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Admirals, Bruins exchange wins

November 14, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - The Admirals played back-to-back games against Providence this past weekend, coming away with a split against the Bruins. A Bruins goal with under three minutes left in the third broke a 1-1 tie as the Admirals fell 3-1 on Friday night. Carl Corazzini, James Wisniewski, Martin St. Pierre and Quintin Laing scored on Saturday while Adam Munro stopped 27 shots to secure a 4-1 victory for Norfolk.

The Admirals entertain the East Division-leading Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Friday night before traveling to Wilkes-Barre on Saturday and Philadelphia on Sunday.

STANDINGS

At 6-7-0-1 (13 pts), Norfolk is currently fourth in the East Division. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (13-0-1-0, 27 pts) is in first, followed by Hershey (8-3-1-3, 20 pts) in second and Bridgeport (7-6-1-0, 15 pts) in third. Philadelphia (5-8-0-2, 12 pts) and Binghamton (3-8-1-1, 8 pts) trail the Admirals.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Friday, November 18...Norfolk vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins...7:15 p.m. Saturday, November 19...Norfolk at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins...7:05 p.m. Sunday, November 20...Norfolk at Philadelphia Phantoms...5:05 p.m.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Friday, November 18 (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins)

STIHL's Hometown Heroes - Throughout the season, STIHL Inc. and the Admirals will recognize individuals who make a difference in the Hampton Roads Community. The next Hometown Hero will be honored with a presentation during the game that evening. Wednesday, November 23 (Philadelphia Phantoms)

Harris Teeter Turkey Bowl Night - Five lucky fans will compete to win prizes courtesy of Harris Teeter.

TEAM NOTEBOOK

On November 12th, the Admirals did not allow a power play goal for the first time in eight games (since Oct. 22 vs. Philadelphia).

That same game, Quintin Laing notched an empty-net shorthanded goal for Norfolk's first SH goal of the season. It was Laing's fifth career shorthanded tally, tying him with Matt Henderson for second place on the team's all-time leaders list for SH goals (1st - Ajay Baines, 9).

Colin Fraser has penalty minutes in 10 straight games (28 PIM since October 21st). Norfolk's franchise record for consecutive games with PIM is 11 set by Johnathan Aitken from October 18 through November 9, 2002 (45 PIM).

Carl Corazzini has seven points (2g, 5a) in the last seven games.

Steve Munn registered his first assist with Norfolk on November 12th.

Former Admirals Mark Bell (2g) and Duncan Keith (1g, 1a) led the Blackhawks to a 3-1 win over Edmonton Sunday. All Chicago goals and assists in the game went to former Admirals. It was the third game this season that players who have previously donned an Admirals jersey accounted for all Blackhawks' scoring (10/29 vs. Detroit, 11-6 vs. Phoenix).

34 of 49 goals (69%), 52 of 84 assists (62%), and 86 of 133 points (65%) for the Blackhawks this season have been scored by former Norfolk Admirals.

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, November 8th 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 Norfolk netminder Adam Munro in the studio taking fans' calls.

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. Season Tickets, 20 Game Plans, 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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