of the play-by-play of that battle can be heard live on News Radio 1410 WPOP, and online at newsradio1410.com and iHeartRadio.  Video streaming is available at theahl.com/AHLTV. The Wolf Pack are back on home ice at the XL Center this Friday night, December 7, hosting the Charlotte Checkers.  Faceoff that night is 7:15, and that game features $1 hot dogs, and $2 beers and fountain sodas, through the start of the second period, presented by Nomad’s Adventure Quest. Tickets for all 2018-19 Wolf Pack home games are on sale now at the Agera Energy Ticket Office at the XL Center, online at hartfordwolfpack.com and by phone at (877) 522-8499.  Tickets purchased in advance for kids 12 or younger start at just $13 each, and all tickets will have a $3 day-of-game increase. Season ticket information for the Wolf Pack’s 2018-19 AHL season can be found online at hartfordwolfpack.com.  To speak with a representative about all of the Wolf Pack’s many attractive ticketing options, call (855) 762-6451, or click here to request more info. Read the full article

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KEELEY: NELL REASSIGNED TO GREENVILLE

Mariners goaltender reassigned BY: Michael Keeley, Maine Mariners PORTLAND, ME – November 21, 2018 – The New York Rangers, the NHL affiliate of the Mariners, reassigned goaltender Chris Nell to the ECHL’s Greenville Swamp Rabbits on Tuesday. The 24-year-old goalie appeared in 4 games for the Swamp Rabbits last season. Nell has made four starts for the Mariners this season, with a 1-3-0 record, a 3.53 GAA, and a .902 SV%. Nell gained the Mariners their first road win in franchise history when he stopped 33 of 36 shots on November 7th at Reading, a 4-2 Mariners win. In the same game, Nell made an impressive diving stick save that earned the #1 spot on the ECHL Plays of the Week. He was fantastic in his most recent start this past Friday, November 19th in a 3-0 loss at Brampton. Nell faced 46 shots, stopping 43. The Green Bay, WI native signed with the Rangers in March of 2017 after finishing his collegiate career at Bowling Green State University. He appeared in 4 games for AHL Hartford that spring, and 18 more last season with an 8-8-0 record and a 3.15 GAA. Nell also saw action with Adirondack and Kansas City in 2017-18 in addition to Greenville. Nell has 18 games of experience at the AHL level, all with the Hartford Wolf Pack. The Wisconsin native spent three seasons at Bowling Green State University and put forth outstanding numbers. He finished his college career with 84 appearances, a 41-28-10 record, a 2.07 goals-against average and a .922 save percentage. His sophomore season, where he posted a 1.91/.930 split, earned him WCHA First Team All-Star recognition. He played his junior hockey with the Chicago Steel, where he was drafted 6th overall in Phase II of the 2012 USHL Draft. The Mariners are home this Saturday, November 24th to host the Manchester Monarchs at 6:00 PM. It’s Teddy Bear Toss Night and the first 2,000 fans through the gate will receive a Mariners' winter beanie. Tickets can be purchased at MarinersOfMaine.com or by calling 207-775-3458. Read the full article