Admirals Look to Right Ship At Home Port
October 15, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
NORFOLK, VA - The Norfolk Admirals will look to turn things around in their first two home games this weekend following a 1-2 record in three road games this past weekend. On Friday in Bridgeport, the Admirals were shut out for the first time in 91 games as they fell to the Sound Tigers 2-0. Norfolk bounced back on Saturday in Albany as Ryan Munce stopped 36 of 37 shots in regulation and all five shooters in the shootout in a 2-1 win over the River Rats. On Sunday afternoon in Springfield, the Admirals allowed three goals in a three-minute span in the third period as they fell 4-3 to the Falcons.
The Admirals open the home portion of their 2007-08 schedule with Friday and Saturday contests against the Binghamton Senators. The puck drops at 7:15 p.m. for both games. The first 5,000 fans through the gates on Friday will receive a 2007-08 Norfolk Admirals Magnetic Schedule courtesy of Bath Fitter.
EAST DIVISION STANDINGS
RK TEAM GP W L OTL SOL PTS
1 Philadelphia Phantoms 5 5 0 0 0 10
2 Bridgeport Sound Tigers 3 2 1 0 0 4
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 5 2 3 0 0 4
4 Albany River Rats 3 1 1 0 1 3
5 Binghamton Senators 3 1 2 0 0 2
NORFOLK ADMIRALS 4 1 3 0 0 2
7 Hershey Bears 2 0 2 0 0 0
THE ADMIRALS' WEEK AHEAD
Fri., Oct. 19...vs. Binghamton Senators (Ottawa Senators)...7:15 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 20... vs. Binghamton Senators (Ottawa Senators)...7:15 p.m.
ADMIRALS' LOG
- Admirals goaltender Karri Ramo suffered a high ankle sprain in practice on Wednesday and is expected to be out of the lineup for 3-4 weeks. Goaltender Morgan Cey was recalled from Mississippi (ECHL) on Thursday and appeared in one game before being returned to the Sea Wolves today. Goaltender Jonathan Boutin was summoned from Mississippi today.
- Norfolk netminder Ryan Munce made his AHL debut on Friday in Bridgeport. He earned his first AHL victory on Saturday in Albany, stopping 36 of 37 shots and all five Albany shootout attempts. On the weekend, Munce stopped 63 of 66 shots for a .955 save percentage and 1.44 goals-against average.
- Mike Egener posted one goal and one assist on Sunday in Springfield to obtain two-thirds of his point total in 75 games with Springfield in 2006-07 (0g, 3a)
- After opponents posted a 27.8% (5-18) power play rating in the first two games of the season, the Admirals have limited opponents to a 13.3% (2-15) power play rating over the last two games.
- Norfolk is 1-29 (3.4% ) on the power play this season
- Only four AHL teams have later dates than Norfolk's Friday home opener for the start of their 2007-08 home schedule: Providence (11/14), Rockford (11/02), Grand Rapids (10/20) and Hershey (10/20)
- The following firsts have occurred so far this season:
o First Professional Goal: Chris Lawrence (10/05 at PHI)
o First AHL Goal: David Schneider (10/13 at ALB)
o First AHL Win: Ryan Munce (10/13 at ALB)
o First AHL Start: Ryan Munce (10/12 at BRI)
o First Admirals Goals: Kyle Wanvig (10/05 at PHI), Zbynek Hrdel (10/14 at SPR), Mike Egener (10/14 at SPR), Blair Jones (10/14 at SPR)
NORFOLK LEADERS
Goals: Kyle Wanvig (2) Assists: Norm Milley (3)
Points: Kyle Wanvig (4) Games Played: Several (4)
PP goals: David Schneider (1) SH goals: Kyle Wanvig, Chris Lawrence (1)
+/- Rating: Justin Fletcher (+3) PIM: Karl Stewart (17)
GAA: Ryan Munce ( 1.44) Spct: Ryan Munce (.955)
Wins: Ryan Munce (1) Losses: Ramo, Munce, Cey (1)
GPI: Ryan Munce (2) Minutes: Ryan Munce (125)
BINGHAMTON LEADERS
Goals: Niko Dimitrakos (2) Assists: Brian Lee (3)
Points: Bois, Nikulin, Zubov, Lee (3) Games Played: Several (3)
PP goals: Ilya Zubov, Matt Kinch (1) SH goals: Danny Bois (1)
+/- Rating: Lawrence Nycholat, Geoff Waugh (+2) PIM: Greg Amadio (16)
GAA: Jeff Glass ( 2.03) Spct: Ray Emery (.930)
Wins: Ray Emery (1) Losses: Ray Emery, Jeff Glass (1)
GPI: Ray Emery (2) Minutes: Ray Emery (120)
TRANSACTIONS
October 15, 2007 DELETE G Morgan Cey - Returned on loan to Mississippi (ECHL)
ADD G Jonathan Boutin - Reassigned by Tampa Bay (NHL) from Mississippi (ECHL)
October 11, 2007 ADD G Morgan Cey - Recalled from loan from Mississippi (ECHL)
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
Friday, October 19 (Binghamton Senators)
- Admirals' Home Opener - See the new-look Admirals for the first time as we introduce the 2007-08 roster and kick off the first of 40 regular season games at Scope.
- Magnetic Schedule Giveaway, Courtesy of Bath Fitter - The first 5,000 fans through the gates will receive a 2007-08 Norfolk Admirals Magnetic Schedule, courtesy of Bath Fitter.
THIS WEEK ON THE IN MOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY ADMIRALS HOUR
On Thursday night, Admirals Head Coach Steve Stirling will join "The Voice of the Admirals" Pete Michaud in the studio to take your calls. The In Motion Physical Therapy Admirals Hour starts at 6:00 on ESPN Radio 1310. You may call in with questions and comments at 497-1310.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Please note that practice times are highly subject to change. Fans are strongly urged to contact the Admirals prior to traveling to practices to confirm the schedule.
Tuesday, October 16: 10:30 a.m. at Norfolk Scope
Wednesday, October 17: 10:30 a.m. at Norfolk Scope
Thursday, October 18: 10:30 a.m. at Norfolk Scope
Friday, October 19: 10:30 a.m. at Norfolk Scope
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. To purchase Admirals season tickets, twenty-game plans, 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.
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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