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Admirals Hope to Meet Goals on Road Trip

December 17, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - After mustering just one goal in two home games last week, the Admirals hope to jump-start their offense during a three-game road trip this week.

On Friday night at Scope, the Admirals surrendered four third-period goals as they fell to the Hershey Bears 5-1. On Saturday night at Scope, Karri Ramo stopped 26 of 27 shots, but the Admirals fell to the Philadelphia Phantoms 1-0.

The Admirals now embark on a three-game road trip with stops in Bridgeport on Wednesday, Binghamton on Friday and Hershey on Saturday. Friday night's game is another B2 Night at Baxter's (see below for details).

EAST DIVISION STANDINGS

Norfolk (10-15-1-2, 23 points) is currently tied for sixth place in the East Division. The Philadelphia Phantoms (19-8-1-0, 29 points) lead the division. The Albany River Rats (16-12-0-2, 34 points) sit in second place. The Hershey Bears (14-10-0-2) and Binghamton Senators (13-11-3-1) are tied for third with 30 points apiece. The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (14-12-0-1, 29 points) are in fifth place. The Admirals and Bridgeport Sound Tigers (11-14-1-0) are tied for sixth with 23 points.

THE ADMIRALS' WEEK AHEAD

Wed., Dec. 19 ... at Bridgeport Sound Tigers (New York Islanders) ... 7:30 p.m.

Fri., Dec. 21 ... vs. Binghamton Senators (Ottawa Senators) ... 7:05 p.m. B2 Night at Baxter's

Sat., Dec. 22 ... vs. Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals) ... 7:00 p.m.

ADMIRALS RBK/AHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINEE

Norfolk goaltender Karri Ramo was one of the few bright spots for the Admirals as they dropped two home contests against East Division rivals last week. Ramo made 22 saves on 25 shots - including several impressive stops - on Friday night versus, Hershey but the Bears defeated Norfolk 5-1. On Saturday night versus Philadelphia, Ramo allowed only one goal and made 26 stops in a 1-0 loss. In his last four games, Ramo is 2-2-0 with a 2.14 goals-against average and a .934 save percentage.

ADMIRALS' LOG

- On Saturday, the Admirals were shut out at home for the first time in more than two years. Scott Munroe made 25 saves as the Phantoms defeated Norfolk 1-0. The last time the Admirals were shut out at home was also in a 1-0 loss to Philadelphia on October 22, 2005, when Jamie Storr made 44 saves and R.J. Umberger scored the game's only goal.

- Darroll Powe's shorthanded goal on Saturday was the first shorthanded goal allowed by the Admirals since 11/21/07 - a span of nine games without allowing a shorthanded goal.

- The Admirals are tied with the Rochester Americans for the most shorthanded goals allowed in the AHL this season with nine.

- Norfolk is 2-10-0-1 when allowing the first goal and is 8-5-1-1 when scoring the first goal this season.

- Norfolk (0-8-0-0) and the Manchester Monarchs (0-5-1-1) are the only AHL teams this season without a win when trailing after one period.

- Karl Stewart (4-3-7) had a five-game point streak end on Saturday

Adam Henrich (5-6-11) had a five-game point streak end on Friday

Norm Milley (2-4-6) had a five-game point streak end on Friday

Kyle Wanvig (1-4-5) had a four-game point streak end on Friday

NORFOLK LEADERS

Goals: Kyle Wanvig (12) Assists: Kyle Wanvig (19)

Points: Kyle Wanvig (31) Games: Jay Leach, Kyle Wanvig (28)

PP goals: Kyle Wanvig (7) SH goals: Several (1)

+/- Rating: Jay Leach (+4) PIM: Jay Rosehill (87)

GAA: Jonathan Boutin ( 3.06) Spct: Jonathan Boutin (.910)

Wins: Jonathan Boutin (6) Losses: Jonathan Boutin (5)

GPI: Jonathan Boutin (16) Minutes: Jonathan Boutin (842)

BRIDGEPORT LEADERS

Goals: Jeff Tambellini (11) Assists: Jeff Tambellini (14)

Points: Jeff Tambellini (25) Games: Several (26)

PP goals: Steve Regier, Ben Walter (5) SH goals: Jeremy Colliton, Jeff Tambellini (2)

+/- Rating: Tim Jackman (+3) PIM: Kip Brennan (143)

GAA: Mike Morrison (2.74) Spct: Mike Morrison (.904)

Wins: Mike Morrison (7) Losses: Joey MacDonald (10)

GPI: Joey MacDonald (14) Minutes: Joey MacDonald (842)

BINGHAMTON LEADERS

Goals: Denis Hamel (17) Assists: Lawrence Nycholat (15)

Points: Denis Hamel (25) Games: Several (28)

PP goals: Denis Hamel (7) SH goals: Justin Mapletoft (4)

+/- Rating: Cody Bass (+7) PIM: Jeremy Yablonski (92)

GAA: Jeff Glass (2.22) Spct: Jeff Glass (.928)

Wins: Jeff Glass (8) Losses: Jeff Glass (7)

GPI: Jeff Glass (17) Minutes: Jeff Glass (944)

HERSHEY LEADERS

Goals: Joe Motzko (10) Assists: Jason Morgan, Kyle Wilson (11)

Points: Grant Potulny, Kyle Wilson (17) Games: Kyle Wilson (26)

PP goals: Joe Motzko (6) SH goals: Jay Beagle (1)

+/- Rating: Quintin Laing (+9) PIM: Louis Robitaille (153)

GAA: Daren Machesney (2.17) Spct: Daren Machesney (.922)

Wins: Frederic Cassivi (9) Losses: Frederic Cassivi (9)

GPI: Frederic Cassivi (19) Minutes: Frederic Cassivi (1101)

ADMIRALS AMONG THE AHL LEADERS

- Kyle Wanvig is seventh in scoring (31 points), tied for eleventh in goals (12), tied for thirteenth in assists (19) and tied for third in power play goals (7).

- Jay Rosehill is tied for tenth in penalty minutes (87)

TRANSACTIONS

December 13, 2007 DELETE G Karl Goehring - Released from PTO

December 14, 2007 DELETE C Blair Jones - Recalled from loan by Tampa Bay (NHL)

ADD C Bracken Kearns - Signed to PTO

WINNER ANNOUNCED FOR HOCKEY HEAVEN, PRESENTED BY SOUTHWEST & HILTON

Congratulations to Mary Malamala of Newport News, the winner of Hockey Heaven, presented by Southwest Airlines and Hilton.

Mary has won two tickets to Admirals games on Thursday, December 27 versus the Philadelphia Phantoms and Friday, December 28 versus the Hershey Bears, round-trip airfare to Tampa Bay, Florida, courtesy of Southwest Airlines, and two tickets to the Tampa Bay Lightning's game versus the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday, December 29 at 1:00 p.m. In addition, Mary has won an authentic game jersey from both the Admirals and the Lightning and hotel accommodations for Saturday night, December 28, in Tampa Bay courtesy of Hilton.

The Admirals would like to thank Southwest Airlines and Hilton for making Hockey Heaven possible.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Friday, December 21 (at Binghamton Senators)

- B2 Night at Baxter's - Join your fellow Admirals fans at Baxter's Sports Lounge in Downtown Norfolk on Friday night for another Admirals B2 Night at Baxter's. You can watch the Admirals take on Denis Hamel, Jeff Glass and the Binghamton Senators on the big screen starting at 7:05 p.m. For more details, please visit norfolkadmirals.com.

THIS WEEK ON THE IN MOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY ADMIRALS HOUR

Tune in to the In Motion Physical Therapy Admirals Hour on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. on ESPN Radio 1310 WGH-AM. Admirals Vice President Mark Bernard and Admirals Color Commentator Pat "The Red Whistle" Shetler will host the show. You may call in with questions and comments at 497-1310.

ADMIRALS LIGHTNING ON ICE GIFT PACKS

With the Lightning on Ice gift pack, you get four vouchers good for any 2007-08 Admirals regular season home game, $10 worth of Hockey Bucks (good toward tickets or merchandise at Admirals games), a limited edition Norfolk/Tampa Bay Inaugural Affiliation puck and a Tampa Bay Lightning key chain. Plus, one lucky gift pack will have a certificate good for a night in an Admirals corporate box. That's a $73 value for just $50! The Lightning on Ice gift packs are available at the Center Ice Souvenir Stand at Scope on game days and online at norfolkadmirals.com. Get them while supplies last!

ADMIRALS HOME AFTER THE HOLIDAYS TICKET OFFER

The Admirals Home After the Holidays ticket offer is a holiday treat that will make a great stocking stuffer for you and yours. The Admirals play nine games at Scope in January - one Wednesday game, four Friday games and four Saturday games. From now until January 4, if you buy tickets at the Scope Box Office for all eight weekend games, we'll give you the Wednesday game for free!

"We are very fortunate this season to have an abundance of home games in January, which is historically one of our best months for attendance," said Admirals Vice President Mark Bernard. "The Admirals Home After the Holidays ticket deal is a great way for Admirals fans to take in nine great games for the price of eight in a month when the Scope crowd is at its finest."

The Admirals Home After the Holidays ticket offer is available only at the Scope Box Office. The Scope Box Office is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. If you have questions, please call the Admirals office at (757) 640-1212.

ADMIRALS MEDIA GUIDES AVAILABLE

The Admirals are pleased to announce that the first ever Norfolk Admirals Media Guide is now available for purchase. With detailed information on the history of the AHL Admirals, biographies of current players, coaching staff and management, as well as a look at Norfolk's history against its opponents, an Admirals media guide is the perfect gift this holiday season for any diehard fan. Admirals Media Guides are available for $15 at the Admirals Center Ice Souvenir Stand during games or at the Admirals Online Merchandise store at norfolkadmirals.com.

TICKETS

Tickets to an Admirals game are another great way to spread holiday cheer. T o purchase tickets to any Admirals game, you may visit the Scope Box Office weekdays from 10:00 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.

Save money by purchasing Admirals season tickets, ten packs or group tickets! Stop by the Admirals' administrative offices at Scope or call (757) 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ON THE RADIO/INTERNET

All games are broadcast on ESPN Radio 1310 WGH-AM. The games are also cybercast at SportsJuice.com. Go to SportsJuice.com, or click on the link at norfolkadmirals.com. Broadcasts begin 15 minutes prior to game 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 norfolkadmirals.com and click the B2 Networks banner to view all Admirals' home and away games.

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