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Admirals Poach Pair From Moose In Manitoba

November 3, 2009 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


WINNIPEG, Man. - The Norfolk Admirals (5-6-0-0) received goals from Paul Szczechura, Martins Karsums and Adam Hall to compliment a strong 19-save performance from Riku Helenius as they swept a two-game set against the defending Western Conference Champion Manitoba Moose (8-6-2-0) with a 3-1 victory on Tuesday night at the MTS Centre.

The Moose took a 1-0 lead 8:34 into the game. Derek Leblanc stole the puck from Admirals goaltender Riku Helenius behind the net and sent a quick centering pass into the slot. Tommy Maxwell found the pass and fired a shot into the net before Helenius could return to the crease.

The Admirals controlled the second period, out-shooting the Moose 10-6 and out-scoring the hosts 2-0. Norfolk tied the game 9:12 with Paul Szczechura's fourth goal of the season. Dana Tyrell sped into the attacking zone along the left wing and sent a shot off of Machesney's leg pads. Szczechura found the rebound and stashed it into the net out of mid-air.

The Admirals took a 2-1 lead at 17:38 with Martins Karsums' first goal as an Admiral. Mike Lundin sent a long pass from the Admirals half of the neutral zone to Karsums as he crossed the Manitoba blueline. Karsums broke in alone on Machesney and sent a shot top-shelf over the outstretched glove of the netminder.

Norfolk got a bit of insurance mid-way through the final frame as a power play expired. Justin Keller sent a shot from the right faceoff circle that deflected off the shaft of Adam Hall's stick for Hall's first goal of the season at 9:43.

Minutes later, the Admirals killed off a 48-second five-on-three Manitoba power play and Helenius shut the door with nine saves in the final frame to seal the victory.

Riku Helenius (20 shots, 19 saves) earned his first win of the season. Daren Machesney (29 shots, 26 saves) was saddled with the loss.

Norfolk was 0-2 on the power play. Manitoba was 0-5.

The Admirals will travel to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to take on the Penguins on Friday night at 7:05 p.m. They will then travel to Syracuse on Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. tilt before returning to Scope next week.

Next week, the Admirals will take on the Binghamton Senators at Scope on Tuesday and Wednesday night at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday night, the Admirals will help to celebrate the 234th birthday of the United States Marine Corps with special ceremonies and discounted tickets. Active and retired members of the United States Marine Corps and their dependents can purchase Red Level Tickets through the Admirals Office for just $10. Call (757) 640-1212 to place your order or for more details.

Also, Tuesday and Wednesday mark the return of Admirals mid-week value games. Fans can take advantage of Family Fun Packs and Student Rush Night Tickets during every Tuesday and Wednesday night home game. Family Fun Packs include four discounted Red Level Tickets for just $12 apiece plus four free hot dogs, four free popcorns and four free sodas. Fans get all of that for just $48 - that's a savings of $37!

Student Rush Nights, brought to you by Pit Bull Energy Drink and Baxter's Sports Lounge, provide $8 White Level Tickets (normally $12) for high school and college students with a valid current high school or college ID. In addition, when you buy a Student Rush Night Ticket, you get a buy-one, get-one free offer for the next Student Rush Night. On top of that, you get discounted food at Baxter's Sports Lounge (located right across the street from Scope) on the day of the game.

Admirals Family Fun Packs are available at the Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com. Student Rush Night Tickets are available ONLY at the Scope Box Office after 2:00 p.m. on the day of the game. For more details, please visit norfolkadmirals.com.

Three Stars:

1. Dana Tyrell - NOR

2. Paul Szczechura - NOR

3. Nolan Baumgartner - MTB

Notes... After killing all five Moose power play opportunities toinight, Norfolk has killed 30 of the last 31 opponent power plays (96.8%)... Both Karsums and Hall picked up their first goals as Admirals... Norfolk's victories in Manitoba yesterday and today were their first ever in Canada... The Admirals out-scored their opponent in the second period tonight for the first time this season...Scratches: LW Radek Smolenak, C Mitch Fadden, D Matt Lashoff, G Jaroslav Janus... Attendance: 5,763.

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