Friday Games: Flyers Farm Teams

AHL: PHANTOMS (7-8-0-0) vs Norfolk Admirals (7-8-0-0) -- 7:05 PM

Coming off one their best all-around efforts of the season in a 5-1 win over Bridgeport, the Adirondack Phantoms will look to build further momentum tonight in the second game of a six-game homestand. The Norfolk Admirals provide the opposition.

Norfolk's season got off to a good start, as the club won four of its first five games. Things have been tough since then. The Anaheim Ducks' AHL affiliate has dropped seven of its last 10 game, including their last three in a row.

On Tuesday, the Phantoms exploded for three power play goals. Recent ECHL recall Jason Akeson was a big part of the resurgence, generating two primary assists on the man advantage among his three helpers in the game. The Phantoms got even strength goals from Harry Zolnierczyk and Shane Harper to supplement power play goals by Sean Couturier, Brayden Schenn and Tye McGinn. Schenn had a three-point game, while Couturier had two points.

PROJECTED PHANTOMS LINEUP (based on Wednesday lines)

Harry Zolnierczyk - Sean Couturier - Jason Akeson
Tye McGinn - Brayden Schenn - Shane Harper
Zac Rinaldo - Rob Bordson - Ben Holmstrom
Tyler Brown - Garrett Roe - Mike Testwuide

Erik Gustafsson - Marc-Andre Bourdon
Brandon Manning - Danny Syvret
Oliver Lauridsen - Cullen Eddy

Cal Heeter
Scott Munroe

Injuries and potential scratches: Eric Wellwood (healthy scratch on Wed.), Matt Mangene (shoulder), Zack FitzGerald (healthy), Jeff Dimmen (undisclosed, day-to-day).

PHANTOMS NOTABLES: Brayden Schenn (15 GP, 9 G, 11 A, 20 PTS), Sean Couturier (13 GP, 4 G, 9 A, 13 PTS), Erik Gustafsson (15 GP, 2 G, 5 A, 7 PTS, -5), Tye McGinn (12 GP, 4 G, 1 A, 4 PTS, 19 PIM), Zac Rinaldo (15 GP, 2 G, 1 A, 3 PTS, 29 PIM), Eric Wellwood (13 GP, 1 G, 4 A, 5 PTS), Marc-Andre Bourdon (13 GP, 0 G, 3 A, 3 PTS, -3, 57 PIM), Brandon Manning (14 GP, 2 G, 2 A, 4 PTS, -9, 23 PIM), Jason Akeson (1 GP, 0 G, 3 A, 3 PTS), Cal Heeter (7 GP, 3-4-0, 3.38 GAA, .882 SV%),Scott Munroe (9 GP, 4-4-0, 2.38 GAA, 1 SO, .927 SV%).

ADMIRALS NOTABLES: Peter Holland (15 GP, 8 G, 7 A, 15 PTS), Kyle Palmieri (15 GP, 6 G, 8 A, 14 PTS), Sami Vatanen (14 GP, 3 G, 9 A, 12 PTS, -2), Patrick Maroon (15 GP, 6 G, 3 A, 9 PTS, 34 PIM), Devante Smith-Pelly (15 GP, 1 G, 6 A, 7 PTS, -9), Luca Caputi (9 GP, 1 G, 5 A, 6 PTS), Troy Bodie (15 GP, 2 G, 4 A, 6 PTS, 41 PIM), Nate Guenin (15 GP, 1 G, 4 A, 5 PTS, +8), Hampus Lindholm (15 GP, 1 G, 4 A, 5 PTS, +1), Ryan Lasch (11 GP, 1 G, 3 A, 4 PTS), Fredrik Andersen ( 9 GP, 4-3-0, 2.76 GAA, .915 SV%), Igor Bobkov (8 GP, 3-5-0, 3.97 GAA, .887 SV%, 1 SO).

BROADCAST LINKS: The game broadcast is available for free via the streaming Phantoms radio broadcast or you can purchase a streaming video webcast via AHL Live. A single-game webcast costs $6.99, with a variety of multi-game purchase options.


ECHL: TITANS (6-7-0-1) vs. Evansville IceMen (5-11-0-1) -- 7:05 PM

The Trenton Titans return home to the Sun National Bank Center for the first time in two weeks. Last weekend, the Flyers' ECHL affiliate split a pair of games with Elmira. Rookie goalie Niko Hovinen flirted with a shutout in the first game but struggled the next the night.

Since the team's last game, there have been several more roster moves. Akeson has been called up to Phantoms after 14 games (2 goals, 8 assists) with the Titans. Luke Pither was transferred to the Wheeling Nailers. Rookie forward Andrew Johnston and rookie defenseman Matt Konan have been sent down to Trenton from the Phantoms.

Evansville has affiliations with the Columbus Blue Jackets/Springfield Falcons and the St. Louis Blues/Peoria Rivermen. Veteran Todd Robinson, who has been a high-scoring lower minor league player for over a decade, leads the club is scoring. The club also features for Phantoms forward Josh Beaulieu, foundering Columbus defense prospect Anton Blomqvist and agitating center Nathan Moon.

TITANS NOTABLES (FLYERS/PHANTOMS PROSPECTS INDICATED IN BOLD): Andy Bohmbach (14 GP, 6 G, 10 A, 16 PTS), Marcel Noebels (14 GP, 2 G, 7 A, 9 PTS, -6), Stephen Schultz (11 GP, 5 G, 3 A, 8 PTS), Blake Kessel (14 GP, 2 G, 4 A, 6 PTS, -3), Andrew Johnston (0 GP), Matt Konan (0 GP), Ray DiLauro (14 GP, 2 G, 4 A, 6 PTS, 12 PIM, -2), Tyler Hostetter (11 GP, 0 G, 2 A, 2 PTS, +2), Ian Slater (14 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 1 PTS, 37 PIM), Scott Wedgewood (8 GP, 4-3-0, 2.62 GAA, .910 SV%), Niko Hovinen (8 GP, 2-4-1, 2.96 GAA, .895 SV%).

ICEMEN NOTABLES: Todd Robinson (16 GP, 1 G, 15 A, 16 PTS, -16), Josh Beaulieu (17 GP, 5 G, 7 A, 12 PTS, -7), Patrick Kennedy (16 GP, 4 G, 6 A, 10 PTS), Nathan Moon (10 GP, 4 G, 5 A, 9 PTS, 25 PIM), Rob Madore (10 GP, 3-6-0, 3.23 GAA, .899 SV%), Paul Karpowich (8 GP, 2-5-1, 3.51 GAA, .883 SV%, 1 SO).

BROADCAST LINKS: Tonight's game is available via a free radio stream. Alternatively, a webcast can be purchased here for $8.

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Friday Games: Flyers in Europe (Times in EST)

* KHL: Donbass Donetsk @ Salavat Yuleav Ufa (8 AM): Ruslan Fedotenko did not record a point his last game. BROADCAST: A free webcast will be available here.

* KHL: CSKA Moscow vs. Torpedo (12:30 PM): Ilya Bryzgalov got the start for CSKA in its last games, stopping 25 of 29 shots in a 4-0 loss. BROADCAST: A free webcast will be available here.

* KHL: Lev Prague vs. Lokomotiv Yaroslavl (1 PM):Jakub Voracek scored a goal in his last game. BROADCAST: A free webcast will be available here.

* Allsvenskan: Södertälje SK @ Malmö Redhawks: SSK will look for its 13th win in 14 games when it travels to the south of Sweden today. Matt Read will look to snap a two-game pointless stretch while Nicklas Grossmann will play the third of four contracted games. Live updates in English will be available here.

* DEL: Eisbären Berlin @ Hamburg Freezers (1:30 PM): Claude Giroux remains sidelined while returning to the U.S. for further tests related to the neck/head injury he suffered last Friday. Danny Briere had two assists in the team's last game. The Hamburg club features Dallas Stars standout Jamie Benn. Live in-game updates will be available here.

* Max Talbot (Ilves Tampere, SM-liiga) and Tom Sestito (Sheffield Steelers, EIHL) are idle today. Talbot, who recorded an assist yesterday in Ilves' 4-3 overtime win against TPS Turku, returns to action next Tuesday. Sestito and his British team are in action tomorrow, visiting Braehead.

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FRIDAY GAMES: FLYERS JUNIOR PROSPECTS

* OHL: Peterborough Petes @ London Knights-- 7:35 PM: Derek Mathers and the Petes will look for their sixth win of the season.

BROADCAST LINKS: A free radio stream of the Petes' broadcast is available or you can purchase a live webcast for $6.99.

* OHL: Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds @ Sudsbury Wolves -- 7:35 PM: Nick Cousins has seven points (2 goals, 5 assists) in his last two games.

BROADCAST LINKS: A free radio stream of the Soo broadcast is available or you can purchase a live webcast for $6.99.

* OHL: Oshawa Generals vs Ottawa 67s-- 7:35 PM: Scott Laughton and Colin Suellentrop will look get their team back on the winning track. The Generals have lost seven of their last 10 games (3-5-1-1). Ottawa has also dropped seven of its last 10, so something's gotta give.

BROADCAST LINKS: A free radio stream is available here. Alternatively, you can purchase a live webcast for $6.99.

* WHL: Portland Winterhawks vs. Kootenay Ice- 10:05 PM: Taylor Leier did not record a point in his last game but has otherwise been on a November hot streak. Portland team has opened a five-point lead in the Western Hockey League's U.S. Division.

BROADCAST LINKS: A free radio stream is available (Portland broadcast) or a webcast stream can be purchased for $6.99.

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FRIDAY GAMES: FLYERS COLLEGIATE PROSPECTS

* University of Vermont vs. Minnesota -- 7:05 PM: Sophomore defenseman Nick Luukko and the Catamounts host Minnesota tonight and tomorrow.

BROADCAST LINK: A free radio stream is available here or a webcast can be purchased here for $9.99.

* University of North Dakota @ Notre Dame -- 7:35 PM: Sophomore UND forward prospect Michael Parks got injured in his return to the lineup last weekend against Minnesota-Duluth.

BROADCAST LINK: There is an audio stream available.

* University of Nebraska-Omaha vs. Alabama-Huntsville- 8:30 PM: It has been a few weeks since freshman goalie Anthony Stolarz appeared in a game. He may get one appearance this weekend, as UN-O hosts Alabama-Huntsville on Friday and Saturday.

BROADCAST LINKS: There will be a free audio stream available. A webcast is available for $8.00 purchase.

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Tomorrow's Operation Hat Trick fundraising game in Atlantic City to raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief is sold out. The last of the tickets in the 10,500-plus seat Convention Hall were sold on Wednesday, at costs ranging from $20 to $100 per ticket.

There will be no television broadcast of the game, which starts at 7 p.m. EST. However, there will be a live radio and internet audio broadcast of the game via 97.3 ESPN Radio.

The current confirmed rosters are as follows. Others may be added by game time.

TEAM PHILADELPHIA/NEW JERSEY (benefiting New Jersey State Relief Fund)
Scott Hartnell (captain)
Wayne Simmonds
Kimmo Timonen
Braydon Coburn
Jody Shelley
James van Riemsdyk
Simon Gagne
Justin Williams
Dan Carcillo
Steve Downie
Steven Stamkos
David Clarkson
Andy Greene
John Carlson
Martin Brodeur (G)

TEAM NEW YORK (benefiting Empire State Relief Fund)
Brad Richards (captain)
Dan Girardi
Marc Staal
Steve Eminger
Brian Boyle
Bobby Ryan
Corey Perry
Ville Leino
James Neal
Matt Martin
Jeff Halpern
Taylor Pyatt
Henrik Lundqvist (G)

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