GAME NOTES

Abbotsford Heat vs San Antonio Rampage - December 5, 2012

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Divisional Look

The Heat remain in top spot in the North Division, having earned 31 points in 21 games. On Sunday afternoon, the Heat take on the Toronto Marlies, who currently hold down second place in the division and have won their last three games played. The Heat have faced the Marlies three times this season, winning both games in a two game home set, before losing in Toronto on November 18th. Abbotsford has played the third place Lake Erie Monsters four times in 2012-13, earning seven of a possible eight points. The fourth place Rochester Americans are set to host the Heat on December 11th, with the Americans looking to earn a win after losing to the Heat 3-2 on November 16th. Rounding out the division are the Hamilton Bulldogs, who carry a 2-1-0-0 record when playing the Heat this season. The Bulldogs visit the AESC again on January 15th and 16th.

Top Round Talent

The Heat lineup has five first-round picks, spanning from 1999-2011:

• Sven Baertschi, 13th overall in 2011 (Calgary Flames)
• Greg Nemisz, 25th overall in 2008 (Calgary Flames)
• Leland Irving, 26th overall in 2006 (Calgary Flames)
• Krys Kolanos, 19th overall in 2000 (Phoenix Coyotes)
• Steve McCarthy, 23rd overall in 1999 (Chicago Blackhawks)

Which Route to the AHL?

• Eleven players made their way to professional hockey through the NCAA
• Twelve moved up the ranks through the WHL
• Six plied their trade in the OHL
• One graduated to pro hockey via the QMJHL

“Quotable” – John Weisbrod

When asked by Randy Sportak of the Calgary Sun about the status of Sven Baertschi, Flames Assistant GM John Weisbrod said: ““He had some symptoms the night of the game that would be consistent with getting hit, but it would be over-stating it that he had a concussion.”

Depleted Forward Ranks

The Heat have faced some injuries of late, with Prince George native Ryan Howse earning a call-up from the Utah Grizzlies to bolster the forward ranks. Lance Bouma, David Eddy, and Akim Aliu have been out long-term, with Ben Walter and Sven Baertschi sitting out the last two games after being injured last Friday. Michael Ferland is also out of the lineup due to injury.

Did you know…

The Heat carry the best home record in the AHL (9-1-2-1)…

The Heat are 8-1-0-0 when scoring first…

Ben Street leads the league in shots with 79…

Roman Horak is three back of the AHL lead in goals scored, recording twelve goals in twenty-one games played…

Barry Brust carries the best SV% and GAA in the league (0.958 / 0.99)...

On home ice, the Heat have negated 95.7% (45/47) of enemy opportunities with the man advantage…

The Heat are second in the AHL in home power play rankings, scoring 16 goals in 58 opportunities (27.6%)…

Chris Breen, Ben Street, Roman Horak, and T.J. Brodie have played in all 21 games this season…

T.J. Brodie has seven power play assists, while Roman Horak has five power play goals this season…

Roman Horak has a shooting completion rate of 22.2% (12/54)…