AHL Norfolk Admirals

Admirals finish road trip with weekend sweep

Published on December 18, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - The Norfolk Admirals went three-for-three to close out their six-game road trip this past weekend. On Friday, the reunited top scoring line of Troy Brouwer, Martin St. Pierre and Brandon Bochenski combined for ten points as the Admirals defeated the Binghamton Senators 7-5. The following evening, Norfolk scored on its first three shots and cruised to a 5-2 victory over the Springfield Falcons. On Sunday afternoon in Bridgeport, Bochenski scored twice and St. Pierre netted the game-winning goal in the third period to lead the Admirals past the Sound Tigers by a 3-1 score. In their first three games back with Norfolk since their seven-game stint with the Chicago Blackhawks, Bochenski and St. Pierre combined for seven goals and eight assists.

The Admirals return to Scope on Wednesday night for a rematch with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at 7:15. Norfolk then has two very important East Division showdowns on Friday and Saturday. Hershey visits Norfolk on Friday night at 7:15 with the Admirals looking for revenge after three tough losses to the Bears two weeks ago. The Admirals then travel to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on Saturday looking for their first win against the Penguins in the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza since the 2003-04 season.

STANDINGS

At 19-6-4-1 (43 pts), Norfolk is tied for second place in the East Division with Hershey (18-3-3-4, 43 pts). Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (20-4-2-2, 44 pts) has a one-point lead over the Admirals and Bears. Albany (14-11-2-0, 30 pts) is fourth, Bridgeport (12-10-1-3, 28 pts) is fifth, and both Philadelphia (10-16-1-0) and Binghamton (9-17-1-2) have 21 points and are tied for sixth.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, Dec. 20...Norfolk at Bridgeport Sound Tigers (New York Islanders)...7:15 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 22...Norfolk at Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals)...7:15 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 23...Norfolk at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Pittsburgh Penguins)...7:05 p.m.

NORFOLK LEADERS

Goals: Brandon Bochenski (21) Assists: Martin St. Pierre (29)

Points: Brandon Bochenski (40) Games Played: Brouwer, Fraser, Hendry (30)

PP goals: Brandon Bochenski (11) SH goals: Carl Corazzini, Craig MacDonald (2)

+/- Rating: Bryan Bickell (+14) PIM: Colin Fraser (70)

GAA: Corey Crawford (2.37) Spct: Corey Crawford (.925)

Wins: Corey Crawford (15) Losses: Corey Crawford (7)

GPI: Corey Crawford (23) Minutes: Corey Crawford (1339)

BRIDGEPORT LEADERS

Goals: Jeff Tambellini (15) Assists: Robert Nilsson (15)

Points: Jeff Tambellini (28) Games Played: Several (26)

PP goals: Jeff Tambellini (4) SH goals: Several (1)

+/- Rating: Jeff Tambellini (+9) PIM: Drew Fata (61)

GAA: Michael Mole (2.48) Spct: Wade Dubielewicz (.918)

Wins: Wade Dubielewicz (8) Losses: Billy Thompson (8)

GPI: Wade Dubielewicz (15) Minutes: Wade Dubielewicz (897)

HERSHEY LEADERS

Goals: Alexandre Giroux (21) Assists: Lawrence Nycholat (23)

Points: Alexandre Giroux (32) Games Played: Giroux, Nycholat, Bourque (27)

PP goals: Alexandre Giroux (7) SH goals: Alexandre Giroux (4)

+/- Rating: Giroux, Nycholat (+12) PIM: Louis Robitaille (91)

GAA: Maxime Daigneault (2.50) Spct: Maxime Daigneault (.915)

Wins: Frederic Cassivi (12) Losses: Frederic Cassivi (5)

GPI: Frederic Cassivi (22) Minutes: Frederic Cassivi (1282)

WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON LEADERS

Goals: Jonathan Filewich (13) Assists: Rob Schremp (16)

Points: Jonathan Filewich (28) Games Played: Filewich, Dixon, Matt Carkner (28)

PP goals: Erik Christensen (7) SH goals: Connor James, Alain Nasreddine (1)

+/- Rating: Alain Nasreddine (+9) PIM: Daniel Carcillo (78)

GAA: Jeff Deslauriers (2.30) Spct: Jeff Deslauriers (.912)

Wins: Jeff Deslauriers, Andrew Penner (10) Losses: Jeff Deslauriers, Andrew Penner (3)

GPI: Jeff Deslauriers, Andrew Penner (14) Minutes: Jeff Deslauriers (860)

TEAM NOTEBOOK

- Brandon Bochenski looks to tie the franchise scoring streak record on Wednesday at Scope when he looks for points in his eleventh consecutive game.

o During his ten-game streak, Bochenski has 11 goals and 14 assists for 24 points.

o Seven of Bochenski's ten games during that stretch have been multi-point games - including a four-goal performance on November 25 versus the Philadelphia Phantoms and a four-assist game on November 18 versus the Binghamton Senators.

o The eleven game scoring streak record of was just established by Martin St. Pierre earlier this season after standing at ten games for five seasons. From October 28 versus Hartford to November 21 versus Manchester, St. Pierre had four goals and 16 assists for 20.

- Corey Crawford had a streak of 362 minutes and 38 seconds between five-on-five goals ended by Andy Delmore's late third period goal on Saturday in Springfield. Crawford leads the AHL with 15 wins.

- Since their return to the Admirals from a seven-game recall to the Chicago Blackhawks, Bochenski (3G, 5A) and St. Pierre (4G, 3A) have combined for 15 points in two games. Line mate Troy Brouwer chips in another five points (1G, 4A) since the reunion of the Admirals' top scoring line on Friday night in Binghamton.

- Troy Brouwer had a seven-game scoring streak (4G, 9A) end on Sunday in Bridgeport.

- Craig MacDonald had a six-game scoring streak (2G, 4A) end on Saturday in Springfield.

- Matt Keith, the third-leading goal scorer in Norfolk Admirals history (58 regular season goals over four seasons), scored his first goal of the season in his 14th game last night in Springfield.

TRANSACTIONS

- On Thursday, the Admirals returned D Mitch Maunu on loan to the Toledo Storm (ECHL).

- On Wednesday, the Chicago Blackhawks (NHL) returned RW Brandon Bochenski and C Martin St. Pierre on loan to the Admirals.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Wednesday, December 20 (Admirals vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers, 7:15 p.m.)

- Jewish Heritage Night - Join the Admirals on Wednesday, December 20th when they take on the Bridgeport Sound Tigers for Jewish Heritage Night. There will be ceremonies before the game and special Jewish-themed music throughout the contest.

Friday, December 22 (Admirals vs. Hershey Bears, 7:15 p.m.)

- AJ Gator's Pre-Game Party Night - The Norfolk Admirals and AJ Gator's Sports Bar & Grill are pleased to announce the return of Gators Pre-Game Party Nights. With AJ Gator's Pre-Game Party Night packages, fans get a red-level seat for the night's game, a buffet at AJ Gator's on Granby Street in Downtown Norfolk, and a complimentary soft drink for only $15.00! Tickets may be purchased at the Scope Box office up to one day before the Gator's Pre-Game Party Night. The buffet is served from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. AJ Gator's Sports Bar & Grill is located at 7515 Granby Street in Downtown Norfolk.

- Seventh Annual Toy Toss Night to Benefit CHKD- When the Admirals take on the Hershey Bears on Friday, Dec. 22, be sure to bring a plush toy along with you to the game. When the Admirals score their first goal, you can throw the toy out onto the ice where they will be collected and donated to the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters. Also, Santa Claus will be on hand to take pictures with the kids!

ON THE RADIO/INTERNET

All games are broadcast on 670-AM WPMH, 1010-AM WRJR, 1270-AM WTJZ and 1450-AM WBVA. 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.

Please note that the Admirals Hour radio show will air Thursday, December 21, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on 670-AM WPMH, 1010-AM WRJR, 1270-AM WTJZ, 1450-AM and 1310-AM ESPN Radio. "The Voice of the Admirals" Pete Michaud will be joined by Admirals Head Coach Mike Haviland in the studio to take fans' calls. If you have questions for Pete or Coach Haviland, you may call in during the radio show or email them ahead of time to admiralsinfo@norfolkadmirals.com. If you email your questions, please be sure to include your first name and your city and state.

TICKET INFORMATION

Individual tickets for all Admirals' home games 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, 10-Packs and group tickets are available through the Admirals' office. For more information, visit the club's website at norfolkadmirals.com or call the Admirals at (757) 640-1212.

Check out the Norfolk Admirals Statistics

Share: Facebook | Twitter/X | LinkedIn | Reddit | Email



American Hockey League Stories from December 18, 2006


The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

OurSports Central