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.
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 17th and 18th, following another pair against the Devils on the 21st and 22nd.
Calendar: January 16 – 22
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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.
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Goaltenders
Defenseman Mark Barberio and Goalie Charlie Lindgren have been named to the AHL All-star classic north division roster.
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 31st to January 11th.
Wacey Hamilton – Hamilton has the most penalty minutes on the team, with 48 so far this season.
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Goaltenders
Defenseman Jordan Subban has been assigned to the AHL All-Star Classic Atlantic division roster.
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.
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Goaltenders
Two of the Devils forwards Joe Blandsi and John Quenneville have been named to the AHL All-Star Classic north division roster.
[…] The St. John’s IceCaps host the Utica Comets and the Albany Devils this week, each playing two games at Mile One Centre. For a preview of all four games, read IceCaps Weekly Forecast | ‘Caps Host Comets, Devils for Four Games […]
[…] The St. John’s IceCaps host the Utica Comets and the Albany Devils this week, each playing two games at Mile One Centre. For a preview of all four games, read IceCaps Weekly Forecast | ‘Caps Host Comets, Devils for Four Games […]