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Admirals Hope To Take Bite Out Of Bears And Monarchs

March 25, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL) - Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - The Norfolk Admirals will conclude their eight-game homestand by entertaining the Hershey Bears on Wednesday and the Manchester Monarchs on Friday and Saturday at Scope.

The Admirals fell to the Providence Bruins 7-0 on Wednesday night at Scope. Radek Smolenak had two goals and Marc Denis made 34 saves as the Admirals exorcized the demons of their Wednesday loss to Providence with a 6-1 victory over the Lowell Devils on Friday night at Scope. Rob Klinkhammer scored on a penalty shot and Brandon Segal scored his third goal in five games, but the Admirals surrendered three unanswered goals in the third period as they fell to the Lowell Devils 4-2 on Saturday night at Scope.

EAST DIVISION STANDINGS

At 25-39-2-5, the Admirals are seventh in the East Division with 57 points. The East is led by the Philadelphia Phantoms (41-24-3-3, 88 pts) with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (42-25-0-3, 87 pts) a single point away from tying their Keystone State rivals with one game in hand and the Albany River Rats (40-26-2-4, 86 pts) just two points back. The Hershey Bears (36-28-1-5, 78 pts) are currently in the final playoff spot with the Binghamton Senators (32-27-8-4, 76 pts) two points back and the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (35-30-1-2, 73 pts) five points back but with two games in hand.

THE ADMIRALS' WEEK AHEAD

Wed., Mar. 26 ... vs. Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals) ... 7:15 p.m. ... Baxter's College Night

Fri., Mar. 28 ... vs. Manchester Monarchs (Los Angeles Kings) ... 7:15 p.m. ... Special Olympics Night

Sat., Mar. 29 ... vs. Manchester Monarchs (Los Angeles Kings) ... 7:15 p.m. ... MDA Jersey Auction Presented by PAPCO

ADMIRALS' LOG

- Center Dana Tyrell (born 4/23/89) became the youngest player in Norfolk Admirals history on Friday versus Lowell at 18 years, 10 months and 28 days. The 2007 second-round draft pick of the Lightning netted assists in both of his first pro games.

- Despite being the youngest player in Norfolk Admirals history, Tyrell was not the youngest player on the ice. Devils' right wing Nick Palmieri (born 7/12/89) also made his pro debut on Friday at Scope at 18 years, 8 months and 9 days old.

- Defenseman Sean Hurley signed an ATO with Norfolk on Friday. That night, he picked up his first pro point with an assist and led the team with a +3 rating.

- Ten of 11 Norfolk forwards had points in Friday's 6-1 win over the Devils with six multi-point performances.

- RW Kyle Wanvig (20-31-51), C Blair Jones (14-23-37), LW Justin Keller (13-21-34), F Adam Henrich (14-17-31), LW Radek Smolenak (13-10-23) and F/D Jay Rosehill (3-3-6) have all recorded the highest point totals of their AHL careers while goaltender Jonathan Boutin (12-15-3) has recorded the most wins in his AHL career.

- The Admirals have killed 45 of their last 51 penalties (88.2%) over their past nine games.

- LW Radek Smolenak's first period power play goal on Friday night broke an 0-20 slump for Norfolk on the power play.

- Norfolk has been out-shot in its past 16 consecutive games by a 604-373 margin (-231).

ADMIRALS PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINEE

Norfolk Forward Brandon Segal continued to wield a hot stick. The veteran right wing netted two goals and an assist for Norfolk last week to lead the team in scoring. On Friday versus Lowell, Segal registered his first multipoint effort as an Admiral with a goal and an assist. He followed that up with another goal on Saturday night versus Lowell. The hard-hitting winger now has points in five of his last ten games (4-2-6).

FAMILY FUN PACKS OFFER GREAT VALUE ON FRIDAY

The Admirals and Ovations Food Services have teamed together to offer Family Fun Packs on this Friday, March 28 when the Admirals face off against the Manchester Monarchs. The Family Fun Pack will consist of four red level tickets to the game, four hot dogs, four popcorns and four sodas for just $48 - that's a savings of $37! The Family Fun Packs are on sale now only at the Scope Box Office.

BOOSTER CLUB END OF SEASON PARTY COMING UP THIS SUNDAY!

The Norfolk Admirals Booster Club End of Season Party is coming up soon! The party is on March 30th at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott at 6pm. This will be a sit-down dinner with all the players and coaching staff. The sign-up for this party will be at the Booster Club table in front of gate 8 during any home game. The deadline for signing up is Wednesday, March 26th. If you sign up early enough, you might be able to sit with your favorite player!

SPECIAL PARKING NOTICE

The Monticello Avenue Garage and Monticello Lot will close on March 29, 2008 due to construction. Please park at nearby facilities including St. Paul's Lot, Scope Garage, Brambleton Lot, Freemason St. Garage, York St. Garage, and MacArthur Center North and South Garages. For more information, please contact Norfolk's Division of Parking at 664-6222 or visit www.norfolk.gov/parking.

UPCOMING EVENTS/PROMOTIONS

Wednesday, March 26 (vs. Hershey Bears)

- Baxter's Admirals College Night - The Admirals will set aside 100 discounted white level tickets for students with a valid college ID on each mid-week home game during the 2007-08 regular season. These tickets, which normally sell for $12, will be available for $8 for college students. These tickets will also get college students a 20% discount on their food at Baxter's Sports Lounge before and after the game that day. Baxter's Admirals College Night tickets will only be available for purchase at the Scope Box Office. Students of any age with College Night tickets will be permitted into Baxter's prior to game time. After the game, only students over age 21 with College Night ticket stubs will be permitted unless a parent or guardian accompanies them.

Friday, March 28 (vs. Manchester Monarchs)

- Family Fun Packs (see above)

Saturday, March 29 (vs. Manchester Monarchs)

- MDA Jersey Auction Presented by PAPCO - The Admirals will don one-of-a-kind gold and blue jerseys with the original Admirals logo consisting of an anchor surrounded by five stars. These jerseys will be worn on Friday and Saturday only. Immediately following the conclusion of the game on Saturday, a live auction will take place on the ice with the jerseys being sold right off the players' backs. All proceeds go to the local chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

THIS WEEK ON THE IN MOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY ADMIRALS HOUR

Tune in to the In Motion Physical Therapy Admirals Hour on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. on ESPN Radio 1310 WGH-AM. "The Voice of the Admirals" Pete Michaud will be joined in the studios by Head Coach Steve Stirling and Assistant Coach Darren Rumble. If you would like to call in with a question, please dial (757) 497-1310.

NORFOLK LEADERS

Goals: Kyle Wanvig (20) Assists: Kyle Wanvig (31)

Points: Kyle Wanvig (51) Games: Brandon Segal (67)

PP goals: Kyle Wanvig (8) SH goals: Norm Milley, Karl Stewart (2)

+/- Rating: Vladimir Mihalik (+11) PIM: Jay Rosehill (163)

GAA: Marc Denis (3.09) Spct: Marc Denis (.905)

Wins: Jonathan Boutin (12) Losses: Jonathan Boutin, Marc Denis (15)

GPI: Jonathan Boutin (34) Minutes: Jonathan Boutin (1830)

HERSHEY LEADERS

Goals: Alexandre Giroux (28) Assists: Sami Lepisto (37)

Points: Alexandre Giroux (60) Games: Kyle Wilson (70)

PP goals: Alexandre Giroux (10) SH goals: Alexandre Giroux (4)

+/- Rating: Sami Lepisto (+27) PIM: Louis Robitaille (345)

GAA: Daren Machesney (2.57) Spct: Daren Machesney (.914)

Wins: Daren Machesney (19) Losses: Frederic Cassivi (17)

GPI: Frederic Cassivi (38) Minutes: Frederic Cassivi (2166)

MANCHESTER LEADERS

Goals: Brian Boyle (26) Assists: Teddy Purcell (52)

Points: Teddy Purcell (72) Games: Lewis, Meckler, Milam (66)

PP goals: Gabe Gauthier (15) SH goals: Trevor Lewis, David Meckler (2)

+/- Rating: Jeff Likens (+9) PIM: Paul Crosty (198)

GAA: Daniel Taylor (2.52) Spct: Daniel Taylor (.917)

Wins: Daniel Taylor (12) Losses: Erik Ersberg (13)

GPI: Erik Ersberg (30) Minutes: Erik Ersberg (1540)

TRANSACTIONS OF THE LAST WEEK

March 18, 2008 ADD LW Andy Contois - Signed to Professional Tryout Contract (PTO)

NOTE: F Adam Henrich - Signed to new PTO

March 21, 2008 ADD C Dana Tyrell - Signed to Amateur Tryout Contract (ATO)

ADD D Sean Hurley - Signed to Amateur Tryout Contract (ATO)

March 22, 2008 DELETE LW Andy Contois - Released from Professional Tryout Contract (PTO)

March 25, 2008 DELETE G Jonathan Boutin - Recalled from loan by Tampa Bay (NHL)

ADD G Ryan Munce - Reassigned by Tampa Bay (NHL) from Mississippi (ECHL)

ADMIRALS MEDIA GUIDES AVAILABLE

The Admirals are pleased to announce that the first ever Norfolk Admirals Media Guide is now available for purchase. With detailed information on the history of the AHL Admirals, biographies of current players, coaching staff and management, as well as a look at Norfolk's history against its opponents, an Admirals media guide is an excellent companion for any diehard fan while watching or listening to games. Admirals Media Guides are available for $15 at the Admirals Center Ice Souvenir Stand during games or at the Admirals Online Merchandise store at norfolkadmirals.com.

TICKETS

To purchase tickets to any Admirals game, you may visit the Scope Box Office weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., visit any Ticketmaster outlet, call Ticketmaster at (757) 671-8100 or visit Ticketmaster online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Save money by purchasing Admirals season tickets, ten packs or group tickets! Stop by the Admirals' Administrative Offices at Scope or call (757) 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ON THE RADIO/INTERNET

All games are broadcast on ESPN Radio 1310 WGH-AM. The games are also cybercast at SportsJuice.com. Go to SportsJuice.com, or click on the link at norfolkadmirals.com. Broadcasts begin 15 minutes prior to game time.

Games are also viewable through the Internet on a pay-per-view basis through B2 Networks for anyone with a high-speed cable modem, T1 or DSL broadband connection and Windows Media Player 9 or higher. Visit norfolkadmirals.com and click the B2 Networks banner to view all Admirals' home and away games.


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