IceCaps Weekly Forecast | ‘Caps Host Comets, Devils for Four Games

Danielle Barnes

January 16, 2017

IceCaps Weekly Forecast | ‘Caps Host Comets, Devils for Four Games — (Photo by Amy Johnson | Rocket Sports Media)

IceCaps Weekly Forecast gives a first look of the week ahead for your St. John’s IceCaps. Staff writer Danielle Barnes maps out the schedule, provides a statistical comparison of each matchup, identifies players to watch, as well as goaltenders and notes for each team. Refer to this page as your guide for each game in the IceCaps schedule this week.

by Danielle Barnes, Staff Writer, AHL Report

(Photo by Amy Johnson | Rocket Sports Media)

ST JOHN’S, NL. — This week, the St. John’s IceCaps will face the Utica Comets and the Albany Devils. The ‘Caps will first face the Comets for a pair on the 17^th and 18^th, following another pair against the Devils on the 21^st and 22^nd.

Calendar: January 16 – 22
MON	TUE	WED	THU	FRI	SAT	SUN

	HOME	HOME			HOME	HOME

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St. John’s IceCaps
Following one overtime loss and one-win last week against the Hartford Wolf Pack, the St. John’s IceCaps rank at third in the north division. The IceCaps new players seem to be working well with the team, as both Camara and and Ranger scored in Saturday night’s game against the Hartford wolf pack.
Players to Watch
Stefan Matteau – Matteau is the second leader in the league for penalty minutes, with a total of 83 minutes in 32 games played this season. Bobby Farnham – Farnham has played 33 out of 38 games this season, and has 10 points so far.
Notes	Goaltenders
Defenseman Mark Barberio and Goalie Charlie Lindgren have been named to the AHL All-star classic north division roster. Defenseman Reggie Traccitto was released from his PTO contract on January 14^th.	Lindgren 13-9-3 \| 2.67 GAA \| .915 Sv% Danis 6-2-2 \| 2.79 GAA \| .911 Sv%

Tuesday and Wednesday January 17th, 18th

Utica Comets

The Utica Comets (15-16-5-1) rank at forth in the north division. The Comets have yet to defeat the IceCaps in any of their previous games this season, but remain ahead of them in the penalty kill, which has hindered the ‘Caps in previous games.

Players to Watch

Alexandre Grenier – Grenier leads the team with 31 points in 35 games played. He also held a goal streak from December 31^st to January 11^th.
Wacey Hamilton – Hamilton has the most penalty minutes on the team, with 48 so far this season.

Notes

Goaltenders

Defenseman Jordan Subban has been assigned to the AHL All-Star Classic Atlantic division roster.

Bachman 9-8-3 | 2.84 GAA | .901 Sv%
Demko 6-7-1 | 2.82 GAA | .902 Sv%

Matchup

January 17th, 18th | St. John’s, NL

ICECAPS	(stats as of Jan. 15, 2017)	COMETS
43 (3rd)	Points (Div. Rank)	36 (4th)
19-14-4-1	Record	15-16-5-1
9-6-1-0 (home)	Home/Away Record	7-8-2-1 (away)
.566	Winning Percentage	.486
109	Goals For	89
114	Goals Against	110
22.8%	Power-play	17.1%
76.5%	Penalty-kill	80.6%

Season Series – Recap

November 1, 2016 | UTI 3 STJ 4 |Back-to-Back wins for Surging ‘Caps
November 2, 2016 | UTI 3 STJ 6|
December 16, 2016 | STJ UTI |Comets: Lindgren Shuts the Door
December 28, 2016 | STJ UTI |Comets: ‘Caps Win in Overtime Nailbiter [w/Audio]
December 30, 2016 | STJ UTI |IceCaps-Comets: ‘Caps Victorious in Another OT Thriller [w/Audio]
January 17, 2017 | UTI STJ |
January 18, 2017 | UTI STJ |
April 9, 2017 | STJ UTI |

Saturday and Sunday January 21st, 22nd

Albany Devils

The Albany Devils (22-15-1-1) hold their spot at second in the north division. The devils have defeated the IceCaps in all previous games played this season, and remain strong in the special teams penalty kill.

Players to Watch

John Quenneville – Quenneville is the fifth overall rookie leader in the league. He is also the third rookie leader for both shots (89) and power-play points (14).
Andrew MacWilliam – MacWilliam is the third defenseman leader for major penalties with five so far this season.

Notes

Goaltenders

Two of the Devils forwards Joe Blandsi and John Quenneville have been named to the AHL All-Star Classic north division roster.

Blackwood 7-7-2 | 3.20 GAA | .888 Sv%
Appleby 10-5-0 | 1.87 GAA | .929 Sv%

Matchup

January 21st, 22nd | St. John’s, NL

ICECAPS	(stats as of Jan. 15, 2017)	DEVILS
43 (3rd)	Points (Div. Rank)	46 (2nd)
19-14-4-1	Record	22-15-1-1
9-6-1-0 (home)	Home/Away Record	9-10-0-1 (away)
.566	Winning Percentage	.590
109	Goals For	109
114	Goals Against	102
22.8%	Power-play	17.4%
76.5%	Penalty-kill	83.0%

Season Series – Recap

October 15, 2016 | STJ 2 ALB 5 | Gritty Hockey Leaves Caps Still Searching for a Win
November 12, 2016 | STJ ALB | Devils: Strong Power Play, But ‘Caps Come Up Short
January 4, 2017 | STJ ALB | Devils: Struggling Offense, Penalty Kill Hinder ‘Caps
January 21, 2017 | ALB STJ|
January 22, 2017 | ALB STJ |
February 24, 2017 | ALB STJ |
February 25, 2017 | ALB STJ |
April 7, 2017 | STJ ALB |

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