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Connecticut Whale 4, Hershey Bears 1
2012-02-05 04:17:00 By Brian Ring Hershey, PA, February 4, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale defeated the Hershey Bears, 4-1, Saturday night at the Giant Center to win their second straight game. Tommy Grant scored twice for the Whale and goaltender Chad Johnson made 39 saves in the victory. The win, coupled with Bridgeport?s loss to Manchester, moved the Whale back into a share of first place in the Northeast Division with 51 points. ?Johnson had a good game in net, we got a power-play goal, we got some secondary scoring with Tommy Grant getting two, there were a lot of things in our favor tonight,? said Whale head coach Gernander. The two teams played exactly 16 minutes of scoreless hockey before Grant gave the Whale a 1-0 lead in the opening period. Grant carried the puck down the left wing boards, snapping a shot that squeaked under the left arm of Bears? goaltender Dany Sabourin (17 saves). Grant?s goal, his fourth of the season, was assisted by Scott Tanski and Jared Nightingale. Hershey, however, wou...
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Connecticut Whale 4, Hershey Bears 1
2012-02-05 04:17:00 By Brian Ring Hershey, PA, February 4, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale defeated the Hershey Bears, 4-1, Saturday night at the Giant Center to win their second straight game. Tommy Grant scored twice for the Whale and goaltender Chad Johnson made 39 saves in the victory. The win, coupled with Bridgeport?s loss to Manchester, moved the Whale back into a share of first place in the Northeast Division with 51 points. ?Johnson had a good game in net, we got a power-play goal, we got some secondary scoring with Tommy Grant getting two, there were a lot of things in our favor tonight,? said Whale head coach Gernander. The two teams played exactly 16 minutes of scoreless hockey before Grant gave the Whale a 1-0 lead in the opening period. Grant carried the puck down the left wing boards, snapping a shot that squeaked under the left arm of Bears? goaltender Dany Sabourin (17 saves). Grant?s goal, his fourth of the season, was assisted by Scott Tanski and Jared Nightingale. Hershey, however, wou...
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Connecticut Whale 3, Albany Devils 2
2012-02-04 05:07:00 By Brian Ring Hartford, CT, February 3, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale defeated the Albany Devils, 3-2, Friday night at the XL Center in Hartford to snap an eleven-game winless streak. Kris Newbury, Jonathan Audy-Marchessault and Wojtek Wolski all scored for the Whale, while Mats Zuccarello and Brendan Bell added two assists apiece. ?It?s a good feeling in here right now, the guys are happy,? said Newbury. ?The good news is we get to get right back at it and try to have a good weekend.? Albany staked themselves to an early 1-0 lead, as Eric Gelinas? shot from the right point was ripped past Whale goaltender Chad Johnson (20 saves) just 1:39 into the opening period. Stephane Veilleux and Darcy Zajac each assisted on the goal. The Whale would strike back just over a minute later, as Newbury tied the game in his return to the lineup after missing the last two games due to injury. The puck hit off the end boards to the left of Albany goaltender Keith Kinkaid (21 saves) and out to a streak...
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Whale Loan Randy McNaught to ECHL Greenville
2012-02-03 01:17:00 HARTFORD, February 2, 2012: Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the Whale has loaned forward Randy McNaught to its ECHL affiliate, the Greenville Road Warriors. McNaught, who signed an AHL contract with the Whale January 23, dressed for one game with the Whale, this past Saturday?s 2-1 home loss to Springfield, after going scoreless with 24 penalty minutes in 12 games with the University of Calgary. McNaught was a seventh-round selection (190th overall) by the parent New York Rangers in the 2010 NHL Draft, out of the Western Hockey League. The Whale finish off a five-game homestand tomorrow night, Friday, February 3, when they take on the divisional-rival Albany Devils at the XL Center in a 7:00 PM game. Tickets to that contest, and all 2011-12 Whale home games, are on sale now at the Public Power Ticket Office at the XL Center, as well as on-line at www.ctwhale.com and through TicketMaster Charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000. Save ...
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Whale Loan Randy McNaught to ECHL Greenville
2012-02-03 01:17:00 HARTFORD, February 2, 2012: Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the Whale has loaned forward Randy McNaught to its ECHL affiliate, the Greenville Road Warriors. McNaught, who signed an AHL contract with the Whale January 23, dressed for one game with the Whale, this past Saturday?s 2-1 home loss to Springfield, after going scoreless with 24 penalty minutes in 12 games with the University of Calgary. McNaught was a seventh-round selection (190th overall) by the parent New York Rangers in the 2010 NHL Draft, out of the Western Hockey League. The Whale finish off a five-game homestand tomorrow night, Friday, February 3, when they take on the divisional-rival Albany Devils at the XL Center in a 7:00 PM game. Tickets to that contest, and all 2011-12 Whale home games, are on sale now at the Public Power Ticket Office at the XL Center, as well as on-line at www.ctwhale.com and through TicketMaster Charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000. Save ...
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Whale Release Aaron Voros from PTO
2012-02-03 01:11:00 HARTFORD, February 2, 2012: Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the Whale has released forward Aaron Voros from his Professional Tryout (PTO) agreement. Signed November 15, Voros skated in 23 games with the Whale, notching four goals and three assists for seven points while serving 23 minutes in penalties. The Whale finish off a five-game homestand tomorrow night, Friday, February 3, when they take on the divisional-rival Albany Devils at the XL Center in a 7:00 PM game. Tickets to that contest, and all 2011-12 Whale home games, are on sale now at the Public Power Ticket Office at the XL Center, as well as on-line at www.ctwhale.com and through TicketMaster Charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000. Save on your tickets, and get the best seats, with a ticket plan for the Whale?s 2011-12 AHL campaign, which are on sale now. For information on season seats and mini plans, visit www.ctwhale.com, or call the CT Whale ticket office at (860) 728-3366...
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Whale Release Aaron Voros from PTO
2012-02-03 01:11:00 HARTFORD, February 2, 2012: Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the Whale has released forward Aaron Voros from his Professional Tryout (PTO) agreement. Signed November 15, Voros skated in 23 games with the Whale, notching four goals and three assists for seven points while serving 23 minutes in penalties. The Whale finish off a five-game homestand tomorrow night, Friday, February 3, when they take on the divisional-rival Albany Devils at the XL Center in a 7:00 PM game. Tickets to that contest, and all 2011-12 Whale home games, are on sale now at the Public Power Ticket Office at the XL Center, as well as on-line at www.ctwhale.com and through TicketMaster Charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000. Save on your tickets, and get the best seats, with a ticket plan for the Whale?s 2011-12 AHL campaign, which are on sale now. For information on season seats and mini plans, visit www.ctwhale.com, or call the CT Whale ticket office at (860) 728-3366...
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Springfield Falcons 2, Connecticut Whale 1
2012-01-29 05:08:00 By Brian Ring Hartford, CT, January 28, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale were defeated by the Springfield Falcons, 2-1, Saturday night before a season-high crowd of 11,181 at the XL Center in Hartford. Maksim Mayorov scored the game-winning goal for Springfield in a low-scoring affair, with Mats Zuccarello tallying the only score for Connecticut. The defeat sent the Whale to their eleventh straight loss since 2012 began (0-6-3-2). ?We make a mistake there late, an odd man rush and we pay the price for it,? said Whale head coach Ken Gernander. ?Our margin of error isn?t one where we can afford a lot of mistakes.? Springfield opened up a 1-0 lead with three minutes remaining in the first period, as Tim Spencer deflected Theo Ruth?s shot from the point past Whale goaltender Cam Talbot (27 saves). Tomas Kubalik received the secondary assist on the goal, the only scoring play of the opening frame. The Falcons outshot the Whale, 8-7, in the first despite the Whale being afforded three power-p...
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Springfield Falcons 2, Connecticut Whale 1
2012-01-29 05:08:00 By Brian Ring Hartford, CT, January 28, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale were defeated by the Springfield Falcons, 2-1, Saturday night before a season-high crowd of 11,181 at the XL Center in Hartford. Maksim Mayorov scored the game-winning goal for Springfield in a low-scoring affair, with Mats Zuccarello tallying the only score for Connecticut. The defeat sent the Whale to their eleventh straight loss since 2012 began (0-6-3-2). ?We make a mistake there late, an odd man rush and we pay the price for it,? said Whale head coach Ken Gernander. ?Our margin of error isn?t one where we can afford a lot of mistakes.? Springfield opened up a 1-0 lead with three minutes remaining in the first period, as Tim Spencer deflected Theo Ruth?s shot from the point past Whale goaltender Cam Talbot (27 saves). Tomas Kubalik received the secondary assist on the goal, the only scoring play of the opening frame. The Falcons outshot the Whale, 8-7, in the first despite the Whale being afforded three power-p...
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 3, Connecticut Whale 2 (OT)
2012-01-28 04:51:00 By Brian Ring Hartford, CT, January 27, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale were defeated by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, 3-2 in overtime, Friday night before 4,163 at the XL Center in Hartford. Ex-Whale Jason Williams scored the overtime game-winner for the Penguins, while Whale goaltender Chad Johnson made 37 saves to keep the Whale in the game. Jonathan Audy-Marchessault and Sean Avery both scored for Connecticut. ?Penalties, penalties, it?s all about discipline,? said Whale forward Kelsey Tessier. ?Discipline is the key. We had the game in the pocket.? The Penguins opened the scoring on the power-play, as Ryan Craig had an easy put-in score to give Wilkes-Barre/Scranton a 1-0 lead at 8:16 of the first period. Craig received a pass from Eric Tangradi at the far post of Whale goaltender Chad Johnson, with the secondary assist going to Bryan Lerg. Sean Avery would tie the game up for the Whale 3:28 into the second period, tallying his second goal of the season for Connecticut. Aver...
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Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 3, Connecticut Whale 2 (OT)
2012-01-28 04:51:00 By Brian Ring Hartford, CT, January 27, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale were defeated by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, 3-2 in overtime, Friday night before 4,163 at the XL Center in Hartford. Ex-Whale Jason Williams scored the overtime game-winner for the Penguins, while Whale goaltender Chad Johnson made 37 saves to keep the Whale in the game. Jonathan Audy-Marchessault and Sean Avery both scored for Connecticut. ?Penalties, penalties, it?s all about discipline,? said Whale forward Kelsey Tessier. ?Discipline is the key. We had the game in the pocket.? The Penguins opened the scoring on the power-play, as Ryan Craig had an easy put-in score to give Wilkes-Barre/Scranton a 1-0 lead at 8:16 of the first period. Craig received a pass from Eric Tangradi at the far post of Whale goaltender Chad Johnson, with the secondary assist going to Bryan Lerg. Sean Avery would tie the game up for the Whale 3:28 into the second period, tallying his second goal of the season for Connecticut. Aver...
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Whale Announce New Benefits for Season Seat Purchasers
2012-01-28 03:50:00 HARTFORD, January 27, 2012: Whalers Sports & Entertainment president and COO Howard Baldwin, Jr. today announced two new benefits for Connecticut Whale full season-ticket purchasers. Season seat-holders who reserve their full-season 2012-13 Whale tickets by April 15 will receive access for four people to the luxurious CT Whale Director?s Suite at the XL Center, for one Whale 2012-13 home game. This allows the opportunity to watch the game alongside Whale executive personnel and special guests, and to enjoy all of the high-end amenities of the Director?s Suite. Additionally, all Whale full-season 2012-13 subscribers who purchase by April 15 will receive a custom-made, high-quality season ticket-holder jersey fleece sweatshirt. The jersey fleece sweatshirt will be exclusive to Whale full-season ticket-holders, and will feature a ?Season Ticket Holder 2012-13? patch that designates it as a unique item. ?We are always looking for ways to make Whale season seats an ...
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Whale Announce New Benefits for Season Seat Purchasers
2012-01-28 03:50:00 HARTFORD, January 27, 2012: Whalers Sports & Entertainment president and COO Howard Baldwin, Jr. today announced two new benefits for Connecticut Whale full season-ticket purchasers. Season seat-holders who reserve their full-season 2012-13 Whale tickets by April 15 will receive access for four people to the luxurious CT Whale Director?s Suite at the XL Center, for one Whale 2012-13 home game. This allows the opportunity to watch the game alongside Whale executive personnel and special guests, and to enjoy all of the high-end amenities of the Director?s Suite. Additionally, all Whale full-season 2012-13 subscribers who purchase by April 15 will receive a custom-made, high-quality season ticket-holder jersey fleece sweatshirt. The jersey fleece sweatshirt will be exclusive to Whale full-season ticket-holders, and will feature a ?Season Ticket Holder 2012-13? patch that designates it as a unique item. ?We are always looking for ways to make Whale season seats an ...
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Zuccarello Hopes to Help Steer Whale out of Skid
2012-01-26 23:47:00 By Bruce Berlet After a 5-3 victory over the Springfield Falcons on Dec. 31, the Connecticut Whale (19-15-3-5) had a six-point lead over the Adirondack Phantoms in the AHL?s Northeast Division and were within two points of the Eastern Conference?s top spot. But entering a game at the XL Center on Friday night against the surging Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, the Whale is on a nine-game winless streak (0-5-1-3). Despite the slump, the Whale still has a nine-game points streak (5-0-1-3) at home since a 5-3 loss to the Hershey Bears on Dec. 9 and a one-point lead over the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, who had an eight-game winning streak ended in a 4-3 shootout loss to the visiting Atlantic Division-leading St. John?s IceCaps on Wednesday night. The Whale is two points ahead of Adirondack, which hosts Bridgeport on Friday night, and Albany, which is at Binghamton. No one has been more frustrated during the recent tough times than wing Mats Zuccarello, who has missed the last four games an...
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Rangers Recall Chad Johnson from Whale
2012-01-24 22:41:00 New York, January 24, 2012 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that goaltender Chad Johnson has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL) on an emergency basis. Johnson, 25, has posted a 10-8-5 mark with a 2.64 goals against average, .910 save percentage and one shutout in 25 appearances with Connecticut this season. He leads the Whale in wins, goals against average and save percentage. Johnson recorded wins in five consecutive decisions from November 18 vs. Bridgeport to December 3 at Springfield, posting a 5-0-0 mark with a 1.92 goals against average and .932 save percentage in six games. He also registered a 41-save shutout, stopping three of five shootout attempts, in Connecticut?s season opener, a 1-0 shootout win on October 9 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The Calgary, Alberta native was acquired by the Rangers from Pittsburgh on June 27, 2009, in exchange for a fifth round pick in the 200...
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Rangers Recall Chad Johnson from Whale
2012-01-24 22:41:00 New York, January 24, 2012 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that goaltender Chad Johnson has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL) on an emergency basis. Johnson, 25, has posted a 10-8-5 mark with a 2.64 goals against average, .910 save percentage and one shutout in 25 appearances with Connecticut this season. He leads the Whale in wins, goals against average and save percentage. Johnson recorded wins in five consecutive decisions from November 18 vs. Bridgeport to December 3 at Springfield, posting a 5-0-0 mark with a 1.92 goals against average and .932 save percentage in six games. He also registered a 41-save shutout, stopping three of five shootout attempts, in Connecticut?s season opener, a 1-0 shootout win on October 9 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The Calgary, Alberta native was acquired by the Rangers from Pittsburgh on June 27, 2009, in exchange for a fifth round pick in the 200...
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Whale Sign Forward Randy McNaught
2012-01-24 00:56:00 HARTFORD, January 23, 2012: Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the Whale has signed forward Randy McNaught to an American Hockey League contract. McNaught, a 6-5, 221-pound native of Nanaimo, B.C., comes to the Whale from the University of Calgary, where he was scoreless with 24 penalty minutes in 12 games this season. Last year McNaught, 21, was with the Western Hockey League?s Vancouver Giants, but his season was limited to eight games by injury. In those eight contests, McNaught had a goal and an assist for two points, along with 27 PIM. A seventh-round (190th overall) selection by the parent New York Rangers in the 2010 NHL Draft, McNaught suited up for 154 total contests in a four-year WHL career with the Chilliwack Bruins, Saskatoon Blades and the Giants. His career stats include 15 goals and 12 assists for 27 points, and 321 penalty minutes. The Whale return to action this Friday night, January 27, as they host the W...
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Norfolk Admirals 5, Connecticut Whale 4 (SO)
2012-01-22 05:17:00 By Brian Ring Hartford, CT, January 21, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale were defeated by the Norfolk Admirals, 5-4 in a shootout, Saturday night at the XL Center before a crowd of 5,557. Scott Tanski scored twice for the Whale and Kelsey Tessier added two assists, but it would not be enough to surpass the Admirals. The Admirals scored twice in the third period and the Whale once to send the game to overtime tied at four. Richard Panik would score the shootout winner for Norfolk, also picking up one assist in the contest, and Carter Ashton had a goal and an assist for the Admirals. ?We had a good lead in the first, they got one back in the second,? said Whale head coach Ken Gernander. ?We put the emphasis on finishing the game strong, not sitting back. We were unable to maintain that third-period lead.? The Admirals had taken a quick lead just 39 seconds into the game, when Tyler Johnson?s shot from the right circle seemed to fool Whale goaltender Chad Johnson (30 saves), deflecting off...
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St. John's IceCaps 2, Connecticut Whale 1 (OT)
2012-01-21 04:03:00 By Brian Ring Hartford, CT, January 20, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale were defeated in overtime, 2-1, by the St. John?s IceCaps Friday night at the XL Center. Jason Jaffray recorded the game-winning goal for St. John?s just 16 seconds into overtime on a tough deflection. Erik Christensen tallied the lone goal for the Whale in the contest. ?We got better as the game went on, it was important to get a point,? said Whale head coach Ken Gernander. ?It was a much needed point at this juncture.? The IceCaps got on the board first, as Riley Holzapfel cashed in on the third St. John?s power-play of the opening period. Holzapfel would stuff defenseman Paul Postma?s rebound past Whale goaltender Cam Talbot (35 saves) with 2:29 remaining in the frame. Spencer Machacek also assisted on the goal, registering his team-leading 29th point (10-19-29). Neither team would score in the second period, despite each side receiving a pair of power-play opportunities. St. John?s goaltender Edward Pasquale (2...
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Portland Pirates 4, Connecticut Whale 2
2012-01-19 04:03:00 Portland, ME, January 18, 2012 ? The Connecticut Whale?s losing streak stretched to seven games Wednesday night, as they lost a 4-2 decision to the Portland Pirates at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Connecticut (19-15-2-4, 44 pts.) did maintain first place in the Northeast Division despite the loss, remaining two points ahead of the Albany Devils, who lost 5-4 at home to the Norfolk Admirals. Four different Pirates scored in the victory for Portland, Andy Miele had two assists, and Justin Pogge made 22 saves. Erik Christensen and Scott Tanski scored the Whale goals, and Kris Newbury assisted on both. The Whale appeared to get a break only 1:51 into the first period when Alexandre Bolduc, playing his first game of the season after missing Portland?s first 39 games due to injury, got a four-minute butt-ending penalty. Not only did Connecticut not score on the long man-advantage, but they gave up a freak shorthanded goal at 5:23. Whale starting goaltender Chad Johnson ...
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Portland Pirates 4, Connecticut Whale 2
2012-01-19 04:03:00 Portland, ME, January 18, 2012 ? The Connecticut Whale?s losing streak stretched to seven games Wednesday night, as they lost a 4-2 decision to the Portland Pirates at the Cumberland County Civic Center. Connecticut (19-15-2-4, 44 pts.) did maintain first place in the Northeast Division despite the loss, remaining two points ahead of the Albany Devils, who lost 5-4 at home to the Norfolk Admirals. Four different Pirates scored in the victory for Portland, Andy Miele had two assists, and Justin Pogge made 22 saves. Erik Christensen and Scott Tanski scored the Whale goals, and Kris Newbury assisted on both. The Whale appeared to get a break only 1:51 into the first period when Alexandre Bolduc, playing his first game of the season after missing Portland?s first 39 games due to injury, got a four-minute butt-ending penalty. Not only did Connecticut not score on the long man-advantage, but they gave up a freak shorthanded goal at 5:23. Whale starting goaltender Chad Johnson ...
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Rangers Return Newbury to Whale
2012-01-16 21:23:00 New York, January 16, 2012 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Kris Newbury has been assigned to the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL). Newbury, 29, was credited with two hits and won 2-3 faceoffs (67%) in 6:19 of ice time last night at Montreal, following his recall from Connecticut earlier in the day. He returns to Connecticut where he has registered 15 goals and 21 assists for 36 points, along with 80 penalty minutes in 30 games this season. He led Connecticut in goals, points and shots on goal (108), was tied for the team lead in assists and penalty minutes, and was tied for third in power play goals (four) at the time of his recall. He was also tied for ninth in the AHL in points, and was tied for 14th in the league in goals and assists. Newbury posted a season-high, eight-game point streak from December 16 vs. Bridgeport to January 2 at Portland, registering 17 points (five goals...
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Rangers Return Newbury to Whale
2012-01-16 21:23:00 New York, January 16, 2012 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Kris Newbury has been assigned to the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL). Newbury, 29, was credited with two hits and won 2-3 faceoffs (67%) in 6:19 of ice time last night at Montreal, following his recall from Connecticut earlier in the day. He returns to Connecticut where he has registered 15 goals and 21 assists for 36 points, along with 80 penalty minutes in 30 games this season. He led Connecticut in goals, points and shots on goal (108), was tied for the team lead in assists and penalty minutes, and was tied for third in power play goals (four) at the time of his recall. He was also tied for ninth in the AHL in points, and was tied for 14th in the league in goals and assists. Newbury posted a season-high, eight-game point streak from December 16 vs. Bridgeport to January 2 at Portland, registering 17 points (five goals...
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Rangers Recall Newbury from Whale
2012-01-15 23:30:00 New York, January 15, 2012 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Kris Newbury has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL). Newbury, 29, has registered 15 goals and 21 assists for 36 points, along with 80 penalty minutes in 30 games this season. He leads Connecticut in goals, points and shots on goal (108), is tied for the team lead in assists and penalty minutes, and is tied for third in power play goals (four). He is also tied for ninth in the AHL in points, and is tied for 14th in the league in goals and assists. Newbury posted a season-high, eight-game point streak from December 16 vs. Bridgeport to January 2 at Portland, registering 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) over the span. He began the season with a hat trick in the season opener on October 8 at Adirondack. Newbury skated in six games with the Rangers earlier this season, making his season debut with t...
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Rangers Recall Newbury from Whale
2012-01-15 23:30:00 New York, January 15, 2012 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Kris Newbury has been recalled from the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL). Newbury, 29, has registered 15 goals and 21 assists for 36 points, along with 80 penalty minutes in 30 games this season. He leads Connecticut in goals, points and shots on goal (108), is tied for the team lead in assists and penalty minutes, and is tied for third in power play goals (four). He is also tied for ninth in the AHL in points, and is tied for 14th in the league in goals and assists. Newbury posted a season-high, eight-game point streak from December 16 vs. Bridgeport to January 2 at Portland, registering 17 points (five goals, 12 assists) over the span. He began the season with a hat trick in the season opener on October 8 at Adirondack. Newbury skated in six games with the Rangers earlier this season, making his season debut with t...
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Norfolk Admirals 4, Connecticut Whale 2
2012-01-15 05:29:00 By Brian Ring Norfolk, VA, January 14, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale were defeated by the Norfolk Admirals, 4-2, Saturday night at the Norfolk Scope before a crowd of 7,227. Richard Panik scored twice and Matt Fornataro tallied the game-winner for Norfolk, while Aaron Voros and Kelsey Tessier accounted for the pair of Whale goals. The loss extended the Whale?s current skid to six-straight games (0-4-1-1). ?A coverage mistake, a turnover where we didn?t support anyone on the rink, all leaving the zone,? said Whale head coach Ken Gernander of breakdowns that cost the Whale. ?Some big penalties to some key people really took the flow out of things.? Panik accounted for the only scoring of the first period, as he received a pass from Evan Oberg in the high slot and fired a shot past sprawling Whale goaltender Cam Talbot (34 saves) 13:45 into the frame. Tyler Johnson also picked up an assist on the score. Panik would score again to increase the Admirals? lead to 2-0 10:20 into the second ...
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Norfolk Admirals 4, Connecticut Whale 2
2012-01-15 05:29:00 By Brian Ring Norfolk, VA, January 14, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale were defeated by the Norfolk Admirals, 4-2, Saturday night at the Norfolk Scope before a crowd of 7,227. Richard Panik scored twice and Matt Fornataro tallied the game-winner for Norfolk, while Aaron Voros and Kelsey Tessier accounted for the pair of Whale goals. The loss extended the Whale?s current skid to six-straight games (0-4-1-1). ?A coverage mistake, a turnover where we didn?t support anyone on the rink, all leaving the zone,? said Whale head coach Ken Gernander of breakdowns that cost the Whale. ?Some big penalties to some key people really took the flow out of things.? Panik accounted for the only scoring of the first period, as he received a pass from Evan Oberg in the high slot and fired a shot past sprawling Whale goaltender Cam Talbot (34 saves) 13:45 into the frame. Tyler Johnson also picked up an assist on the score. Panik would score again to increase the Admirals? lead to 2-0 10:20 into the second ...
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Norfolk Admirals 3, Connecticut Whale 1
2012-01-14 04:55:00 By Brian Ring Norfolk, VA ? The Connecticut Whale were defeated by the Norfolk Admirals, 3-1, Friday night at the Norfolk Scope in Virginia before a crowd of 4,598. League-leading goal scorer Cory Conacher earned the game-winning goal for Norfolk and Mark Barberio assisted on two of the Admirals? goals. Aaron Voros collected the lone goal of the game for Connecticut, coming midway through the third period. ?Early we had some penalties, we didn?t forecheck the way we did in the third period,? said Whale head coach Ken Gernander. ?We were a little better on the forecheck (in the third), a little more aggressive on the walls and as far as putting pucks to the net.? The Admirals struck first, as Mike Kostka scored for the Admirals on the power-play at 11:51 of the opening period. Michel Ouellet and Barberio both assisted on Kostka?s score, which came on the first of three straight power-plays afforded to Norfolk in the first period. Whale goaltender Chad Johnson (31 saves) made a qualit...
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Norfolk Admirals 3, Connecticut Whale 1
2012-01-14 04:55:00 By Brian Ring Norfolk, VA ? The Connecticut Whale were defeated by the Norfolk Admirals, 3-1, Friday night at the Norfolk Scope in Virginia before a crowd of 4,598. League-leading goal scorer Cory Conacher earned the game-winning goal for Norfolk and Mark Barberio assisted on two of the Admirals? goals. Aaron Voros collected the lone goal of the game for Connecticut, coming midway through the third period. ?Early we had some penalties, we didn?t forecheck the way we did in the third period,? said Whale head coach Ken Gernander. ?We were a little better on the forecheck (in the third), a little more aggressive on the walls and as far as putting pucks to the net.? The Admirals struck first, as Mike Kostka scored for the Admirals on the power-play at 11:51 of the opening period. Michel Ouellet and Barberio both assisted on Kostka?s score, which came on the first of three straight power-plays afforded to Norfolk in the first period. Whale goaltender Chad Johnson (31 saves) made a qualit...
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Whale Mid-Season Report
2012-01-12 20:46:00 By Bruce Berlet After being among the AHL?s elite for most of the season, the Connecticut Whale looks to smooth their first speed bump as the midpoint of the season arrives Friday night in Norfolk, Va. The Whale?s four-game winless streak (0-2-1-1) is their longest of the franchise?s 15th season, but they still have a five-point lead over Albany in the Northeast Division despite the loss of their two leading scorers, center John Mitchell and rookie left wing Carl Hagelin, to the parent New York Rangers and injuries to veteran defenseman Wade Redden and skilled wing Mats Zuccarello, named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team last week after playing in only 18 games. ?For the most part, we played some pretty good hockey until last week,? said veteran center Kris Newbury, now the Whale?s leading scorer (15 goals, 21 assists) despite missing five games while on recall to the Rangers and four games because of a suspension. ?Our special teams have been good (power play is tied for thir...
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Whale Mid-Season Report
2012-01-12 20:46:00 By Bruce Berlet After being among the AHL?s elite for most of the season, the Connecticut Whale looks to smooth their first speed bump as the midpoint of the season arrives Friday night in Norfolk, Va. The Whale?s four-game winless streak (0-2-1-1) is their longest of the franchise?s 15th season, but they still have a five-point lead over Albany in the Northeast Division despite the loss of their two leading scorers, center John Mitchell and rookie left wing Carl Hagelin, to the parent New York Rangers and injuries to veteran defenseman Wade Redden and skilled wing Mats Zuccarello, named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team last week after playing in only 18 games. ?For the most part, we played some pretty good hockey until last week,? said veteran center Kris Newbury, now the Whale?s leading scorer (15 goals, 21 assists) despite missing five games while on recall to the Rangers and four games because of a suspension. ?Our special teams have been good (power play is tied for thir...
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Veteran Christensen Joins Whale
2012-01-12 03:09:00 By Bruce Berlet The Connecticut Whale added a new player to their roster Wednesday, center Erik Christensen. And they could have a second new player, wing Wojtek Wolski, in the near future. Christensen agreed to a two-week conditioning assignment request by the New York Rangers. He has one goal and four assists in 20 games with the Blueshirts. Christensen, 28, told the New York media that it was ?never a question of saying ?no,? it was ?yes? all the way.? ?I spoke to my agent, and we decided this was the best thing for me,? Christensen said. ?I haven?t played a lot. I really love hockey. I mean that?s why I play the game. That?s more the point, I just want to play hockey. I understand there are things I need to work on, but I just want to be on the ice. I?m excited to get some games again. This will give me the chance to go and play. Plus, it will keep me prepared in case something happens and I need to go back in the lineup.? Coach John Tortorella said Christensen came to a q...
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Veteran Christensen Joins Whale
2012-01-12 03:09:00 By Bruce Berlet The Connecticut Whale added a new player to their roster Wednesday, center Erik Christensen. And they could have a second new player, wing Wojtek Wolski, in the near future. Christensen agreed to a two-week conditioning assignment request by the New York Rangers. He has one goal and four assists in 20 games with the Blueshirts. Christensen, 28, told the New York media that it was ?never a question of saying ?no,? it was ?yes? all the way.? ?I spoke to my agent, and we decided this was the best thing for me,? Christensen said. ?I haven?t played a lot. I really love hockey. I mean that?s why I play the game. That?s more the point, I just want to play hockey. I understand there are things I need to work on, but I just want to be on the ice. I?m excited to get some games again. This will give me the chance to go and play. Plus, it will keep me prepared in case something happens and I need to go back in the lineup.? Coach John Tortorella said Christensen came to a q...
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Rangers Assign Erik Christensen to Whale on Conditioning Stint
2012-01-12 02:58:00 New York, January 11, 2011 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Erik Christensen has been assigned to the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL) on a conditioning stint. Christensen, 28, has registered one goal and four assists for five points in 20 games this season. He recorded four points (one goal, three assists) in a three-game span from October 31 vs. San Jose to November 5 vs. Montreal. Christensen is tied for third in the NHL all-time in shootout game-deciding goals (11), ranks ninth in shootout goals (24) and ranks fifth in shootout shooting percentage (52.2%) among active skaters with at least 10 shootout attempts. He has not dressed in 20 games this season, including each of the last 10 contests. His last appearance was on December 17 at Phoenix. The Edmonton, Alberta native was acquired by the Rangers on December 2, 2009, claiming him off waivers from Anaheim. He was origina...
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Rangers Assign Erik Christensen to Whale on Conditioning Stint
2012-01-12 02:58:00 New York, January 11, 2011 ? New York Rangers President and General Manager Glen Sather announced today that forward Erik Christensen has been assigned to the Connecticut Whale of the American Hockey League (AHL) on a conditioning stint. Christensen, 28, has registered one goal and four assists for five points in 20 games this season. He recorded four points (one goal, three assists) in a three-game span from October 31 vs. San Jose to November 5 vs. Montreal. Christensen is tied for third in the NHL all-time in shootout game-deciding goals (11), ranks ninth in shootout goals (24) and ranks fifth in shootout shooting percentage (52.2%) among active skaters with at least 10 shootout attempts. He has not dressed in 20 games this season, including each of the last 10 contests. His last appearance was on December 17 at Phoenix. The Edmonton, Alberta native was acquired by the Rangers on December 2, 2009, claiming him off waivers from Anaheim. He was origina...
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Springfield Falcons 4, Connecticut Whale 2
2012-01-09 02:38:00 By Brian Ring Springfield, MA, January 8, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale were defeated by the Springfield Falcons, 4-2, Sunday afternoon at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. Cam Atkinson scored twice for the Falcons, who beat the Whale for the first time in regulation this season and for the second consecutive night. Andre Deveaux and Jonathan Audy-Marchessault both tallied a goal and an assist for Connecticut, who fell in their fourth straight overall (0-2-1-1). ?We?re going to have to find ways to spread out the scoring,? said Whale head coach Ken Gernander. ?We?ve had some opportunities here in the first half to close out games in which we had a lead and failed to do so, those are points in the standings, so I think in the second half it?s going to be important for us to do that, to make more of those opportunities.? The Whale broke through 12:48 into the first period on the power-play, as Deveaux fired his 11th goal of the season past Springfield goaltender Manny Legace (26 sa...
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Springfield Falcons 4, Connecticut Whale 2
2012-01-09 02:38:00 By Brian Ring Springfield, MA, January 8, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale were defeated by the Springfield Falcons, 4-2, Sunday afternoon at the MassMutual Center in Springfield. Cam Atkinson scored twice for the Falcons, who beat the Whale for the first time in regulation this season and for the second consecutive night. Andre Deveaux and Jonathan Audy-Marchessault both tallied a goal and an assist for Connecticut, who fell in their fourth straight overall (0-2-1-1). ?We?re going to have to find ways to spread out the scoring,? said Whale head coach Ken Gernander. ?We?ve had some opportunities here in the first half to close out games in which we had a lead and failed to do so, those are points in the standings, so I think in the second half it?s going to be important for us to do that, to make more of those opportunities.? The Whale broke through 12:48 into the first period on the power-play, as Deveaux fired his 11th goal of the season past Springfield goaltender Manny Legace (26 sa...
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Springfield Falcons 5, Connecticut Whale 4 (SO)
2012-01-08 05:12:00 By Brian Ring Hartford, CT, January 7, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale were defeated, 5-4, by the Springfield Falcons in a shootout before a crowd of 7,159 at the XL Center Saturday night in Hartford. Matt Calvert had a goal and an assist for Springfield and then registered the shootout winner. Kris Newbury (2-1-3) and Jonathan Audy-Marchessault (1-2-3) both had three points for the Whale, who lost their third straight game (0-1-1-1). Connecticut had a 4-2 lead midway through the third period, but two late Springfield goals would knot the game and force the extra session. ?It?s a 60-minute game and you aren?t afforded any mistakes at any point in time,? said Whale head coach Ken Gernander. ?It?s an opportunity for the other team to capitalize.? The Whale took the first lead of the game at 4:19 of the first on the power-play, as Newbury shot an Audy-Marchessault rebound past Springfield goaltender Mark Dekanich (34 saves). Audy-Marchessault?s shot kicked out to Newbury in the left circl...
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Springfield Falcons 5, Connecticut Whale 4 (SO)
2012-01-08 05:12:00 By Brian Ring Hartford, CT, January 7, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale were defeated, 5-4, by the Springfield Falcons in a shootout before a crowd of 7,159 at the XL Center Saturday night in Hartford. Matt Calvert had a goal and an assist for Springfield and then registered the shootout winner. Kris Newbury (2-1-3) and Jonathan Audy-Marchessault (1-2-3) both had three points for the Whale, who lost their third straight game (0-1-1-1). Connecticut had a 4-2 lead midway through the third period, but two late Springfield goals would knot the game and force the extra session. ?It?s a 60-minute game and you aren?t afforded any mistakes at any point in time,? said Whale head coach Ken Gernander. ?It?s an opportunity for the other team to capitalize.? The Whale took the first lead of the game at 4:19 of the first on the power-play, as Newbury shot an Audy-Marchessault rebound past Springfield goaltender Mark Dekanich (34 saves). Audy-Marchessault?s shot kicked out to Newbury in the left circl...
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"Trading Card Weekend" at Whale Home Games January 27 and 28
2012-01-07 05:50:00 HARTFORD, January 6, 2012: Whalers Sports & Entertainment announced today that Connecticut Whale fans can pick up some collectible goodies at Whale home games January 27 and January 28, which will be ?Trading Card Weekend? at the XL Center. Friday, January 27, when the Whale entertain the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (7:00 PM faceoff), 5,000 fans will receive the Whale?s second set of player trading cards, sponsored by Webster Bank. The featured players for this set are newly-named All-Star Jonathan Audy-Marchessault, Cam Talbot, Ryan Bourque, Kelsey Tessier, Jordan Owens and, in a historical tribute, former Hartford Wolf Pack star Ryan Callahan, now captain of the parent New York Rangers. Then the next night, Saturday, January 28, when the Springfield Falcons visit the XL Center for a 7:00 game, will feature a giveaway of additional sets of the first group of Whale trading cards. That array included cards of All-Star Mats Zuccarello, Wade Redden, Kris Newbur...
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"Trading Card Weekend" at Whale Home Games January 27 and 28
2012-01-07 05:50:00 HARTFORD, January 6, 2012: Whalers Sports & Entertainment announced today that Connecticut Whale fans can pick up some collectible goodies at Whale home games January 27 and January 28, which will be ?Trading Card Weekend? at the XL Center. Friday, January 27, when the Whale entertain the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (7:00 PM faceoff), 5,000 fans will receive the Whale?s second set of player trading cards, sponsored by Webster Bank. The featured players for this set are newly-named All-Star Jonathan Audy-Marchessault, Cam Talbot, Ryan Bourque, Kelsey Tessier, Jordan Owens and, in a historical tribute, former Hartford Wolf Pack star Ryan Callahan, now captain of the parent New York Rangers. Then the next night, Saturday, January 28, when the Springfield Falcons visit the XL Center for a 7:00 game, will feature a giveaway of additional sets of the first group of Whale trading cards. That array included cards of All-Star Mats Zuccarello, Wade Redden, Kris Newbur...
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Binghamton Senators 3, Connecticut Whale 1
2012-01-07 05:45:00 By Brian Ring Binghamton, NY, January 6, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale fell to the Binghamton Senators, 3-1, Friday night at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. The Senators scored twice in the second period to come from behind and beat the Whale, adding an empty-net goal in the last minute. Francois Bouchard netted the only goal of the game for Connecticut, while Pat Cannone netted the game-winning tally for Binghamton. Andre Petersson had a goal and an assist, as did Corey Locke, for the Senators, who swept the two game season-series from the Whale. Connecticut outshot their hosts, 22-6, in the third period, but could not manage to tie the game. ?I thought in the third period, when we pushed harder, we got more consistent offensive output,? said Whale head coach Ken Gernander. ?In the first two periods, we tried forcing plays, we turned down shots, we didn?t put pucks deep and consequently we didn?t generate much offense. I think that was the difference between the third per...
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Binghamton Senators 3, Connecticut Whale 1
2012-01-07 05:45:00 By Brian Ring Binghamton, NY, January 6, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale fell to the Binghamton Senators, 3-1, Friday night at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. The Senators scored twice in the second period to come from behind and beat the Whale, adding an empty-net goal in the last minute. Francois Bouchard netted the only goal of the game for Connecticut, while Pat Cannone netted the game-winning tally for Binghamton. Andre Petersson had a goal and an assist, as did Corey Locke, for the Senators, who swept the two game season-series from the Whale. Connecticut outshot their hosts, 22-6, in the third period, but could not manage to tie the game. ?I thought in the third period, when we pushed harder, we got more consistent offensive output,? said Whale head coach Ken Gernander. ?In the first two periods, we tried forcing plays, we turned down shots, we didn?t put pucks deep and consequently we didn?t generate much offense. I think that was the difference between the third per...
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March 10 Whale Home Game is CT Hockey Hall of Fame Night
2012-01-06 02:58:00 HARTFORD, January 5, 2012: Whalers Sports & Entertainment announced today that the Connecticut Whale and the CT Hockey Hall of Fame will partner to hold a CT Hockey Hall of Fame night at the Whale?s home game at the XL Center Saturday, March 10 vs. the Norfolk Admirals. That night will mark the enshrinement of a new class of 2012 inductees into the CT Hockey Hall of Fame, which has adopted eight members from the storied Hartford Whalers Hall of Fame. There will be an induction ceremony before the game, which faces off at 7:00 PM on March 10, and the new inductees will also be recognized on the ice during the first intermission. Fans can take home a special souvenir of the March 10 night, as 5,000 Hall of Fame posters will be given away, courtesy of SuperCuts. This will be the first class of inductees since 1990, and the 2012 class will be announced later this month. Further details are available at cthockeyHOF.org. Tickets to CT Hockey Hall of Fame Night, and a...
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March 10 Whale Home Game is CT Hockey Hall of Fame Night
2012-01-06 02:58:00 HARTFORD, January 5, 2012: Whalers Sports & Entertainment announced today that the Connecticut Whale and the CT Hockey Hall of Fame will partner to hold a CT Hockey Hall of Fame night at the Whale?s home game at the XL Center Saturday, March 10 vs. the Norfolk Admirals. That night will mark the enshrinement of a new class of 2012 inductees into the CT Hockey Hall of Fame, which has adopted eight members from the storied Hartford Whalers Hall of Fame. There will be an induction ceremony before the game, which faces off at 7:00 PM on March 10, and the new inductees will also be recognized on the ice during the first intermission. Fans can take home a special souvenir of the March 10 night, as 5,000 Hall of Fame posters will be given away, courtesy of SuperCuts. This will be the first class of inductees since 1990, and the 2012 class will be announced later this month. Further details are available at cthockeyHOF.org. Tickets to CT Hockey Hall of Fame Night, and a...
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Whale Return Forward Jeff Prough to ECHL Greenville
2012-01-05 02:38:00 HARTFORD, January 4, 2012: Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the Whale has returned forward Jeff Prough to its ECHL affiliate, the Greenville Road Warriors. Since his recall by the Whale December 15, Prough, a fourth-year pro out of Brown University, has skated in five AHL games, registering one goal and four penalty minutes. In 21 games with the Road Warriors prior to joining the Whale, the 5-9, 180-pound Dearborn Heights, MI native struck for 12 goals and 13 assists for 25 points, and served eight minutes in penalties. Prough signed an AHL contract with the Whale August 1, 2011. The Whale?s next action is this Friday, January 6, a road game in Binghamton against the defending Calder Cup-champion Senators. Faceoff is 7:05 PM, and all the CT Whale Rockin? Hockey action can be heard live on ?The Rock?, 106.9 FM, WCCC, as well as on-line at www.ctwhale.com. The Whale?s next home game is this Saturday night, January 7, as they...
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Whale Return Forward Jeff Prough to ECHL Greenville
2012-01-05 02:38:00 HARTFORD, January 4, 2012: Connecticut Whale general manager Jim Schoenfeld announced today that the Whale has returned forward Jeff Prough to its ECHL affiliate, the Greenville Road Warriors. Since his recall by the Whale December 15, Prough, a fourth-year pro out of Brown University, has skated in five AHL games, registering one goal and four penalty minutes. In 21 games with the Road Warriors prior to joining the Whale, the 5-9, 180-pound Dearborn Heights, MI native struck for 12 goals and 13 assists for 25 points, and served eight minutes in penalties. Prough signed an AHL contract with the Whale August 1, 2011. The Whale?s next action is this Friday, January 6, a road game in Binghamton against the defending Calder Cup-champion Senators. Faceoff is 7:05 PM, and all the CT Whale Rockin? Hockey action can be heard live on ?The Rock?, 106.9 FM, WCCC, as well as on-line at www.ctwhale.com. The Whale?s next home game is this Saturday night, January 7, as they...
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Portland Pirates 5, Connecticut Whale 4 (OT)
2012-01-03 03:09:00 By Brian Ring Portland, ME, January 2, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale were defeated in overtime, 5-4, by the Portland Pirates Monday afternoon in Maine. The Whale led by three goals at one point, and had a 4-3 lead as late as four minutes left in the third period. The Pirates? Nathan Oystrick, however, would score once to tie the game at four and again in overtime to win the game for Portland. Kelsey Tessier scored twice for the Whale, and Francois Bouchard and Andre Deveaux each added two assists. Reebok/AHL Player of the Week Kris Newbury gave the Whale a 1-0 lead just 25 seconds into the opening period, after Portland goaltender Justin Pogge (16 saves) kicked out a Brendan Bell shot. The rebound found Newbury?s stick, and the Whale scoring leader fired it in for his 13th goal of the season, also extending a Whale season-high point-scoring streak to eight games. Deveaux recorded the secondary assist on the score. The Whale opened up a 2-0 lead 4:23 into the period, as Tessier ...
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Portland Pirates 5, Connecticut Whale 4 (OT)
2012-01-03 03:09:00 By Brian Ring Portland, ME, January 2, 2012 - The Connecticut Whale were defeated in overtime, 5-4, by the Portland Pirates Monday afternoon in Maine. The Whale led by three goals at one point, and had a 4-3 lead as late as four minutes left in the third period. The Pirates? Nathan Oystrick, however, would score once to tie the game at four and again in overtime to win the game for Portland. Kelsey Tessier scored twice for the Whale, and Francois Bouchard and Andre Deveaux each added two assists. Reebok/AHL Player of the Week Kris Newbury gave the Whale a 1-0 lead just 25 seconds into the opening period, after Portland goaltender Justin Pogge (16 saves) kicked out a Brendan Bell shot. The rebound found Newbury?s stick, and the Whale scoring leader fired it in for his 13th goal of the season, also extending a Whale season-high point-scoring streak to eight games. Deveaux recorded the secondary assist on the score. The Whale opened up a 2-0 lead 4:23 into the period, as Tessier ...
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Connecticut Whale 5, Springfield Falcons 2
2012-01-01 03:06:00 By Brian Ring Hartford, CT, December 31, 2011 - The Connecticut Whale defeated the Springfield Falcons, 5-2, Saturday night at the XL Center in a New Years? Eve match-up. Francois Bouchard had three assists for Connecticut, Kris Newbury scored twice and Pavel Valentenko had the game-winner and an assist for the Whale. The win over the Falcons improved Connecticut to a perfect 5-0-0-0 record against Springfield this season. ?I thought we did a lot of good things,? said Whale head coach Ken Gernander. ?But you?ve got to continually get better as the season goes on.? The Whale got on the board first, as Newbury tipped a Tim Erixon shot from the point past Springfield goaltender Manny Legace (29 saves). The goal gave Newbury a Whale season-high seven game point-scoring streak, over which he has gathered 15 points (4-11-15). Tomas Kubalik tied the game for Springfield just 1:20 later, beating Whale goaltender Cam Talbot (23 saves) on a breakaway. Kubalik split the Whale defenders on the ...
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