AHL Norfolk Admirals

Admirals Look to Build On Success Before Setting Sail on Long Road Trip

Published on February 11, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - The Norfolk Admirals are one of the hottest teams in the American Hockey League having picked up 14 points in their last ten games (6-2-1-1). They look to continue their winning ways in three home games this week before hitting the road for a nine-game, 17-day road trip.

Last week, the Admirals won two of three games against East division foes at Scope. On Wednesday night, Junior Lessard tied the game in the third period and netted the winning conversion in the shootout as the Admirals defeated Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 3-2. On Friday night, Jonathan Boutin made 27 saves and twelve different Admirals had points in a 5-0 victory over Binghamton. On Saturday night, Karl Stewart and Kyle Wanvig each had a goal and an assist but the Admirals fell to the Senators 3-2.

This week, the Admirals will welcome back the Penguins on Wednesday night at Scope before hosting the Worcester Sharks on Friday and Saturday night. All three games will begin at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday night is Baxter's College Night with a limited amount of $10 tickets for college students. Friday night is Military Appreciation Night with $8 tickets available for members of the military. Friday night is also team poster giveaway night for the first 2,500 fans, courtesy of Norfolk Used Tire. For more details on these promotions, please see below.

EAST DIVISION STANDINGS

At 17-28-2-4, the Admirals are seventh in the East Division with 40 points. The East is led by the Philadelphia Phantoms (33-17-1-2, 69 pts). The Hershey Bears (28-17-0-4, 60 pts) are in second place, followed by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (28-18-0-3, 59 pts), Albany River Rats (27-22-0-2, 56 pts), Binghamton Senators (24-19-4-4, 56 pts) and Bridgeport Sound Tigers (25-24-1-0, 51 pts).

THE ADMIRALS' WEEK AHEAD

Wed., Feb. 13 ... vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Pittsburgh Penguins) ... 7:15 p.m.

Fri., Feb. 15 ... vs. Worcester Sharks (San Jose Sharks) ... 7:15 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 16 ... vs. Worcester Sharks (San Jose Sharks) ... 7:15 p.m.

ADMIRALS' LOG

- Norfolk's four-game winning streak (tied for longest of the season) and season-high eight-game point streak (6-0-1-1) came to an end on Saturday vs. Binghamton.

- Paul Szczechura's ten-game scoring streak (7-7-14) also came to an end on Saturday. The streak stands as the longest by an Admiral this season, is tied for the longest by an AHL rookie this season (Lake Erie's David Jones), and is tied for the fourth-longest point streak in Norfolk Admirals history.

- Junior Lessard's five-game point streak (2-4-6) also came to an end on Saturday.

- Karl Stewart registered points in all three contests this week (3-2-5).

- In Norfolk's 5-0 victory over Binghamton on Friday:

o The Admirals had their largest margin of victory this season.

o Ten of 11 Norfolk forwards recorded points.

o Every skater on the roster was at least +1.

o Norfolk was whistled for a season-low four penalty minutes.

o Jonathan Boutin made 27 saves for the shutout.

o The first four inductees in the Admirals Hall of Fame were enshrined: Founder Blake Cullen, Coach John Brophy, Player/Assistant Coach/General Manager Al MacIsaac and Player Rod Taylor.

- Admirals goaltender Jonathan Boutin has two shutouts in his past three games played. This season is the first in Boutin's three AHL campaigns that he has registered multiple shutouts, and he is the first Norfolk netminder to register multiple shutouts in a single season since 2004-05.

- Wednesday's win marked the first time since March - November, 2002, that the Admirals have defeated the Penguins in three straight games.

- If Norfolk picks up at least one more point against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in their final two matchups, it will guarantee a .500+ points percentage in the season series against the Penguins for the first time since 2001-02.

ADMIRALS RBK/AHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINEE

Veteran winger Karl Stewart paced Norfolk with three goals and two assists in three home games last week. On Wednesday night against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, his shorthanded goal midway through the second period changed the momentum of the game as the Admirals erased a 2-0 deficit in a 3-2 shootout win. On Friday night, Stewart registered a goal and an assist in a four-goal second period as Norfolk routed Binghamton 5-0. In the Saturday rematch against the Senators, Stewart once again notched a goal and an assist and had a team-best +2 rating in a 3-2 setback. Stewart was the second star of each game played last week.

NORFOLK LEADERS

Goals: Kyle Wanvig (15) Assists: Kyle Wanvig (27)

Points: Kyle Wanvig (42) Games: Karl Stewart (50)

PP goals: Justin Keller, Kyle Wanvig (7) SH goals: Karl Stewart (2)

+/- Rating: Jay Leach (+11) PIM: Jay Rosehill (126)

GAA: Marc Denis (2.93) Spct: Jonathan Boutin (.905)

Wins: Jonathan Boutin (9) Losses: Jonathan Boutin (11)

GPI: Jonathan Boutin (26) Minutes: Jonathan Boutin (1425)

WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON LEADERS Goals: Chris Minard (21) Assists: Tim Brent (28)

Points: Tim Brent (38) Games: Mark Ardelan, Deryk Engelland (49)

PP goals: Chris Minard (10) SH goals: Ryan Lannon (1)

+/- Rating: Kurtis McLean (+13) PIM: Dennis Bonvie (122)

GAA: John Curry (2.06) Spct: Ty Conklin (.919)

Wins: Ty Conklin (11) Losses: Ty Conklin (7)

GPI: John Curry (19) Minutes: John Curry (1106)

WORCESTER LEADERS Goals: Mike Iggulden (18) Assists: Mike Iggulden (24)

Points: Mike Iggulden (42) Games: Several (48)

PP goals: Graham Mink (8) SH goals: Several (1)

+/- Rating: Nate Raduns (+5) PIM: Brennan Evans (146)

GAA: Taylor Dakers (3.05) Spct: Thomas Greiss (.896)

Wins: Thomas Greiss (13) Losses: Thomas Greiss (11)

GPI: Thomas Greiss (25) Minutes: Thomas Greiss (1492)

TRANSACTIONS

February 9, 2008 ADD D Kevin Quick - Signed to Amateur Tryout Contract (ATO)

UPCOMING EVENTS/PROMOTIONS Wednesday, February 13 (vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins)

- Baxter's Admirals College Night - The Admirals will set aside 100 discounted white level tickets for students with a valid college ID on each mid-week home game during the 2007-08 regular season. These tickets, which normally sell for $12, will be available for $8 for college students. These tickets will also get college students a 20% discount on their food at Baxter's Sports Lounge before and after the game that day. Baxter's Admirals College Night tickets will only be available for purchase at the Scope Box Office. Students of any age with College Night tickets will be permitted into Baxter's prior to game time. After the game, only students over age 21 with College Night ticket stubs will be permitted unless a parent or guardian accompanies them.

Friday, February 8 (vs. Binghamton Senators)

- Military Appreciation Night - The Admirals will honor the military with Military Appreciation Night on Friday, February 15, when they take on the Worcester Sharks. All members of the military can receive red level tickets for just $8 through the Scope Box Office. If you have a group or command that would like to sit together, you may contact Admirals Director of Group Sales Charlie Colón at (757) 640-1212 ext. 23 or email Charlie at charlie@norfolkadmirals.com.

- Team Poster Giveaway - The first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive a team poster courtesy of Norfolk Used Tire.

ADMIRALS WIVES AND GIRLFRIENDS PUCK SALE The Admirals wives and girlfriends will be selling autographed Admirals hockey pucks to benefit the ForKids organization at Saturday night's game. One lucky fan will receive a special Admirals gift basket including a team-autographed stick, four tickets to two different March Admirals games and other Admirals goodies! Pucks will be sold until the start of the third period.

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. "The Voice of the Admirals" Pete Michaud will be joined in the studio by a player (to be announced).

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 an excellent companion for any diehard fan while watching or listening to games. 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

To 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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