AHL Norfolk Admirals

Admirals Double Up Senators

Published on March 24, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


BINGHAMTON, NY - Troy Brouwer and Carl Corazzini had two goals each as the Norfolk Admirals (46-18-6-1) defeated the Binghamton Senators (19-42-3-5) 4-2 on Saturday night at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena.

The Admirals controlled play for much of the first period, out-shooting the Senators 16-4 in the opening frame and scoring the only goal of the period. Binghamton backstop Brian Elliott attempted to play a puck behind the net. However, Norfolk captain Craig MacDonald stole the puck from Elliott and centered it to the slot. Corazzini one-timed the puck into a nearly empty net at 14:59.

A sharp passing play on an Admirals power play 5:33 into the second period gave Norfolk a 2-0 lead. Martin St. Pierre sent a pass from the right half wall to Brouwer at the left faceoff dot. Brouwer one-timed the pass through Elliott's legs.

The Senators cut the Admirals' lead in half with a power play goal under four minutes later. Ryan Vesce spotted Josh Hennessy with a pass at the goalmouth, and Hennessy beat Norfolk goaltender Mike Brodeur at 9:06.

Brouwer's second goal of the game put the Admirals on top 3-1 after two periods. While on a five-on-three power play, Brouwer got the puck at the bottom of the left circle. He sent a snap shot that beat Elliott stick side at 15:09. Pierre Parenteau assisted on the play to stretch his scoring streak to nine games.

Norfolk took a 4-1 lead just 38 seconds into the final frame after another steal by MacDonald. The Admirals' captain stole the puck at center ice while the teams skated at four-on-four and sent Corazzini on a breakaway. Corazzini skated up the slot and sent a wrister top shelf, glove side.

The Senators cut their deficit to two goals midway through the period. Andrew Ebbett benefited from a turnover at the Norfolk blueline and sent a snap shot through a screen that beat Brodeur at 13:29.

That would be as close as Binghamton would get, as Brodeur stopped 19 of 20 shots in the third period to preserve a 4-2 Admirals win.

Brodeur (36 shots, 34 saves) picked up his fourth victory of the season. Elliott (37 shots, 33 saves) was saddled with the loss.

Norfolk was 2-6 on the power play. Binghamton was 1-8.

With 99 points, the Admirals now lead the East Division by one point over the Hershey Bears, who defeated the Philadelphia Phantoms tonight in Hershey. Norfolk also leads Wilkes-Barre/Scranton by five points, as the Penguins fell to the Hartford Wolf Pack at home tonight. Both Hershey and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton have two games in hand on Norfolk.

The Admirals return to Scope on Wednesday to battle the Philadelphia Phantoms. To purchase tickets to an Admirals game, you may visit the Scope Box Office weekdays from 10 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. To purchase Admirals ten packs or group tickets, please stop by the Admirals' administrative offices at Scope or call (757) 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tickets for the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs will go on sale Monday morning at the Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at (757) 671-8100 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, please visit norfolkadmirals.com or call (757) 640-1212.

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