ECHL Norfolk Admirals

Admirals Rally to Earn a Point in 6-5 Overtime Loss at Orlando

December 1, 2018 - ECHL (ECHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


Orlando Solar Bears forward Brady Shaw and Norfolk Admirals forward Darik Angeli
Orlando Solar Bears forward Brady Shaw and Norfolk Admirals forward Darik Angeli
(Norfolk Admirals, Credit: Fernando Medina)

ORLANDO, FL - Alex Schoenborn scored twice to lead the Orlando Solar Bears past the Norfolk Admirals 6-5 in overtime Saturday Night at Amway Center. The Norfolk power-play did strike three times to lead the attack. Patrick D'Amico scored twice and added an assist the game. Despite the loss, Norfolk did gain a valuable point in the standings and now holds a record of (11-7-1-1 24 Points) and holds third place in the South Division.

Orlando got on the board first with a goal from Brent Pedersen. Michael Brodzinski found Pedersen skating into the Norfolk zone. Pedersen from the right point, skated through the right circle, and powered his way past a Norfolk defender and shot the puck beyond the pad of Ty Reichenbach to give Orlando the 1-0 lead at 5:03 of the first period.

Orlando added another goal at 9:20 of the first period. Mathieu Foget shot the puck on net which was initially saved by Reichenbach. The rebound rested underneath the pad of Reichenbach and was pushed in the net by Alex Schoenborn to extend the Orlando lead to two goals.

Orlando would further extend their lead to three with a goal from Jonne Tammela. Brady Shaw was fed a pass from in the right corner from Corey Kalk to between the circles where the shot was tipped by Tammela as he beat Reichenbach under the arm to extend the Orlando lead to 3-0 at 11:18 of the first period.

Patrick D'Amico got Norfolk going on the power play. Norfolk gained control of the puck after a scrum along the wall in the right corner. Jalen Smereck passed the puck to the Avery Petersen at the top of the right circle. Petersen found D'Amico at the bottom of the right circle in the corner. D'Amico went to pass the puck back door to a wide-open Admirals player, but it hit off an Orlando skate and found the back of the net beating Corbin Boes five-hole to cut the Orlando lead to 3-1 at 14:35 of the first period.

Orlando extended their lead back to three goals with a tally from Corey Kalk. The Admirals turned the puck over at the red line which led to a two-on-one the other way for Orlando. Kalk skated into the Norfolk zone and fired a shot from in the left circle that beat Reichenbach between the legs to make the Orlando lead 4-1.

Norfolk cut the Orlando lead to two once again. Newcomer Brandon Rumble sprung Taylor Cammarata in on a rush into the Orlando end. Cammarata dropped a pass back for Darik Angeli in the right circle, who ripped a shot past Boes at 6:29 of the second for Angeli's fourth goal of the season. With the assist, Rumble gets his first point in the ECHL as an Admiral.

Norfolk cut the Orlando lead to one with another power-play goal. T.J. Melancon gathered the puck in the left circle after exchanging passes with Jalen Smereck. T.J Melancon played the puck back to the point for Angeli who then played the puck into the middle of the ice for Nogard. Nogard just trying to deflect the puck into the corner, hit the puck up into the air and fluttered it over the right shoulder of Boes to cut the Orlando lead to 4-3.

Norfolk tied the game with another goal from Patrick D'Amico. Jalen Smereck gathered the puck at the red line and skated into the Orlando zone. Smereck went to drop the pass back to Ben Duffy, but it hit off his stick. The puck ricocheted right to D'Amico in the right circle, where he unloaded a laser and beat Boes to even the score at 4-4 at 10:20 of the second period.

Orlando went back in front with another goal from Alex Schoenborn. The Admirals sustained pressure for a significant period in the Orlando end. Orlando finally was able to knock it away and it sprung them on a rush the other direction. Schoenborn from along the right wall in the Norfolk end, shot the puck and it beat Reichenbach over the glove to give Orlando the 5-4 lead.

The Admirals tied the game with a power-play goal from Ben Duffy. Avery Petersen received the puck at the point after Ben Duffy won the faceoff. Petersen passed the puck down low to Patrick D'Amico in the right circle. D'Amico fed the puck across the crease to a streaking Ben Duffy back door, who tapped it in to even the score at five at 5:56 of the third period.

Orlando scored in overtime and seal the win. After Cammarata hit the post in the Orlando end, it sprung a rush the other way for the Solar Bears. Brady Shaw skated into the Norfolk zone through the right circle and went from his backhand to his forehand and put the puck past Reichenbach to win the game for Orlando.

Ty Reichenbach made 25 saves on 31 shots and takes the setback for Norfolk, while Corbin Boes made 31 saves on 36 shots and gets the win for Orlando.

Three Stars

1 Brady Shaw, ORL- (1G,1A)

2 Corey Kalk, ORL- (1G,1A)

3 Alex Schoenborn, ORL- (2G)

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The Admirals close out their three-game road set on Sunday afternoon at Orlando. Game time is set for 1:30 p.m.. Fans catch the game broadcast on Mixlr or watch the game on ECHL.TV

Upcoming Home Games & Promotions

Wednesday, December 5 vs. Manchester Monarchs, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 7 vs. Manchester Monarchs, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 8 vs. Manchester Monarchs, 7:00 p.m. Teddy Bear Toss game, featuring a postgame skate and performances by the Fur Circus mascots! Fans are encouraged to bring a new teddy bear or stuffed animal to the game to throw out onto the ice when the Admirals score their first goal. The teddy bears will be rounded up and distributed to children's charities for the holidays! The night is also Jewish Heritage Night.

Admirals Ticket Information

Single Game Tickets may be purchased at the Scope Box Office, or online at Ticketmaster.com

Discounted Group Tickets: Bring your group of 10 or more to a game at a discounted price! Group tickets are available for all home games. Fundraising opportunities are also available.

2018-19 Ticket Packages are Currently on Sale! The Admirals offer full season and flexible partial plans that will best fit your schedule and budget!

For more information regarding ticket options, or Norfolk Admirals Hockey, visit NorfolkAdmirals.com or call the Admirals office at (757) 640-1212!

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Orlando Solar Bears forward Brady Shaw and Norfolk Admirals forward Darik Angeli
Orlando Solar Bears forward Brady Shaw and Norfolk Admirals forward Darik Angeli
(Fernando Medina)		   



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