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Away Game 27

AHL Game: 841

Who: Norfolk Admirals

Where: Norfolk Scope

When: 7:15 p.m. EST

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Last Game / Last Meeting: Last night, the Pens won 3-0 on two goals from Ben Street and a 35 save shutout from Brad Thiessen.

Record: For WBS, 41-15-0-0 (82 pts., 1st place East Division) — For NOR, 27-17-8-3 (65 pts., 4th place East Division)

Why you should care: Penguins are still rolling along despite being decimated by call-ups. Can this really be sustained? I think tonight tells the story as to whether it can or cannot.

Referee(s): Terry Koharski

Linesmen: Mark Hamlett / Tom George

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @NorfolkAdmirals / @nafsnep

Beat writers: @CVBombulie

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain. For Norfolk: 102.1 FM The Game

Television: AHL Live

Next Five Games: @ BNG 2/23, NOR 2/26, SPR 2/27, @ TOR 3/4, @ HER 3/6

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Away Game 26

AHL Game: 825

Who: Norfolk Admirals

Where: Norfolk Scope

When: 7:30 p.m. EST

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Last Game: This past Sunday home vs. Hershey, the Pens blitzkrieged the Bears winning 7-1. Seven different Penguins scored goals including Ryan Schnell. It would be Schnell’s first AHL goal. For NOR: Tuesday at home vs. Hershey, the Admirals lost 2-1. Mike Angeledis has the lone goal in the loss.

Last Meeting: January 1 in Wilkes-Barre the Pens won 4-3. Bryan Lerg had two goals in the victory.

Record: For WBS, 40-15-0-0 (80 pts., 1st place East Division) — For NOR, 27-16-8-3 (65 pts., 4th place East Division)

Why you should care: After the January 1 game vs. the Penguins, Norfolk has only gone 8-7-2-2 since with a six game losing streak in between the 20 games played since the last meeting. They are on a bit of a downward but always play the Penguins tough. Goaltenders Dustin Tokarski and Mike Smith both shut out the Syracuse last weekend when the Crunch were in town. Norfolk always plays the Penguins tough. The Pens still have their top six scorers on recall to Pittsburgh yet found a way to manufacture seven goals against Hershey on Sunday. Tonight’s game will be interesting to see whether that trend continues or not. Getting Tim Wallace back yesterday from Pittsburgh helps a bit.

Referee(s): TerryKoharski

Linesmen: Mark Hamlett / Tom George

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @NorfolkAdmirals / @nafsnep

Beat writers: @CVBombulie

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain. For Norfolk: 102.1 FM The Game

Television: AHL Live

Next Five Games: @ NOR 2/19, @ BNG 2/23, NOR 2/26, SPR 2/27, @ TOR 3/4

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Home Game 29

AHL Game: 805

Who: Hershey Bears

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 3:05 p.m. EST

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Last Game: For WBS: Last night vs. Adirondack the Pens were shutout 1-0. For HER: Last night vs. Binghamton, the Bears lost 4-3. Steve Pinizzotto had a goal and an assist.

Record: For WBS, 39-15-0-0 (78 pts., 1st place East Division) — For HER, 33-15-1-3 (70 pts., 2nd place East Division)

Last Meeting: December 30 in Pittsburgh at CONSOL Energy Center, the Pens were shutout 1-0. Braden Holtby had the shutout in net for the Bears.

Why you should care: Bears are on the rise in the division. Pens haven’t looked like themselves in large part due to the players you normally associate with Wilkes-Barre are all up in Pittsburgh on recall. Today’s game could be a lopsided affair, or, it can be extremely close. That’s why you have to watch!

Referee(s): Ryan Murphy / Jean Hebert

Linesmen: Judson Ritter / Jameel Chaudry

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @TheHersheyBears / @jwaltonhockey / @nafsnep

Beat writers: @CVBombulie / @timleone

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain. For Hershey: Bears Radio Network

Television: AHL Live

Promotion(s): Penguins Themed Silly Wrist Bands (first 1,500 fans ages 14 and under) – Tux’s Birthday Bash

Next Five Games: @ NOR 2/18, @ NOR 2/19, @ BNG 2/23, NOR 2/26, SPR 2/27

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Home  Game 28

AHL Game: 797

Who: Adirondack Phantoms

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m. EST

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Last Game: For WBS: Last night in Bridgeport, the Pens beat the Sound Tigers 2-0. Ben Street and Carl Sneep had goals and Brad Thiessen had the shutout in net. For ADK: Last Saturday in Hamilton, Ontario the Phantoms shutout the Bulldogs 4-0. Veteran Denis Hamel had a hat trick and Michael Leighton had the shutout.

Record: For WBS,  39-14-0-0 (78 pts., 1st place East Division) – For ADK, 16-30-2-3 (37 pts., 8th Place East Division)

Last Meeting: January 21 in Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Center, the Phantoms won 4-2.

Why you should care: On paper, the Penguins are the best team in the league and the Phantoms the worst. In reality though it’s completely different. ECHL call-up Andrew Orpik is in town and going to play. His development is being fast tracked because of all the injuries / suspensions in Pittsburgh. Wilkes-Barre is just rolling with it and so far, looking good in the process.

Referee(s): Graham Skilliter

Linesmen: Scott Adams / Judson Ritter

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @PhantomsHockey / @nafsnep

Beat writers: @CVBombulie / @PSPhantoms

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain. For Adirondack: QNYQ Stream

Television: AHL Live

Promotion(s): Game-Worn Jersey Card Night #3 (first 5,000 fans)

Next Five Games: HER 2/13, @ NOR 2/18, @ NOR 2/19, @ BNG 2/23, NOR 2/26

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Away Game 25

AHL Game: 775

Who: Bridgeport Sound Tigers

Where: Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard

When: 7:00 p.m. EST

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Last Game: Tuesday at home vs. the Manitoba Moose the Pens won 4-1. Nick Johnson had a goal in the game to extend his AHL point streak to seven games. For BRI: This past Saturday the Sound Tigers hosted the Springfield Falcons and lost 4-1. Justin DiBenedetto had the lone goal in the loss.

Record: For WBS, 38-14-0-0 (76 pts., 1st place East Division) For BRI, 19-25-3-3 (44 pts., 7th place Atlantic Division)

Why you should care: With what seems like half of our team in Pittsburgh on recall, things could get very interesting tonight. Bridgeport is the last place team in the Atlantic Division. However, the Penguins have had trouble with teams they are “supposed to beat.” That said, you can look for a tight game, but with the Sound Tigers turmoil in goal the Penguins should (emphasized) win this one.

Referee(s): Jean Hebert

Linesmen: David Spannaus / Luke Galvin

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @TheSoundTigers / @philgpbp / @nafsnep

Beat writers: @CVBombulie / @fornabaioctp

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain. For Bridgeport: The radio tab on AHL Live is where you will find Phil Giubileo’s PxP.

Television: AHL Live

Next Five Games: ADK 2/12, HER 2/13, @ NOR 2/18, @ NOR 2/19, @ BNG 2/23

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Home Game 27

AHL Game: 766

Who: Manitoba Moose

Where: Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza

When: 7:05 p.m. EST

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Last Game: Last night in Atlantic City, the Pens won 4-0 in the make up game from December. Brad Thiessen had the shutout back from injury in net for the Pens and Wheeling call-up Ben Street had two goals and an assist and was the games first star. For MTB: This past Sunday vs. Hershey, the Moose lost 5-1. Bill Sweatt had the lone goal in the loss for Manitoba.

Record: For WBS, 37-14-0-0 (74 pts., 1st place East Division) For MTB, 28-15-1-5 (62 pts., 1st place North Division)

Last Meeting: This past Friday at home, the Pens lost 3-2. Zach Sill and Nick Johnson had the goals in the loss.

Why you should care: Big rematch tonight. Manitoba coming off a whipping put on them by the Bears Sunday. Penguins trying to find a way out of the funk they have been in recently. Many AHL observers think this could be a Calder Cup preview. Like I said the last time these two teams met, if the Penguins can beat the Moose, they can beat any team in this league.

Referee(s): Francis Charron / Geno Binda

Linesmen: Jameel Chaudry / Judson Ritter

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @ManitobaMoose / @nafsnep

Beat writers: @CVBombulie / @WiebeSunSports

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain. For Manitoba: CJOB 68

Television: AHL Live

Promotion(s): None

Next Five Games: @ BPT 2/11, ADK 2/12, HER 2/13, @ NOR 2/18, @ NOR 2/19

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Away Game: 24
  

AHL Game: 413
 

Who: Albany Devils
 

Where: Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, NJ

When: 7 p.m. EST

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Last Game: For WBS: Saturday in Syracuse, The Pens lost 4-2. Ben Street notched his first AHL goal. For ALB: Saturday vs. Manchester, the Devils were shutout 4-0.
 

Record: For WBS, 36-14-0-0 (72 pts., 1st place East Division) — For ALB, 18-27-0-3 (39 pts., 7th place East Division)

Last Meeting: Back on January 28, the Pens won 4-1 in Albany. Rookie defenseman Carl Sneep had two goals.

Why you should care: This is the makeup game from Sunday December 12 when their were ice issues at Boardwalk Hall. Pens have never lost to a New Jersey Devils affiliate. The Pens have lost three in a row. What gives?

Referee(s): Mark Lemelin

Linesmen: Matt McNulty / Scott Adams

Twitter: @wbspenguins / @AlbanyDevils / @tel915 / @nafsnep

Beat writers: @CVBombulie / @Bill_Cain_

Radio: For WBS: 102.3 The Mountain. For Albany: the Radio tab on AHL Live is where you want to go.

Television: AHL Live

Next Five Games: MTB 2/8, @ BPT 2/11, ADK 2/12, HER 2/13, @ NOR 2/18