The Bulldogs begin their weekend with a Friday night home game against the Toronto Marlies (2-2-0-1). This will be the third of 12 meetings between the two teams, with the teams splitting the first 2 games last weekend. The Marlies are coming into tonight’s game on a 4 days rest, after losing 4-3 to the Griffins on Sunday, the third of a three-in-three for the Marlies. The Bulldogs come into tonight’s game after losing 3-1 to the Rochester Americans at the First Niagara Centre on Tuesday night. You can read more about that game in our recap.
The Bulldogs lineup for tonight’s game:
Forwards
Patrick Holland – Michael Bournival – Brendan Gallagher
Michael Blunden – Blake Geoffrion – Joonas Nattinen
Steven Quailer – Gabriel Dumont – Aaron Palushaj
Kyle Hagel – Darryl Boyce – Zack StortiniGoaltenders:
Injured: Cedrick Desjardins (Groin, out 1-2 weeks), Louis Leblanc (Ankle, out 4-6 weeks)
Healthy Scratches: Alexander Avtsin, Alain Berger, Brendon Nash
- Peter Delmas is starting his second straight game after making 29 saves in a 3-1 loss on Tuesday.
- Joonas Nattinen is playing his second game of the season after missing the first 2 games due to the flu.
Marlies Lineup for tonight’s game:
Forwards
Nicolas Deschamps – Keith Aucoin – Greg McKegg
Carter Ashton – Joe Colborne – Leo Komarov
Ryan Hamilton – Nazem Kadri – Mike Zigomanis
Jerry D’Amigo – Will Acton – Kenny RyanDefensemen
The Marlies once again did not announce their defense pairings.
Goaltenders
Notes:
Paul Ranger will be returning to action after missing 4 of 5 games this season.
