Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (15-8-2-1) has scored 15 goals in its last four games
Weekly Rewind
Wednesday, Dec. 13 – PENGUINS 6 vs. Springfield 3
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton rattled off five unanswered goals en route to stunning Springfield, 6-3. Greg McKegg scored his first goal with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to kickstart a comeback, followed by a two-tally outburst from Daniel Sprong. Zach Aston-Reese had three assists, while Shavertown native Patrick McGrath sealed the “W” with his first goal of the season.
Friday, Dec. 15 – PENGUINS 3 at Hartford 7
The Penguins went into Friday having won 10-straight games against the Wolf Pack, but couldn’t make it 11. The Pens allowed seven goals for the first time since Jan. 28, 2012. However, Sprong managed to score for the fourth contest in a row.
Saturday, Dec. 16 – PENGUINS 2 at Bridgeport 3 (OT)
In a back and forth, well-contested game by both teams, the Sound Tigers used an overtime power play to secure the extra point in the standings. Casey DeSmith posted 30 saves in a losing effort, while Aston-Reese forced OT with his first goal since Nov. 12.
The Week Ahead
Friday, Dec. 22 – PENGUINS vs. Binghamton
The Binghamton Devils step through the doors of Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza for their first time in the team’s regular season history on Friday. The Penguins already took on the Devils once in their barn, defeating them, 4-3.
Saturday, Dec. 23 – PENGUINS vs. Lehigh Valley
The Penguins will air their grievances on Festivus Night against their in-state rival, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The season series between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Lehigh Valley has been tight so far, with the Pens holding a narrow 3-2-0-0 edge through five games.
Ice Chips
– Daniel Sprong leads all AHL rookies in goals (15), shots on goal (82), and also tied for most power play goals among rookies (7).
– Zach Aston-Reese’s three-assist game on Wednesday was his second three-assist game of the season and the third three-point game of his career.
– Wilkes-Barre/Scranton improved to 4-0-1 when tied after two periods last week, one of only three teams who are undefeated in regulation in that scenario (min. three instances).
– Ryan Haggerty is in a five-way tie for the best shooting percentage in the AHL (33.3%).
– Thomas Di Pauli ranks second in the AHL in insurance goals with four this season.
DIVISION STANDINGS
TEAM
GP
W
L
OTL
SOL
PTS
Pt%
1. Providence
27
18
7
2
0
38
.708
2. Charlotte
29
19
9
0
1
39
.660
3. Lehigh Valley
30
18
9
1
2
39
.652
4. PENGUINS
26
15
8
2
1
33
.635
5. Bridgeport
27
13
11
2
1
29
.542
6. Hartford
29
11
12
3
3
28
.500
7. Hershey
29
12
14
0
3
27
.463
8. Springfield
31
12
18
1
0
25
.375
TEAM LEADERS
SKATERS
GP
G
A
PTS
Daniel Sprong*
25
15
7
22
Ryan Haggerty
16
10
6
16
Dominik Simon^
20
3
13
16
Jean-Sébastien Dea
26
6
8
14
Kevin Czuczman^
22
1
13
14
GOALIES
GP
W-L-OT
GAA
SV%
Shutouts
Sean Maguire
4
1-1-0
2.19
.924
0
Casey DeSmith
15
10-3-2
2.60
.914
1
Tristan Jarry^
5
3-2-0
3.18
.897
0
* = rookie
^ = currently with Pittsburgh
UPCOMING GAME SCHEDULE
DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME
Fri, Dec. 22 Binghamton Mohegan Sun Arena 7:05 p.m.
Sat, Dec. 23 Lehigh Valley Mohegan Sun Arena 5:05 p.m.
RECENT TRANSACTIONS
Sat, Dec. 16 (D) Kevin Spinozzi Signed to SPC
Mon, Dec. 18 (C) Jarrett Burton Recalled from WHL
Mon, Dec. 18 (D) Jeff Taylor Reassigned by PIT from WHL
