LAST WEEK…
Wednesday, Nov. 17: Binghamton 4, Syracuse 0
Shots: Binghamton 36, Syracuse 33
PP: Binghamton 1 for 3, Syracuse 0 for 6
Barry Brust stopped all 33 Crunch shots faced on the way to earning his second shutout of the season, leading the B-Sens to a 4-0 victory over East Division rival Syracuse. Forward Corey Locke had a three point night, notching a goal and a pair of assists in the game. Bobby Butler, Ryan Keller and Roman Wick also added goals for the Senators, while defenseman Derek Smith was credited with two assists.
Friday, Nov. 19: Hershey 2, Binghamton 4
Shots: Hershey 44, Binghamton 28
PP: Hershey 1 for 3, Binghamton 0 for 1
The B-Sens defeated the Hershey Bears for the first time since Oct. 24, 2009 (a 5-2 B-Sens win at Hershey) in front of a sell out crowd of 4,710. Barry Brust tended goal making 42 saves and assisting on Roman Wick’s empty net goal. Craig Schira, Erik Condra and Bobby Butler also added goals for the Senators. Defenseman Andre Benoit had a two-point night earning two assists. Boyd Kane and Andrew Joudrey were the goal scorers for the Bears.
Saturday, Nov. 20: Hartford 3, Binghamton 2 - Overtime
Shots: Hartford 43, Binghamton 30
PP: Hartford 3 for 7, Binghamton 1 for 5
Three power play goals helped lift the Wolf Pack past the B-Sens Saturday night. Erik Condra and Ryan Keller each scored for Binghamton. Dale Weise scored a goal and an assist for the Pack, while former Ottawa Senator Wade Redden and Mats Zuccarello each earned a pair of assists. Tim Kennedy’s goal for Hartford at 8:08 of the third period tied the game and proved to be enough to force overtime. Just 39 seconds into extra time and B-Sens forward Corey Locke was called for tripping. Jeremy Williams put the game away on the ensuing power play, beating Barry Brust for his eleventh goal of the season.
Sunday, Nov. 21: Binghamton 1, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 2
Shots: Binghamton 32, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 21
PP: Binghamton 0 for 2, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 0 for 2
Pens net minder Brad Thiessen made 31 saves and forwards Jesse Boulerice and Zach Sill each notched a goal and as assist as they led their team to a 2-1 victory over the B-Sens in a Sunday afternoon tilt. Robin Lehner made his first start in goal for the Senators since Nov. 10, stopping 19 of 21 shots. B-Sens defenseman Geoff Kinrade scored the lone goal for Binghamton, his second of the season, assisted by Mike Hoffman and Tim Spencer.
Record:9-8-2-1
Standings:The B-Sens are tied with the Hershey Bears for fourth place in the East Division (21 points).
THIS WEEK…
Thursday, Nov. 25 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (Pittsburgh Penguins)
The B-Sens welcome the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena for the first time in the 2010-11 season for the Thanksgiving Day game, a Binghamton tradition. The Pens continue to lead the East Division, and enter the week leaders of the Eastern Conference with a record of 14-3-0-0, good for 28 points. The Pens make the trip north to Binghamton riding a nine-game road win streak. The Penguins last regular season road loss, ironically came against the Binghamton Senators on April 10, 2010 (a 3-1 B-Sens victory). Goaltender Brad Thiessen, who held the Senators to a single goal on Sunday, is currently ranked second overall among American Hockey League goalies in wins with nine.
Friday, Nov. 26 vs. Hamilton Bulldogs (Montréal Canadiens) – Scotiabank Place, Kanata, O.N.
The B-Sens are set to host the Hamilton Bulldogs at the home of their parent Ottawa Senators this Friday. The Bulldogs enter the week leaders of the North Division with a record of 11-3-1-3 and 26 points. The game will conclude the season series between the two teams. The B-Sens travelled to Montréal to face the Bulldogs back on Nov. 5, ultimately falling to Hamilton by a score of 5-2. Yannick Weber, who notched the game winning goal, is currently on recall to the parent Canadiens. David Desharnais, who also had a goal against the B-Sens, currently leads all Hamilton players in assists (16) and points (6+16-22).
Saturday, Nov. 27 @ Albany Devils (New Jersey Devils)
The B-Sens round out a stretch of three games in three nights as they make their first visit of the season to the Times Union Center in Albany to take on the Devils. Albany trails Binghamton by five points in the standings. They are currently tied with Syracuse for sixth place in the East Division with a record of 8-9-0-0 and 16 points. Albany’s current scoring leader is center Matt Anderson. Anderson has seven goals and four assists for 11 points. Patrick Davis has assisted on two of three short handed goals scored by the Devils this season, tying him for first overall in the American Hockey League in short handed assists with two.
SENS SNIPPETS…
B-Sens goaltender Barry Brust earned the B-Sens nomination for Reebok/AHL Player of the Week for the week ending Nov. 21. Brust started in goal for three of four games for Binghamton, ending the week with a 2-1-0 record, 1.67 goals-against average and a .958 save percentage. Brust’s shutout against the Crunch on Wednesday was his second of the season, tying him with Mike Brodeur for seventh place on the B-Sens all-time list for shutouts. The Swan River, Manitoba native made 42 saves Friday night to help lead Binghamton to a 4-2 victory over the Hershey Bears, a team the Senators had not beaten in over a year.
Rookie forward Bobby Butler recorded two goals and one assist last week. His goal Friday versus Hershey proved to be the game winner. Butler now leads the American Hockey League in game winning goals with five. Butler also leads the league in goals (14) and is tops among all rookies in scoring (14+7=21).
B-SENS BRINGING IT HOME TO THE COMMUNITY…
Don’t forget that the B-Sens have partnered with the Magic 101.7 Bears & Blankets program! Fans are encouraged to donate a new teddy bear and/or blanket in any of the collection barrels located throughout the greater Binghamton region. During the month of December the donations will then be distributed to local children’s organizations. B-Sens forward Corey Locke and his fiancée Chantal Corriveau will help deliver some of the bears to children in three local hospitals on Dec. 14.
Additionally, fans are encouraged to bring new teddy bears to the B-Sens game on Saturday, Dec. 11 versus Rochester. Immediately following the B-Sens’ first goal in the game, fans can toss new teddy bears onto the ice. Teddy bears collected at the game will then be donated to the Bears & Blankets program.
For more information on the program or for a list of locations of the collection barrels visit www.magic1017fm.com.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE (Times are subject to change) …
Wednesday, Nov. 24
10:15 a.m. practice – Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena
Thursday, Nov. 25
6:05 p.m. game vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Post game – bus departs for Ottawa
Friday, Nov. 26
7:30 p.m. game vs. Hamilton Bulldogs
Scotiabank Place, 1000 Palladium Drive, Kanata, O.N.
Post game – bus departs for Albany, N.Y.
Saturday, Nov. 27
7 p.m. game @ Albany Devils
Times Union Center, 51 South Pearl Street, Albany, N.Y.
Sunday, Nov. 28
DAY OFF
Monday, Nov. 29
10:15 a.m. practice – Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena
Tuesday, Nov. 30
10:15 a.m. practice – Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena
-Go B-Sens Go-
