Its the end of an era in Hamilton, as 19 years of AHL hockey, including three Calder Cup Final Appearances, and the dramatic 2007 Calder Cup Championship have come to an end. The following press release comes from the Hamilton Bulldogs and the Montreal Canadiens.
Christian Thomas’ goal in the third period will go down as the final marker in franchise history.
Monsters top Bulldogs 4-3 (SO) in Dogs Final Ahl Game
‘Dogs final game ends in first shootout of season
HAMILTON, ONT. – The Hamilton Bulldogs’ final American Hockey League game of their 19-year history ended with a 4-3 shootout loss to the Lake Erie Monsters (35-29-8-4), marking the first time all season the ‘Dogs (34-29-12-1) went to a shootout.
Lake Erie forward Joey Hishon scored the only goal of the shootout to seal it for the Monsters.
Hamilton forwards T.J. Hensick and Christian Thomas had a goal and an assist each to lead the ‘Dogs. Hensick’s two points capped off his season with a team-high 60 points.
Forward Eric Tangradi had the other goal for the ‘Dogs, while forwards Daniel Carr and Sven Andrighetto collected assists.
On the Monsters’ side, forward Andrew Agozzino led their charge with two assists. Forward Freddie Hamilton and defencemen Cody Corbett and Stefan Elliott notched the goals for Lake Erie, while forwards Kenny Ryan and Hishon also had assists.
Brandon Whitney made 33 saves on 36 shots for the Bulldogs in the loss, while Calvin Pickard stopped 40 of 43 shots faced for the Monsters in the win.
Hamilton was 0-for-3 on the power play, while Lake Erie went 1-for-2 on the man advantage.
Dan Lawrie Insurance Premium Player of the Game (Hardest Working Player): Eric Tangradi
SIX BULLDOGS RECALLED TO CANADIENS
Carr, Condon, Dietz, Hudon, Lernout, Thomas to serve as Habs’ black aces
MONTREAL, QUE. – Montreal Canadiens and Hamilton Bulldogs general manager Marc Bergevin announced today that six Bulldogs have been recalled to the Canadiens to serve as black aces for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The recalled players include forwards Daniel Carr, Charles Hudon and Christian Thomas, defencemen Darren Dietz and Brett Lernout as well as goaltender Mike Condon.
The players will travel to Montreal on Monday, April 20 and practice at the Bell Sports Complex in Brossard starting on Tuesday.
