AHL Norfolk Admirals

Admirals Bag Bears Twice

January 30, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - Norfolk played four games last week, facing division rival Hershey three times and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton once. The Ads won two of the three against Hershey, and took the Penguins to a shootout to pick up five of a possible eight points and remain tied for third place with Bridgeport. Carl Corazzini and Mark Cullen combined for three first period tallies as the Admirals downed the Bears 5-1 on January 25th. Hershey erased an early 4-1 Norfolk lead as the visitors netted six unanswered goals to win 7-4 on January 27th. The next night, the Admirals and Pens skated to a 3-3 tie at the end of regulation before Wilkes-Barre went on to win in a shootout. Cullen scored twice to lead Norfolk to a 4-3 win at Hershey on Sunday to close out the week.

After the All-Star Break, the Admirals host Binghamton for a pair this weekend.

STANDINGS At 23-17-2-3 (51 pts), Norfolk is currently tied for third in the East with Bridgeport (23-21-3-2, 51 pts). The division is led by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (34-6-3-2, 73 pts), followed by Hershey in second (28-12-2-7, 65 pts). Philadelphia (18-24-1-4, 41 pts) is in fifth and Binghamton (17-24-2-2, 38 pts) sits sixth.

THE WEEK AHEAD Friday, February 3...Norfolk vs. Binghamton Senators...7:15 p.m. Saturday, February 4...Norfolk vs. Binghamton Senators...7:15 p.m.

NORFOLK LEADERS Goals: Mark Cullen (19) Assists: Mark Cullen (29) Points: Mark Cullen (48) Games Played: Nick Kuiper (45) PP goals: Nathan Barrett (12) SH goals: Quintin Laing (2) +/- Rating: Quintin Laing (+12) PIM: Mike Brown (120) GAA: Corey Crawford (2.80) Spct: Mike McKenna (.899) Wins: Corey Crawford (12) Losses: Corey Crawford (12) GPI: Corey Crawford (25) Minutes: Corey Crawford (1438)

BINGHAMTON LEADERS Goals: Denis Hamel (27) Assists: Steve Martins (30) Points: Denis Hamel (51) Games Played: Several (45) PP goals: Denis Hamel (14) SH goals: Denis Hamel (2) +/- Rating: Grant Potulny (+13) PIM: Lance Ward (187) GAA: Kelly Guard (3.16) Spct: Kelly Guard (.905) Wins: Kelly Guard (11) Losses: Billy Thompson (12) GPI: Kelly Guard (26) Minutes: Kelly Guard (1331)

TEAM NOTEBOOK - Mark Cullen tied a franchise mark with a 10-game point streak from 1/7 to 1/27 (Mike Peluso 10/30/02 to 11/20/02). During that stretch, Cullen collected nine goals and 13 assists for 22 points. - The Admirals have won eight of their last 11 games, having scored four or more goals and allowing three or fewer tallies in each of their victories. They have netted 50 goals (4.5 avg.) while allowing 38 goals (3.5 avg.) during the 11-game span. - On Friday, January 27th, the Admirals' attendance was 7,064, their largest home crowd since joining the AHL in 2000-01. - The Ads were outshot by Hershey in each of their three meetings last week. - With Scott Reid and Mike McKenna serving as Norfolk's goaltenders since January 22nd, it marks the first time since the 2000-01 season that the Admirals have not had Craig Anderson, Michael Leighton, Adam Munro or Steve Passmore as at least one of the team's active netminders. The last tandem that did not include one of those four was Michel Larocque and Jeff Maund in ‘00-01. - Dustin Byfuglien has seven points (2g, 5a) in the last 10 games (since January 15th). - Shawn Thornton has collected 1+3=4 points in the past four matches (since January 25th). - Matt Keith has goals (3g) in three consecutive games. - James Wisniewski has assists (6a) in five straight contests.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS Friday, February 3 (Binghamton Senators) - Military Appreciation Night - Show a military ID at the Scope Box Office to receive Red Level tickets to that evening's game for just $7. Military groups, call the Admirals at 640-1212 ex. 20 to book your group. Saturday, February 4 (Binghamton Senators) - Trading Cards Giveaway - The first 2,500 fans will receive a set of Admirals Trading Cards courtesy of the Admirals Booster Club. Friday, February 10 (Springfield Falcons) - T-Shirt Giveaway - The first 5,000 fans will receive an Admirals T-Shirt courtesy of Liberty Tax Service. Saturday, February 11 (Springfield Falcons) - Puck Giveaway - The first 2,500 fans will receive a souvenir puck courtesy of the Azalea Festival. - Pre-game Party at AJ Gator's - 244 Granby St. in Norfolk. For $15, receive a red level ticket, hors d'oeuvres buffet and a soft drink before the game, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at the Scope Box Office. Season ticket holders, call the Admirals' office for special discount.

ON THE RADIO/INTERNET All games are broadcast on 670-AM WPMH and 1270-AM WTJZ. The games are also cybercast at SportsJuice.com. Go to www.SportsJuice.com, or click on the link at www.norfolkadmirals.com. Pre-game broadcasts begin 15 minutes prior to game starting 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 www.norfolkadmirals.com and click the B2 Networks banner to view all Admirals' home and away games.

The next Admirals Hour radio show is Tuesday, January 31st from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on 670-AM WPMH, 1270-AM WTJZ and 1310-AM ESPN Radio. This week, Pete Michaud welcomes a special guest in the studio taking fans' calls.

Be sure to catch all the action of the CCM AHL All-Star Skills Competition and All-Star Game on the 2006 Rbk Hockey AHL All-Star Classic TV network.

On Wednesday, February 1st at 8:00 PM (EST) the 2006 AHL All-Star Game will be televised live on Rogers Sportsnet (Canada) and NHL Center Ice (U.S.). A webcast on B2 Networks will also be available at www.theahl.com at no charge.

The 2006 CCM AHL All-Star Skills Competition will take place on Tuesday, January 31 at 8:00 PM (EST).

TICKET INFORMATION Tickets for all remaining contests on the Admirals' home schedule are available at the Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at (757) 671-8100 and online at www.ticketmaster.com.

10-Packs and Group Tickets are available through the Admirals' office. For more information, visit the club's website at www.norfolkadmirals.com or call the Admirals at (757) 640-1212.

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