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Away Game: 32

AHL Game: 896

Who: Bridgeport Sound Tigers

Where: Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard

When: 7:00 p.m. EST

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Last Game: Last night in Providence, the Pens won in a shootout 3-2. The Geoff Walker, Ben Street and Nick Petersen was dynamite, going a combined 2-4-6 and a +6. For the Sound Tigers, they were in Hartford last night and lost in a shootout 3-2. Michael Haley had two goals and was the second star of the game.

Last Meeting: December 31 in Wilkes-Barre, the Pens won 4-2. Zach Sill had two goals and was the first star of the game.

Record: For WBS: 34-19-2-5 (75 pts., 2nd place East Division) For BRI: 32-19-3-4 (71 pts., 1st place Northeast Division)

Why you should care: The last time these two teams met, the Sound Tigers were in the bottom five out of the thirty team AHL. Since, they simply have been on a tear. They have rocketed through the standings and are arguably the hottest team in the AHL right now. Tonight’s game will not be easy for the Pens. They will need a focused effort to get a point tonight and a solid effort to get two points.

Referee(s): Jamie Koharski

Linesmen: Paul Simeon / Luke Galvin

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @TheSoundTigers

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @fornabaioctp

Broadcasters: WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / BRI: Phil Giubileo @philgpbp

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Bridgeport: AHL Live *

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: Hershey is in St. John’s for the second of two games on The Rock.

Next Five Games: @ SPR 3/11, @ NOR 3/14, WOR 3/17, BNG 3/18, ADK 3/23

* – Bridgeport really doesn’t have a true “radio” broadcast. The Sound Tigers-centric radio feed is going to be found on AHL Live under the “radio” tab.

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Away Game: 31

AHL Game: 889

Who: Providence Bruins

Where: Dunkin’ Donuts Center

When: 7:05 p.m.

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Last Game: This past Tuesday the Pens lost at home to the St. John’s IceCaps. Matt Rust and Simon Despres had goals for the Pens in the loss. For Providence, this past Sunday at home they lost to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers 6-3. David Warsofsky had two goals and was named third star of the game.

Record: For WBS: 33-19-2-5 (73 pts., 2nd place East Division) For PRO: 26-28-3-3 (58 pts., 5th place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: The Penguins start the first game of a three in three this weekend in Providence. The Pens on the road are a very good team. I would anticipate a strong effort from the Penguins looking to getting back in the win column and getting this road trip started off right.

Referee(s): Graham Skilliter / Jon McIsaac

Linesmen: Todd Whittemore / Ed Boyle

Twitter: @WBSPenguins / @AHLBruins

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie

Broadcasters: WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / PRO: Nick Gagalis @NickGagalis

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @something_bruin

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Providence: WNRI 1380 AM

Television: AHL Live

Other Game to Watch: How does Norfolk, without their star goaltender in Dustin Tokarski on recall to Tampa Bay, fare against the Phantoms in Glens Falls?

Next Five Games: @ BRI 3/10, @ SPR 3/11, @ NOR 3/14, WOR 3/17, BNG 3/18

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Home Game: 29

AHL Game: 876

Who: St. John’s IceCaps

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m. EST

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Last Game: This past Sunday, the Pens came back in the third period in Glens Falls and beat the Adirondack Phantoms 3-2. Paul Thompson and Brandon DeFazio had the goals within :20 of one another. For St. John’s they were in Binghamton and won 5-2. Patrice Cormier had a goal, assist and was +1 and was named first star of the game.

Last Meeting: January 15 in St. John’s, the Pens won in overtime 4-3. Ben Street netted the game winner.

Record: For WBS: 33-18-2-5 (73 pts., 2nd place East Division) — For StJ: 34-15-5-2 (75 pts., 1st place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: The St. John’s IceCaps have lost only five games on the road this season, which is fewest in the AHL this season. The Pens are only 12-12-2-2 at home. If the Pens do not play a sound game tonight against a very stout St. John’s team they will lose out on gaining on idle Norfolk.

Referee(s): T.J. Luxmore / Francis Charron

Linesmen: Matt McNulty / Jud Ritter

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @IceCapsAHL

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @telyrobinshort / @telybrendan

Broadcasters: For WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For StJ: Brian Rodgers

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @SJ_IceCaps

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For St. John’s: CJYQ 930

Television: AHL Live

Promotion(s): None

Other Game to Watch: Red hot Bridgeport is in Worcester tonight. The Sound Tigers are 19-2-0-2 since playing the Penguins on New Year’s Eve.

Next Five Games: @ PRO 3/9, @ BRI 3/10, @ SPR 3/11, @ NOR 3/14, WOR 3/17

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Away Game: 30

AHL Game: 863

Who: Adirondack Phantoms

Where: Glens Falls Civic Center

When: 3:00 p.m. EST

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Last Game: Sunday at home vs. the Norfolk Admirals, the Pens lost 3-2. Alex Picard had a goal in the loss and was named the second star of the game. For the Phantoms, last night in Albany they won in overtime 3-2. Ex-Hershey Bear Matt Ford netted the game winner in overtime.

Record: For WBS: 32-18-2-5 (71 pts., 2nd place East Division) — For ADK: 28-26-2-1 (59 pts., 4th place Northeast Division)

Why you should care: The Penguins play just once this weekend and should be the more rested team looking to jump on what should be a tired Phantoms team coming off of two road games Friday and Saturday. The Pens need this game to keep pace with the rest of the division.

Referee(s): Tim Mayer / Chris Brown

Linesmen: Frank Murphy / Mike Emanatian

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @PhantomsHockey

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @PSPhantoms

Broadcasters: For WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For ADK: Bob Rotruck @BobRotruck

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Adirondack: PhantomsRadio

Other Game to Watch: Twelve games today, which is actually the most for this weekend. St. John’s is in Binghamton today looking to avenge a 5-1 loss the B-Sens put on the IceCaps this past Tuesday.

Next Five Games: STJ 3/6, @ PRO 3/9, @ BRI 3/10, @ SPR 3/11, @ NOR 3/14

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Home Game: 28

AHL Game: 834

Who: Norfolk Admirals

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 3:05 p.m. EST

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Last Game: Last night at home vs. Syracuse, the Pens lost 2-1. Ryan Craig had the only goal for the Pens in the loss. For Norfolk, they were in Hershey last night and won 4-3. Newcomer Brandon Segal had two goals in the win.

Last Meeting: February 15 in Wilkes-Barre, the Pens were shutout 4-0. Dustin Tokarski had the 24 save shutout and was named the games first star.

Record: For WBS: 32-17-2-5 (71 pts., 2nd place East Division) — For NOR: 35-18-1-2 (73 pts., 1st place East Division)

Why you should care: The Admnirals are the hottest team in the league right now. Hands down. It’s not going to be easy today for the Pens whom will likely start Patrick Killeen in net with last nights injury to Scott Munroe. Stop Norfolk, and this puts the league on notice that the Pens, with an ECHL goalie in net can run with anyone.

Referee(s): Matt Kirk / Geoff Miller

Linesmen: Matt McNulty / Bob Fyrer

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @NorfolkAdmirals / @AdsGameUpdates

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie

Broadcasters: For WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / For NOR: Pete Michaud @PeteMichaud2012

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Norfolk: 102.1 The Game

Television: AHL Live

Promotion(s): None

Other Game to Watch: Bridgeport is the other hot team in this league right now. They host the Albany Devils today.

Next Five Games: @ ADK 3/4, STJ 3/6, @ PRO 3/9, @ BRI 3/10, @ SPR 3/11

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Home Game: 27

AHL Game: 824

Who: Syracuse Crunch

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m.

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Last Game: Thursday at home vs. Manchester, the Pens narrowly won in a shootout 7-6. Brandon DeFazio had a goal and two assists for the Penguins. For Syracuse, last night they hosted the Albany Devils and lost 3-1. Peter Holland had the only Syracuse goal.

Last Meeting: January 22 in Syracuse, the Pens won 4-3. Jason Williams was named first star of the game with a goal.

Record: For WBS: 32-16-2-5 (71 pts., 2nd place East Division) For SYR: 21-24-4-4 (50 pts., 4th place East Division)

Why you should care: Penguins will most likely have Cal O’Reilly making his WBS debut. Whom will the Pens start? With Brad Thiessen up in Pittsburgh and Patrick Killeen in town, do the Pens start Killeen tonight in advance of Sunday’s big game with Norfolk?

Referee(s): Ryan Fraser

Linesmen: Jud Ritter / Chris Allman

Twitter: @WBSPenguins / @SyracuseCrunch

Beat Writers: @CVBombulie / @PSCrunchHockey

Broadcasters: WBS: Tom Grace @TGracePens and Mike O’Brien @MikeOBrienWBS / SYR: Jason Lockhart @JLCrunch

Fan Bloggers: @nafsnep / @Allovimo

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain / For Syracuse: The Score 1260

Television: AHL Live / My Network TV (WQMY-TV) in Wilkes-Barre

Promotion(s): Military Appreciation Night – Penguins Bobblehead Giveaway (first 5,000 fans) – Live Camo Jersey Auction Postgame

Other Game to Watch: Norfolk and Hershey play tonight in Chocolatetown. The Admirals are on a tear of late and the Bears are trending the wrong way.

Next Five Games: NOR 2/26, @ ADK 3/4, STJ 3/6, @ PRO 3/9, @ BRI 3/10