AHL Norfolk Admirals

Admirals' offense stalls, team returns home to face Lowell

January 3, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - Last week, Norfolk managed just four goals in three games to come away with one win in three tries. On Wednesday, December 28th, the Admirals fell to the Phantoms 3-1. On Friday, December 30th, Norfolk came from behind to defeat Hershey 2-1 in a shootout. In their final game of 2005 on the 31st, the Ads dropped a 2-1 decision at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.

The Admirals begin a three-game homestand with a pair of matches against the Lowell Lock Monsters this Friday and Saturday.

STANDINGS
At 15-13-2-2 (34 pts), Norfolk is currently third in the East. The division is led by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (27-3-2-1, 57 pts) followed by Hershey in second (22-7-2-5, 51 pts). Bridgeport (15-18-2-1, 33 pts), Binghamton (14-17-2-2, 32 pts) and Philadelphia (14-18-0-3, 31 pts) are in a logjam behind the Admirals.

THE WEEK AHEAD
Friday, January 6...Norfolk vs. Lowell Lock Monsters...7:15 p.m.
Saturday, January 7...Norfolk vs. Lowell Lock Monsters...7:15 p.m.

NORFOLK LEADERS
Goals: Nathan Barrett, Martin St. Pierre (10) Assists: Martin St. Pierre (19)
Points: Martin St. Pierre (29) Games Played: Kuiper, Laing, Wisniewski (32)
PP goals: Nathan Barrett (8) SH goals: Quintin Laing (2)
+/- Rating: Quintin Laing (+9) PIM: Mike Brown (74)
GAA: Corey Crawford (2.43) Spct: Corey Crawford (.908)
Wins: Adam Munro (8) Losses: Corey Crawford (9)
GPI: Corey Crawford (17) Minutes: Corey Crawford (988)

LOWELL LEADERS
Goals: Chad LaRose (14) Assists: Keith Aucoin (27)
Points: Keith Aucoin (39) Games Played: Johnny Boychuk (36)
PP goals: Aucoin, Forbes, LaRose (4) SH goals: Chad LaRose (3)
+/- Rating: Chad LaRose (+11) PIM: Mitch Love (68)
GAA: Vitaly Kolesnik (2.80) Spct: Vitaly Kolesnik (.916)
Wins: Vitaly Kolesnik (10) Losses: Vitaly Kolesnik (8)
GPI: Vitaly Kolesnik (19) Minutes: Vitaly Kolesnik (1115)

TEAM NOTEBOOK
- The Admirals' 2-1 loss to the Penguins on December 31st was their first regulation loss at Wilkes-Barre this season (0-1-1-1).
- Six of the Ads' seven games versus the Pens have been decided by one goal. Four ended with a 3-2 decision and two had a final score of 2-1. The only decision by more than one tally was 3-1 on November 18th.
- Norfolk's 2-1 shootout win over Hershey on December 30th was its first home shootout victory since March 27, 2005 vs. Binghamton.
- The Admirals are now 3-9-2-2 against teams from Pennsylvania this season. They are 12-4-0-0 when facing clubs from outside the Keystone State.
- RW Shawn Thornton was assigned to Norfolk by the Chicago Blackhawks on December 31st.
- On December 29th, G Adam Munro was recalled to Chicago, while D Michal Barinka was re-assigned to Norfolk from the Blackhawks. Additionally, G Mike Brodeur and D Cody Blanshan were recalled from Greenville (ECHL).

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
Friday, January 6 (Lowell Lock Monsters)
- STIHL's Hometown Heroes - Throughout the season, STIHL Inc. and the Admirals will recognize individuals who make a difference in the Hampton Roads Community. The next Hometown Hero will be honored with a presentation during the game that evening.
Saturday, January 7 (Lowell Lock Monsters)
- Admirals T-Shirt Giveaway - to the first 2,500 fans, courtesy of Bank of the Commonwealth
Saturday, January 13 (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins)
- Pre-game Party at AJ Gator's - 244 Granby St. in Norfolk. For $15, receive a red level ticket, hors d'oeuvres buffet and a soft drink before the game, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tickets available at the Scope Box Office. Season ticket holders, call the Admirals' office for special discount.

IN THE COMMUNITY
- Wednesday, January 6 - Nick Kuiper will be Guest Sports Director on FM99 WNOR's "The Tommy and Rumble Show" beginning at 6:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, January 6 - Skate with Admirals Matt Keith and Brian Lee at the MacArthur Center Mall skating rink in downtown Norfolk from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
- Sunday, January 8 - Admirals Colin Fraser and Martin St. Pierre will be signing autographs at Tidewater Sports and Collectibles located at the MacArthur Center Mall from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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 Wednesday, January 4th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on 670-AM WPMH, 1270-AM WTJZ and 1310-AM ESPN Radio. This week, Pete Michaud welcomes Ajay Baines in the studio taking fans' calls.

Tune in to FM99 WNOR 98.7 on Wednesday, January 4th at 6:00 a.m. when Nick Kuiper will be Guest Sports Director on "The Tommy and Rumble Show".

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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