AHL Norfolk Admirals

Admirals Playoff Run Foiled by Bears

Published on April 22, 2002 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - For the second straight year, the Hershey Bears defeated the Admirals in the playoffs, winning their Western Conference Quarterfinals series three games to one. Following Norfolk's 4-1 victory in Game 1, Hershey outscored the Blue and Gold 8-4 over the next three contests to advance to the Conference Semifinals. The decisive game was a 2-1 win in double overtime on Friday, April 19 on the Bears' home ice.

Hershey wins Conference Quarterfinals series 3-1

Game 1 - Friday, April 12 at Norfolk Scope.Norfolk 4, Hershey 1

Game 2 - Saturday, April 13 at Norfolk Scope.Hershey 3, Norfolk 2

Game 3 - Wednesday, April 17 at Hershey.Hershey 3, Norfolk 1

Game 4 - Friday, April 19 at Hershey.Hershey 2, Norfolk 1 (2 OT)

TEAM NOTEBOOK

* The Chicago Blackhawks recalled 10 players from the Admirals today. They are: goaltender Michael Leighton; defensemen Kent Huskins, Steve McCarthy, and Dmitri Tolkunov; and forwards Ajay Baines, Casey Hankinson, Matt Henderson, Mike Peluso, Igor Radulov and Peter White.

* With 1+2=3 points against Hershey, Casey Hankinson became the Admirals' all-time leader in post-season goals (six) and points (12).

* In two AHL seasons, Norfolk has a record of 11-4-1-2 against Hershey during the regular season, but is just 2-7 against the Bears in post-season play.

* Jim Campbell (3+1=4 points) and Vern Fiddler (1+3=4 points) finished as the highest scoring Admirals in their playoff series with Hershey.

* The double overtime contest against the Bears on April 19 marked the fourth post-season overtime game in Norfolk's history, the first one to enter a second overtime period. The Admirals are 2-2 all-time in overtime playoff games.

TICKET INFORMATION

Season tickets for 2002-2003 are on sale now through the Admirals Ticketing Office, or online at www.norfolkadmirals.com. Prices are as follows: Gold Section $475.00, Blue Section $375.00, White Section $275.00. (The Navy Section has been incorporated into the Blue Section or White Section, depending on seating area.) For more information, please call the Admirals' office at (757) 363-1900 or visit our web site at www.norfolkadmirals.com.

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