Bulldogs' Bell Centre Debut Ends in 2-1 Loss to Binghamton Senators
The Hamilton Bulldogs played the Binghamton Senators at the Bell Centre last night and gave the Canadiens’ faithful a close-up look at the potential next in line to suit up for the big team.
Great goaltending with Curtis Sanford for the ‘Dogs and a first star performance from Mike Sanford in nets for the baby Sens, made for an exciting game that ended with the Senators handing the Bulldogs their first regulation time loss of the season, by a score of 2-1.
Sergei Kostitsyn was greeted with initial boos, however...
by the end of the evening, chants of “Sergei, Sergei” urged the young ne’er-do-well on. While he did show some signs of inspired play, he did not necessarily give anyone any indication that he stood apart from the likes of Mathieu Darche, Brock Trotter or Yannick Weber.
One who received undeniable adulation from the nearly 15,000 fans in attendance was PK Subban who was shown even more love when he scored the Bulldogs’ only goal with just over 11 minutes to play in the game. But The Senators’ goalie definitely earned his first star nomination, stonewalling any flurry the Baby Habs sent his way.
Please read on for the official Bulldogs press release.
Montreal, PQ – The Hamilton Bulldogs were defeated 2-1 by the Binghamton Senators in front of 14, 702 fans at Bell Centre. The loss was the first the ‘Dogs suffered in regulation this season and ends an 11-game point streak.
Binghamton opened the scoring at 15:59 of the first period while on a five-on-three power play. Denis Hamel fired a shot from the blue line that was saved by Hamilton starting goaltender Curtis Sanford. Sanford saved rebound attempts by Martin St. Pierre but could not stop Ryan Keller who whacked the loose puck past the goaltender.
The Senators took a 2-0 lead at 8:02 of the second period. Jason Bailey stripped the puck off a Bulldogs defender before firing a shot that beat Sanford between the legs.
Hamilton got on the scoreboard at 8:39 of the final frame with a power-play goal. Shawn Belle stopped a clearing attempt before sliding a pass to P.K. Subban. Subban blasted a one-time shot from the top of the left circle that sailed past Binghamton starting goaltender Mike Brodeur and into the back of the net. The goal was Subban’s first-career AHL goal.
The Bulldogs travel to Ottawa to battle the Binghamton Senators at Scotiabank Place at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8th. Fans can listen to every ‘Dogs game on the flagship station of the Hamilton Bulldogs Hockey Network, TALK 820. Fans can also listen or watch at www.hamiltonbulldogs.com by clicking on the ‘AHL Live’ or ‘TALK 820’ icons on the Bulldogs website.
Tickets for all Hamilton Bulldogs home games (with the exception of the November 6th and February 21st games at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec) are available at the Copps Coliseum Box Office, any Ticketmaster Outlet, online at www.ticketmaster.ca or through charge-by-phone at 905-527-7666. For more information on ‘Dogs season tickets, flex packs, mini packs and group tickets call 905-529-8500 or visit www.hamiltonbulldogs.com.
Scoring Summary:
1st Period:
1. BNG – Ryan Keller – 7 (Martin St. Pierre, Denis Hamel) – 15:59 (PP)
2nd Period:
2. BNG – Jason Bailey – 1 (Unassisted) – 8:02
3rd Period:
3. HAM – P.K. Subban – 1 (Shawn Belle) – 8:39 (PP)
Scoring:
Hamilton: 0-0-1--1
Binghamton: 1-1-0--2
Shots:
Hamilton: 13-12-12--37
Binghamton: 17-6-3--26
Goaltending:
Hamilton: Curtis Sanford (L – 26 shots, 24 saves)
Binghamton: Mike Brodeur (W – 37 shots, 36 saves)
Power Play:
Hamilton: 1-for-8
Binghamton: 1-for-2
Attendance: 14,702
Three Stars:
1. BNG- Mike Brodeur (37 shots, 36 saves)
2. BNG- Ryan Keller (1 goal, 5 shots)
3. HAM- P.K. Subban (1 goal, -1, 5 shots)
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