Admirals earn five points, continue New England invasion this week
Published on February 27, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
NORFOLK, VA - The Admirals picked up five out of a possible eight points in the standings, playing games on four different opponents' ponds last week. Nathan Barrett scored twice and Martin St. Pierre had three assists, but the Ads fell 4-3 in a shootout to Albany on February 22nd. Corey Crawford made 36 saves as Norfolk rebounded to defeat Providence 4-2 on February 24th. The next night, Matt Keith and Mark Cullen each lit the lamp twice to lead the Admirals to a 5-2 win at Springfield. Norfolk closed out the week with a 4-1 loss at Portland on Sunday. Norfolk's 11-game road trek continues as the team invades New England for five matches in six days.
STANDINGS
At 30-21-2-4 (66 pts), Norfolk is currently fourth in the East. The division is led by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (39-14-3-3, 84 pts), followed by Hershey (34-16-2-8, 78 pts) and Bridgeport (31-25-3-2, 67 pts). Philadelphia (23-27-1-7, 54 pts) is fifth and Binghamton (23-29-3-3, 52 pts) sits in sixth.
THE WEEK AHEAD
Tuesday, February 28...Norfolk @ Manchester Monarchs...7:05 p.m.
Wednesday, March 1...Norfolk @ Hartford Wolf Pack...7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 3...Norfolk @ Portland Pirates...7:05 p.m.
Saturday, March 4...Norfolk @ Lowell Lock Monsters...2:05 p.m.
Sunday, March 5...Norfolk @ Bridgeport Sound Tigers...1:05 p.m.
NORFOLK LEADERS
Goals: Mark Cullen (29) Assists: Martin St. Pierre (35)
Points: Mark Cullen (62) Games Played: Nathan Barrett, Steve Munn (56)
PP goals: Nathan Barrett (18) SH goals: Quintin Laing (3)
+/- Rating: Quintin Laing (+13) PIM: Shawn Thornton (146)
GAA: Corey Crawford (2.77) Spct: Corey Crawford, Mike McKenna (.897)
Wins: Corey Crawford (18) Losses: Corey Crawford (16)
GPI: Corey Crawford (35) Minutes: Corey Crawford (2035)
MANCHESTER LEADERS
Goals: Brad Smyth (26) Assists: Brad Smyth (35)
Points: Brad Smyth (61) Games Played: Brad Smyth, Marty Wilford (59)
PP goals: Brad Smyth (8) SH goals: Petr Kanko (3)
+/- Rating: Brad Smyth (+18) PIM: Richard Seeley (91)
GAA: Barry Brust, Adam Hauser (2.71) Spct: Barry Brust, Adam Hauser (.915)
Wins: Adam Hauser (17) Losses: Adam Hauser (10)
GPI: Adam Hauser (32) Minutes: Adam Hauser (1860)
HARTFORD LEADERS
Goals: Jarkko Immonen (28) Assists: Thomas Pock (39)
Points: Jarkko Immonen (55) Games Played: Jarkko Immonen (58)
PP goals: Jarkko Immonen (14) SH goals: Alexandre Giroux (6)
+/- Rating: Daniel Girardi, Dwight Helminen (+16) PIM: Martin Grenier (213)
GAA: Al Montoya (2.53) Spct: Al Montoya (.911)
Wins: Al Montoya (18) Losses: Robert Gherson (7)
GPI: Al Montoya (28) Minutes: Al Montoya (1518)
PORTLAND LEADERS
Goals: Dustin Penner (30) Assists: Ryan Shannon (43)
Points: Ryan Shannon (62) Games Played: Kent Huskins (59)
PP goals: Dustin Penner (10) SH goals: Dustin Penner (3)
+/- Rating: Dustin Penner (+28) PIM: Shane O'Brien (199)
GAA: Dieter Kochan (2.72) Spct: Dieter Kochan (.916)
Wins: Nathan Marsters (18) Losses: Nathan Marsters (9)
GPI: Nathan Marsters (32) Minutes: Nathan Marsters (1750)
LOWELL LEADERS
Goals: Keith Aucoin (21) Assists: Keith Aucoin (43)
Points: Keith Aucoin (64) Games Played: Johnny Boychuk (59)
PP goals: Paul Healey (12) SH goals: Chad LaRose (3)
+/- Rating: Chad LaRose (+11) PIM: Jeff Finger (91)
GAA: Vitaly Kolesnik (2.90) Spct: Craig Kowalski (.918)
Wins: Vitaly Kolesnik (14) Losses: Vitaly Kolesnik (13)
GPI: Vitaly Kolesnik (28) Minutes: Vitaly Kolesnik (1657)
BRIDGEPORT LEADERS
Goals: Sean Bergenheim (25) Assists: Rob Collins (36)
Points: Rob Collins (53) Games Played: Steve Regier (61)
PP goals: Jeff Hamilton (10) SH goals: Sean Bergenheim (4)
+/- Rating: Several (+7) PIM: Sean Bergenheim (112)
GAA: Frederic Cloutier (2.65) Spct: Frederic Cloutier (.919)
Wins: Wade Dubielewicz (13) Losses: Wade Dubielewicz (14)
GPI: Wade Dubielewicz (30) Minutes: Wade Dubielewicz (1670)
TEAM NOTEBOOK
- Mark Cullen tied a franchise record for points in a season (61, Brett McLean - 2002-03) when he registered three points at Springfield on February 25th. The next night at Portland, Cullen set a new record with a goal for his 62nd point of the year.
- In four games last week, Norfolk had 36 power play chances to just 20 penalty kills. The Admirals were 7-36 with the man-advantage (19.44) and killed off 16 of 20 shorthanded situations (80.00).
- Norfolk has been outshot in three straight games (since February 24 at Springfield) for only the second time this year.
- Mark Cullen has points in seven of the last eight matches (7+3=10 points since February 11 vs. Springfield).
- Nathan Barrett is currently tied for first in the AHL in power play goals with 18.
- Pavel Vorobiev has picked up points (1g, 3a) in three straight contests.
- James Wisniewski had a four-game assist streak snapped at Portland on Sunday.
- Brandon Rogers registered his first point as an Admiral with an assist at Portland Sunday.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
Friday, March 10 (Bridgeport Sound Tigers)
- Special Olympics Night - Help the Admirals âpack the house' by purchasing tickets for this game. A portion of the proceeds to benefit Virginia's Special Olympics. Call the Admirals at 640-1212 for more information.
- Thunderstick Giveaway - The first 2,500 fans will receive a pair of Thundersticks, courtesy of Coca-Cola.
- 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.
Friday, March 17 (Hartford Wolf Pack)
- 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.
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, February 21st from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on 670-AM WPMH, 1270-AM WTJZ and 1310-AM ESPN Radio. The Admirals' game at Hartford will follow on 670-AM WPMH, 1270-AM WTJZ.
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.
American Hockey League Stories from February 27, 2006
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- Mighty Ducks and Portland Pirates Release Statement on Jordan Smith - Portland Pirates
- Three well-deserved points - Manitoba Moose
- Knights win four of five on the road - Abbotsford Heat
- Griffins post seventh straight 40-win season - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Three home games highlight busy week - Iowa Chops
- Monarchs Report - Manchester Monarchs
- Predators Recall Upshall - Milwaukee Admirals
- Admirals earn five points, continue New England invasion this week - Norfolk Admirals
- Wolves Weekly Notes - Chicago Wolves
- Crunch Earn Points In Record Eleven Straight Games - Syracuse Crunch
- Binghamton Senators Weekly - Binghamton Senators
- Krahn Named CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week - Abbotsford Heat
- Knights making playoff push in West - AHL
- Wolf Pack Weekly - Connecticut Whale
- Giuliano Heads Back To LA - Manchester Monarchs
- Albany's Two-Game Week Opens Final 20-Game Stretch - Albany River Rats
- Canucks Recall Butenschon, Mojzis - Manitoba Moose
- Klepis and Green recalled to Washington - Hershey Bears
- Omaha's Krahn named CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week - AHL
- Senators recall Billy Thompson from Binghamton - Binghamton Senators
- Ryznar Recalled to New Jersey - Albany River Rats
- Bulldogs look to continue recent success - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Home games Thursday, Saturday - Houston Aeros
- Right winger rejoins Iowa - Iowa Chops
- Cleveland Barons Weekly Report - Cleveland Barons
- Winchester recalled by Oilers - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Monsters split the week 1-1-1 - Albany Devils
- Blackhawks recall Byfuglien - Norfolk Admirals
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