AHL Norfolk Admirals

Admirals Make it Nine Wins in Nine Games at Scope

Published on November 20, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - The Norfolk Admirals picked up their eighth and ninth consecutive victories at Scope on Friday and Saturday to establish a new franchise mark for consecutive home wins. On Friday night, Danny Richmond and Colin Fraser each had two goals as the Admirals defeated Binghamton 8-2. In a Saturday matinee re-match, Norfolk erased two two-goal deficits and Carl Corazzini registered a hat trick as the Admirals beat the Senators 5-4.

The Admirals next play on Tuesday and Wednesday at Scope with a pair of 7:15 contests against the Manchester Monarchs. Norfolk then takes a quick trip to Wilkes-Barre to play the Penguins on Friday night before returning to Scope to face another East Division rival, the Philadelphia Phantoms, at 7:15.

STANDINGS

At 12-2-1-1 (26 pts), the Admirals are in first place in the East Division. Wilkes-Barre (12-3-1-0, 25 pts) is second, Hershey (10-2-1-2, 23 pts) is third, Bridgeport (8-5-0-3, 19 pts) is fourth, Albany (8-8-1-0, 17 pts) is fifth, Philadelphia (7-9-1-0, 15 pts) is sixth and Binghamton (4-11-0-2, 10 pts) is seventh.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Tuesday, Nov. 21...Norfolk vs. Manchester Monarchs (Los Angeles Kings)...7:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 22...Norfolk vs. Manchester Monarchs (Los Angeles Kings)...7:15 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 24...Norfolk at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Pittsburgh Penguins/Edmonton Oilers)...7:05 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 25...Norfolk vs. Philadelphia Phantoms (Philadelphia Flyers)...7:15 p.m.

NORFOLK LEADERS

Goals: Carl Corazzini (12) Assists: Martin St. Pierre (21)

Points: Martin St. Pierre (26) Games Played: Several (16)

PP goals: Brandon Bochenski (7) SH goals: Carl Corazzini (2)

+/- Rating: Brandon Rogers (+11) PIM: Chris Durno (53)

GAA: Corey Crawford (2.21) Spct: Corey Crawford (.928)

Wins: Corey Crawford (10) Losses: Corey Crawford (2)

GPI: Corey Crawford (13) Minutes: Corey Crawford (734)

MANCHESTER LEADERS

Goals: Noah Clarke (9) Assists: Kemp, Harrold, Werner (11)

Points: Noah Clarke (14) Games Played: Peter Harrold, Eric Werner (17)

PP goals: Noah Clarke, Lauri Tukonen (5) SH goals: Shay Stephenson (1)

+/- Rating: Matt Moulson, John Zeiler (+7) PIM: John Zeiler (37)

GAA: Jason LaBarbera (2.49) Spct: Jason LaBarbera (.928)

Wins: Jason LaBarbera (6) Losses: Jason LaBarbera (6)

GPI: Jason LaBarbera (13) Minutes: Jason LaBarbera (794)

WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON LEADERS

Goals: Erik Christensen (12) Assists: Erik Christensen (12)

Points: Erik Christensen (24) Games Played: Several (16)

PP goals: Erik Christensen (7) SH goals: Kyle Brodziak (1)

+/- Rating: Jonathan Filewich (+10) PIM: Matt Carkner (51)

GAA: Andrew Penner (2.62) Spct: Andrew Penner (.899)

Wins: Andrew Penner (7) Losses: Andrew Penner, Jeff Deslauriers (2)

GPI: Andrew Penner (9) Minutes: Andrew Penner (549)

PHILADELPHIA LEADERS

Goals: Stefan Ruzicka (7) Assists: Marty Murray* (13), Tony Voce (9)

Points: Murray* (16), Ruzicka & Cullen (13) Games Played: Voce, Printz, Timonen, Cabana (17)

PP goals: Mark Cullen (5) SH goals: Murray*, Ellison, Guenin (1)

+/- Rating: Alexandre Picard (+4) PIM: Triston Grant (52)

GAA: Rejean Beauchemin, Scott Munroe (3.24) Spct: Rejean Beauchemin (.903)

Wins: Martin Houle (3) Losses: Scott Munroe, Martin Houle (4)

GPI: Scott Munroe (9) Minutes: Scott Munroe (500)

*Marty Murray is no longer with the Flyers organization

TEAM NOTEBOOK

- Norfolk set its franchise record for most consecutive home wins on Saturday with their ninth straight win at Scope this season. When also counting the Admirals' four victories at Norfolk Scope to close out the 2005-06 regular season, they have won 13 consecutive regular season contests on home ice. Last season, the Admirals did not get their ninth home win until their 21st home game.

- Martin St. Pierre tied the Norfolk scoring streak record on Saturday by registering a point in his tenth consecutive game (also held by Mark Cullen in the 05-06 season and Mike Peluso in the 02-03 season). St. Pierre also has assists in each of those ten games, extending the new franchise record over the previous mark of six. During the streak, St. Pierre has three goals and 15 assists.

- Martin St. Pierre tied the Norfolk scoring streak record on Saturday by registering a point in his tenth consecutive game (also held by Mark Cullen in the 05-06 season and Mike Peluso in the 02-03 season). St. Pierre also has assists in each of those ten games, extending the new franchise record over the previous mark of six. During the streak, St. Pierre has three goals and 15 assists.

- Corey Crawford has tied the Admirals' franchise record for consecutive home victories with seven this season (tied with Jeff Maund, 00-01 season)

- Carl Corazzini scored the eighth hat trick in franchise history on Saturday

- Brandon Bochenski tied the club record for assists in a game with four helpers on Saturday (also held by Martin St. Pierre in the 05-06 season and Marty Wilford in the 03-04 season). Bochenski also had three assists on Friday night vs. Binghamton.

TRANSACTIONS

- On Tuesday, the Blackhawks recalled defenseman James Wisniewski from the Admirals and re-assigned goaltender Sebastien Caron to Norfolk. The Admirals also released goaltender Mike Ayers from a PTO.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Tuesday and Wednesday, November 21 & 22 (Admirals vs. Manchester Monarchs, 7:15 p.m.)

- Harris Teeter Turkey Bowl - Randomly-selected fans will have the chance to win various prizes, courtesy of Harris Teeter, by participating in an intermission turkey bowling contest!

Friday, November 24 (Admirals at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, 7:05 p.m.)

- Admirals B2 Night at Baxter's - If you can't travel with the team, Admirals B2 Nights at Baxter's are the best way to follow Admirals Hockey when the team is on the road. Join your friends at Baxter's to watch the Admirals take their East Division rivals the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins on Baxter's big screen TV. It's sure to be a great time! Baxter's Sports Lounge is located across the street from Norfolk Scope Arena at 500 Granby Street in Norfolk. For more details, visit norfolkadmirals.com.

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.

The Admirals Hour radio show will air tonight, Monday, November 20, 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 welcome Admirals Assistant Coach Ted Dent in the studio to take fans' calls.

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, 20 Game Plans, 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.

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