January 18, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL) Utica Comets UTICA COMETS (11-20-2-3) @ HAMILTON BULLDOGS (19-15-0-4)

Copps Coliseum, 7 p.m.

Radio: 94.9 K-Rock

Tonight's Game: The Utica Comets look to snap a six game losing skid as they travel north to take on the Hamilton Bulldogs. The Comets are currently in the midst of their second losing streak of five of more games this season.

When They Last Met: Utica and Hamilton played a thriller at The AUD in late November, which resulted in a 4-3 shootout victory for the Bulldogs. Henrik Tommernes scored with 1:04 left in regulation to force the extra session, while Alexandre Grenier and Darren Archibald also found the back of the net for the Comets. Nathen Beaulieu ended things with the game winning goal in the sixth round of the shootout.

Comets Outlook: The Utica Comets will being seeing red for quite some time, after they dropped their most lopsided decision of the season, an 8-3 defeat against the Albany Devils. Benn Ferriero, Alexandre Grenier and Brandon DeFazio scored for Utica in a losing effort. Goaltenders Mathieu Corbeil and Joe Cannata each surrendered four goals for the Comets, who fell to 11-20-2-3 with the defeat.

Bulldogs Outlook: Hamilton returns to action for the first time since Sunday, Jan. 12, where they defeated the Iowa Wild, 3-1. Nathan Beaulieu led the Bulldogs with two points (1-1-2) and Gabriel Dumont and Nick Tarnasky also scored for Hamilton.

Winger Marc Hagel was the lone goalscorer for Iowa, with a second period power-play marker. Dustin Tokarski earned his 15th victory of the season with 28 saves on 29 shots.

Not So Great Eight: The Utica Comets were on the wrong side of history against Albany, as their eight goals surrendered set a franchise high for goals allowed. The five goal margin of defeat was also a team worst. With the exception of wingers Alex Grenier and David Marshall and defensemen Alex Biega and Peter Andersson, all other 14 Comet skaters had a negative rating for the evening.

The Grass Is Always Grenier: Winger Alex Grenier extended his team high in goals to 12 for the season, with a third period marker against the Albany Devils. The Laval, PQ native is now tied for 12th in the AHL in rookie scoring with 24 points (12-12-24) this season.

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Gameday: Comets at Hamilton