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Admirals' Offense Leads Team Past Leaders

January 16, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - This past weekend, the Admirals' offense lit the lamp nine times as they defeated the top two squads in the East Division. On Friday the 13th, Norfolk proved unlucky for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Mark Cullen and Quintin Laing had three points apiece to help lead the Admirals to a 5-3 win, the team's first against the Pens this season. In Hershey on Sunday, Cullen, Carl Corazzini and Matt Keith each had a goal and an assist as Norfolk downed the Bears 4-2.

The Admirals continue a six-game road tilt with five games in five different venues this week.

STANDINGS At 18-14-2-2 (40 pts), Norfolk is currently fourth in the East, two points behind third-place Bridgeport (19-19-2-1, 42 pts). The division is led by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (29-5-3-1, 62 pts) followed by Hershey in second (24-10-2-6, 56 pts). Binghamton (17-19-2-2, 38 pts) and Philadelphia (15-23-0-3, 33 pts) trail the Admirals.

THE WEEK AHEAD Monday, January 16...Norfolk @ Bridgeport Sound Tigers...1:05 p.m. Wednesday, January 18...Norfolk @ Albany River Rats...7:00 p.m. Friday, January 20...Norfolk @ Springfield Falcons...7:35 p.m. Saturday, January 21...Norfolk @ Binghamton Senators...7:05 p.m. Sunday, January 22...Norfolk @ Philadelphia Phantoms...5:05 p.m.

NORFOLK LEADERS Goals: Barrett, St. Pierre (12) Assists: Cullen, St. Pierre (20) Points: Martin St. Pierre (32) Games Played: Kuiper, Laing, Wisniewski (36) PP goals: Nathan Barrett (9) SH goals: Quintin Laing (2) +/- Rating: Quintin Laing (+11) PIM: Mike Brown (91) GAA: Corey Crawford (2.69) Spct: Corey Crawford (.899) Wins: Corey Crawford (10) Losses: Corey Crawford (10) GPI: Corey Crawford (21) Minutes: Corey Crawford (1227)

BRIDGEPORT LEADERS Goals: Bruno Gervais (13) Assists: Rob Collins (26) Points: Rob Collins (36) Games Played: Steve Regier (42) PP goals: Jeff Hamilton (7) SH goals: Several (1) +/- Rating: Bruno Gervais (+7) PIM: Sean Bergenheim (72) GAA: Frederic Cloutier (2.10) Spct: Frederic Cloutier (.938) Wins: Wade Dubielewicz (8) Losses: Wade Dubielewicz (13) GPI: Wade Dubielewicz (23) Minutes: Wade Dubielewicz (1290)

ALBANY LEADERS Goals: Aleksander Suglobov (14) Assists: Aleksander Suglobov (15) Points: Aleksander Suglobov (29) Games Played: Brooks, Clarkson, Ryznar (38) PP goals: Aleksander Suglobov (6) SH goals: Murphy, Pikkarainen, Vrana (1) +/- Rating: Tuomas Pihlman (+2) PIM: David Clarkson (162) GAA: Frank Doyle (3.00) Spct: Frank Doyle (.913) Wins: Frank Doyle (11) Losses: Frank Doyle (16) GPI: Frank Doyle (30) Minutes: Frank Doyle (1760)

SPRINGFIELD LEADERS Goals: Jason Jaspers (16) Assists: Ryan Vesce (24) Points: Jason Jaspers (38) Games Played: Jaspers, O'Brien, Vesce (40) PP goals: Jason Jaspers (9) SH goals: Darren Reid, Norm Milley (1) +/- Rating: Ray Schultz (+3) PIM: Mitch Fritz (104) GAA: Gerald Coleman (3.51) Spct: Gerald Coleman (.885) Wins: Gerald Coleman (11) Losses: Gerald Coleman (11) GPI: Gerald Coleman (26) Minutes: Gerald Coleman (1520)

BINGHAMTON LEADERS Goals: Denis Hamel (23) Assists: Steve Martins (27) Points: Denis Hamel (47) Games Played: Several (40) PP goals: Denis Hamel (12) SH goals: Denis Hamel (2) +/- Rating: Greant Potulny (+12) PIM: Lance Ward (153) GAA: Kelly Guard (2.97) Spct: Kelly Guard (.908) Wins: Kelly Guard (11) Losses: Billy Thompson (10) GPI: Kelly Guard (23) Minutes: Kelly Guard (1152)

PHILADELPHIA LEADERS Goals: Pat Kavanagh (12) Assists: John Slaney (15) Points: Pat Kavanagh (23) Games Played: Alexandre Picard, David Printz (41) PP goals: Stefan Ruzicka (5) SH goals: Pat Kavanagh, Tony Voce (2) +/- Rating: Charlie Cook (+5) PIM: Josh Gratton (238) GAA: Martin Houle (2.24) Spct: Rejean Beauchemin, Martin Houle (.918) Wins: Martin Houle, Jamie Storr (6) Losses: Martin Houle (10) GPI: Martin Houle (17) Minutes: Martin Houle (965)

TEAM NOTEBOOK - Admirals' Captain Ajay Baines appeared in his 400th AHL contest on January 13th vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. In that game, he notched a goal and an assist to become Norfolk's all-time scoring leader with 175 career points. His assist on Martin St. Pierre's tally at 7:50 of the first period surpassed Marty Wilford's 173 points. - With a win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on the 13th, Norfolk remained undefeated in its AHL history when playing on Friday the 13th. The Ads are now 4-0, with all contests occurring at Norfolk Scope. - After losing to Lowell 9-2 on January 6th, Norfolk has outscored its foes 15-6 in its last three games. - The Admirals have held a lead after one period just eight times this season. Sunday's game at Hershey marked the first time this year the team held an advantage after 20 minutes of play in an opposing venue. - After going just 1-28 (3.57) on the power play in four games (Dec. 28 through Jan. 6), the Ads have scored with the man-advantage six times in the last three contests (6-18, 33.33). This streak marks the first time since Norfolk's first three games of the 2005-06 campaign that the squad scored multiple power play goals in one game in consecutive contests. - Norfolk won its first contest in eight tries against Wilkes-Barre on Friday, but has picked up five points in the standings vs. the Pens, as the squads have gone to overtime thrice this year (1-4-2-1). - Mark Cullen and Carl Corazzini have both lit the lamp in each of Norfolk's last three games. - Nathan Barrett has points in four straight matches (2g, 4a).

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS Friday, January 27 (Hershey Bears) - Team Poster Giveaway - The first 2,500 fans will receive a 2005-06 team poster courtesy of Coca-Cola. Friday, February 3 (Binghamton Senators) - Military Appreciation Night - Show a military ID at the Scope Box Office to receive Red Level tickets to that evening's game for just $7. Military groups, call the Admirals at 640-1212 ex. 20 to book your group.

ON THE RADIO/INTERNET All games are broadcast on 670-AM WPMH and 1270-AM WTJZ. 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 next Admirals Hour radio show is Tuesday, January 17th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on 670-AM WPMH, 1270-AM WTJZ and 1310-AM ESPN Radio. This week, Admirals' Vice President Pat Dunn joins Dave Rosenfield and Pat Shetler in the studio taking fans' calls.

TICKET INFORMATION Tickets for all remaining contests on the Admirals' home schedule are available at the Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at (757) 671-8100 and online at www.ticketmaster.com.

10-Packs and Group Tickets are available through the Admirals' office. For more information, visit the club's website at www.norfolkadmirals.com or call the Admirals at (757) 640-1212.

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