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PENGUINS WEEKLY Monday, November 5, 2007
RECENT ACTION: The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins climbed back to .500 this past weekend, posting a pair of shootout wins against the Toronto Marlies (3-2 on Friday) and the Norfolk Admirals (2-1 on Saturday). The wins raised the Penguins’ record to 5-5-0-0 on the season.
In Friday night’s action, Connor James and Kurtis McLean scored regulation goals for the Penguins, while goaltender Ty Conklin turned aside 33 shots during the first 65 minutes of play. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton netminder then stopped two of four Toronto skaters in the shootout, while McLean, Jeff Taffe, Kris Letang and Tim Brent all tallied for the Penguins.
Conklin was even better in the shootout one night later. After stopping 19 of 20 shots during regulation, the goalie snuffed seven of eight attempts to record his second win in as many nights. Alex Goligoski recorded the lone Pens’ goal in regulation, while Brent and Taffe scored in the shootout.
UPCOMING ACTION: The Penguins hit the road for their next four games, starting this Friday night, November 9, when they travel to Binghamton to take on the Senators. Game time is 7:05pm. This is the second meeting between the East Division rivals this season, after Binghamton posted a 4-2 win in Wilkes-Barre on October 27.
The following night, the Pens head to Massachusetts to take on the Springfield Falcons at 7:00pm. The game is the first meeting with the Falcons since Feb. 18, 2006, and the first Springfield became the AHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers. Several Oilers’ prospects who played in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton last season, including Jeff Deslauriers, Devan Dubnyk, Rob Schremp, Jean-Francois Jacques, Marc Pouliot, Patrick Thoresen, Tim Sestito and Tyler Spurgeon.
All Penguins games can be seen live via the B2 networks, and can be heard on 92.1 and 100.5 QFM, and via the Penguins website at www.wbspenguins.com.
PENGUINS NOVEMBER SCHEDULE:
DATE TIME OPPONENT PENS PROMO:
Nov. 9 7:05pm @ Binghamton
Nov. 10 7:00pm @ Springfield
Nov 15 11:05am @ Philadelphia
Nov. 17 7:00pm @ Albany
Nov. 18 5:05pm vs. BINGHAMTON Times Leader Team Photo
Nov. 21 7:05pm vs. WORCESTER
Nov. 23 7:05pm vs. BINGHAMTON
Nov. 24 7:05pm @ Binghamton
Nov. 25 5:00pm @ Hershey
Nov. 28 7:30pm @ Hamilton
Nov. 30 7:30pm @ Syracuse
PENGUINS POINTS OF INTEREST:
* The Penguins took part in two home shootouts over the weekend. They participated in 11 shootouts last season, but only one on home ice (Feb. 3 vs. Hamilton).
* The Pens’ shootout victory on Saturday against the Admirals moved Wilkes-Barre/Scranton above the .500 mark in such games. The Penguins are now 18-17 all-time in shootouts, and have a 7-5 record on home ice.
* The eight-round shootout on Saturday is tied for the second-longest in team history. There have been five
Penguins shootouts that have gone nine rounds:
Dec. 8, 2006 @ Hamilton (Hamilton 3-2 in shootout, 2-1 win)
Feb. 3, 2007 vs. Hamilton (Penguins 3-2 in shootout, 5-4 win)
Nov. 6, 2005 vs. Philadelphia (Penguins 3-2 in shootout, 5-4 win)
March 22, 2006 vs. Portland (Portland 3-2 in shootout, 2-1 win)
April 12, 2006 @ Syracuse (Syracuse 3-2 in shootout, 2-1 win)
* Jonathan Boutin became the second goaltender to face the Penguins in a shootout for two different teams. He was in net for the Springfield Falcons on Feb. 18, 2006, as the Falcons posted a 2-1 win. Jamie Storr (Springfield and Philadelphia) is the other netminder to participate in shootouts for two teams against the Penguins.
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The Pens have faced the Norfolk Admirals in shootouts five times overall, and are a perfect 5-0 in those games.
* The Pens’ win against the Admirals on Saturday was the 16th consecutive regular season home win over Norfolk. The last time the Admirals won a regular season game at the Wachovia Arena at Case Plaza was Feb. 14, 2004.
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Dennis Bonvie moved into sole possession of 10th place on the Penguins’ all-time games played list on Friday, appearing in his 240th game with the club. That broke a tie with Tomas Surovy, who appeared in 239 games between 2001 and 2005.
LEAGUE LEADERS:
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Ty Conklin is tied for sixth with five wins and tied for first in shootout wins with two.
* Jeff Taffe is tied for second overall with seven goals and tied for first overall with five power play goals.
* Ryan Stone is tied for 13th with 38 penalty minutes.
TEAM LEADERS:
Goals: Jeff Taffe - 7
Assists: Kris Letang - 5
Points: Jeff Taffe - 9
PIM: Ryan Stone - 38
Plus/Minus: Connor James and Alex Goligoski (plus-3)
Wins: Ty Conklin - 5
G.A.A.: Ty Conklin – 2.43
Save %: Ty Conklin - .913
UPCOMING PENGUINS PLAYER APPEARANCES:
Tuesday, Nov. 6 7:30-9:00pm The Woodlands (Coors Light Star Bar) Nathan Smith
Tuesday, Nov. 6 7:30-9:00pm The Chicken Coop (Coors Light Star Bar) Dennis Bonvie
Wednesday, Nov. 7 7:30-9:00pm Bo Brothers (Coors Light Star Bar) Ryan Lannon
Wednesday, Nov. 7 7:30-9:00pm Chacko’s Lounge (Coors Light Star Bar) Kurtis McLean
Wednesday, Nov. 7 7:30-9:00pm Arena Bar and Grill Ty Conklin
Thursday, Nov. 8 7:00-8:00pm Pens Report Radio Show – Grotto Pizza Tim Brent & Ben Lovejoy
Monday, Nov. 12 6:00-7:00pm Weis Market in Nanticoke Kris Letang
Monday, Nov. 12 6:00-7:00pm Odyssey Fitness Center Ryan Stone
Monday, Nov. 12 6:30-8:00pm Penguins Team Store (Mall Location) Jeff Taffe
SKILLS ON SCHEDULE: The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins Skills Competition, presented by Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep, will take place on Sunday, December 9 at 5:00pm at the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza.
The competition pits two teams of Penguins players against each other in competitions including the hardest shot, puck control relay, rapid fire, fastest skater, pass and score, accuracy shooting and breakaway relay. The event is run by JRP Group, the same organization which stages the NHL and AHL All-Star Skills Competitions.
Members of area youth hockey teams will be competing alongside their Penguins counterparts, and proceeds from the event will benefit the Penguins United Way Charity Fund, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and local youth hockey organizations.
Penguins season ticket holders can reserve their seats for the event for just $11.00 by contacting their Penguins Account Representatives.
Tickets for the general public are priced at $13.00, and will be available at the Wachovia Arena Box Office, through www.ticketmaster.com, and at all local TicketMaster outlets beginning November 24 at 10:00am.
A special pre-sale for the competition will take place during the Penguins home contests on November 21 and 23, only through the inside box office window at the Wachovia Arena.
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