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Admirals Ready for Home Cooking This Thanksgiving

November 19, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - After encountering rough seas in their journey through the Atlantic Division last week, the Admirals are thankful to be returning home with three games at Scope this week around Thanksgiving.

On Wednesday night in Hartford, Kyle Wanvig netted two goals and Mathieu Darche had three assists in his Norfolk debut, but the Admirals fell to the Wolf Pack 6-3. On Saturday night in Springfield, Darche had a four-point night and Wanvig netted two goals to force overtime, but the Falcons upended the Admirals 5-4 in a shootout. Norfolk's top scoring line of Darche, Wanvig and Craig MacDonald continued to click as each member scored on Saturday night in Providence. However, the Atlantic Division-leading Bruins broke a 3-3 tie with an early third period goal to down the Admirals 4-3. On Sunday afternoon in Lowell, Darche had a goal and an assist and Wanvig scored with 2:55 left in the third period to lead the Admirals past the Devils 2-1.

The Admirals will play the East Division-leading Philadelphia Phantoms on Wednesday night at Scope . On Friday and Saturday nights, the Admirals host the Springfield Falcons at Scope. The puck drops for all three contests at 7:15 p.m. For a complete list of this week's numerous promotions, please read below.

EAST DIVISION STANDINGS

RK TEAM GP W L OTL SOL PTS

1 Philadelphia Phantoms 17 14 2 1 0 29

2 Albany River Rats 17 8 8 0 1 17

3 Binghamton Senators 16 7 8 1 0 15

4 Hershey Bears 14 7 7 0 0 14

5 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 15 7 8 0 0 14

6 Bridgeport Sound Tigers 14 6 7 1 0 13

7 NORFOLK ADMIRALS 17 5 10 0 2 12

THE ADMIRALS' WEEK AHEAD

Wed., Nov. 21...vs. Philadelphia Phantoms (Philadelphia Flyers)...7:15 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 23...vs. Springfield Falcons (Edmonton Oilers)...7:15 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 24...vs. Springfield Falcons (Edmonton Oilers)...7:15 p.m.

SPEND "A NIGHT WITH STANLEY" ON DECEMBER 8 th

The Norfolk Admirals are proud to announce "A Night with Stanley" on Saturday, December 8. Admirals fans will have the opportunity to see the Stanley Cup when the Admirals face off against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins at Norfolk Scope Arena.

The Stanley Cup will be available for general viewing from 6:00 p.m. to the end of the game in Scope's Meeting Room 4. After the game, the Cup will be moved onto the ice where Admirals Season Ticket Holders will have the opportunity to take photos with the Cup on the ice. Season Ticket Holders must present their season tickets for that night in order to come onto the ice. The Admirals are currently making arrangements for the Cup to travel to locations around the Hampton Roads area with more details to be announced soon.

DARCHE NAMED RBK/AHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK

The American Hockey League announced today that Admirals left wing Mathieu Darche has been named the Rbk/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending November 18, 2007. In his first four AHL games of the season, Darche erupted for 10 points on three goals and seven assists. In recognition of his achievement, Darche will be presented with an etched crystal award prior to an upcoming Admirals home game.

Assigned to Norfolk on Nov. 13 after spending the first six weeks of the season in the NHL with the parent Tampa Bay Lightning, Darche made his Admirals debut on Wednesday and assisted on all three Norfolk goals in a 6-3 loss at Hartford. He came back on Friday with a goal and three assists as the Admirals rallied to earn a point for a shootout loss in Springfield. Darche scored another goal in Providence on Saturday, then finished the road trip with a goal and an assist in Sunday's 2-1 victory at Lowell. Darche recorded a point on 10 of the Admirals' 12 goals in the four games.

ADMIRALS' LOG

- No one in the American Hockey League had more points than Mathieu Darche last week, as he posted three goals and seven assists in four games.

- Darche either scored or assisted on every Norfolk goal in his first seven regulation periods of play in an Admirals uniform, notching three assists on Wednesday in a 6-3 loss at Hartford, a goal and three assists on Friday in a 4-3 shootout loss to Springfield and scoring the first goal of the game in Saturday's 4-3 loss at Providence.

- The Admirals went 1-2-0-1 on their four-game road trip to pick up three points. Darche set up both goals that were responsible for the three points Norfolk earned on the trip (Wanvig GTG on Friday in Springfield and Wanvig GWG on Sunday in Lowell).

- In just four games, Darche is averaging 2.5 points per game and is already the second-leading scorer for Norfolk.

- Kyle Wanvig registered six goals and three assists in four games with Norfolk last week. Only Darche (3G, 7A, 10PTS) had more points in that time in the American Hockey League. Each game was a multipoint game for Wanvig, highlighted by scoring the game-tying goal on Friday in Springfield and scoring the game-winning goal on Sunday in Lowell.

- Wanvig is now tied for third in AHL points (10G, 12A, 22PTS), second in goals (10) and is tied for the AHL lead in power play goals with six.

- Wanvig (7G) has scored goals in five straight games for the Admirals dating back to 11/09 vs. Hershey. If he scores on Wednesday versus Philadelphia, he will tie Troy Brouwer's franchise record for most consecutive games scoring a goal.

- Wanvig also is on a six-game scoring streak (7G, 4A) dating back to 11/07 vs. Hershey.

- Norfolk's power play has vaulted from a 9.0% rating and 28th place ranking in the AHL on 11/07 vs. Hershey to its current 14.9% efficiency and 19th best ranking.

- The Admirals had power play goals in five straight games from 11/07 vs. Hershey to 11/17 at Providence, led by five man advantage markers from Kyle Wanvig. Prior to the run, Wanvig had only one power play goal on the season. He now is tied for the league lead in power play goals with six.

- 2006-07 Norfolk Captain Craig MacDonald has points (1G, 5A) in each of four contests since joining the Admirals on Wednesday in Hartford. MacDonald is the only player with prior time spent in Norfolk on this season's squad. He ranks 34 th on Norfolk's all-time scoring list with 46 points in 54 career games.

- Defenseman David Schneider saw a five-game scoring streak (1G, 4A) snapped on Sunday in Lowell

NORFOLK LEADERS

Goals: Kyle Wanvig (10) Assists: Kyle Wanvig (12)

Points: Kyle Wanvig (22) Games Played: Several (17)

PP goals: Kyle Wanvig (6) SH goals: Lawrence, Schneider, Stewart, Wanvig (1)

+/- Rating: Jay Leach (+6) PIM: Jay Rosehill (45)

GAA: Jonathan Boutin (2.58) Spct: Jonathan Boutin (.926)

Wins: Jonathan Boutin (3) Losses: Ryan Munce (6)

GPI: Jonathan Boutin (9) Minutes: Jonathan Boutin (488)

PHILADELPHIA LEADERS

Goals: Pete Zingoni (8) Assists: Alexandre Picard (13)

Points: Kyle Greentree, Jonathan Matsumoto (15) Games Played: Several (17)

PP goals: Darren Reid (5) SH goals: Cabana, Guenin, Zingoni (1)

+/- Rating: Downie, Matsumoto, Tolpeko (+5) PIM: Nate Guenin (43)

GAA: Scott Munroe ( 1.97) Spct: Scott Munroe (.925)

Wins: Brian Boucher, Scott Munroe (7) Losses: Brian Boucher (2)

GPI: Scott Munroe (10) Minutes: Scott Munroe (548)

SPRINGFIELD LEADERS

Goals: Patrick Thoresen (8) Assists: Rob Schremp (11)

Points: Rob Schremp (15) Games Played: Several (18)

PP goals: Patrick Thoresen (3) SH goals: Patrick Thoresen (2)

+/- Rating: Berry, Spurgeon, Thoresen (+7) PIM: Tim Sestito (38)

GAA: Jeff Deslauriers ( 2.33) Spct: Jeff Deslauriers (.925)

Wins: Jeff Deslauriers (8) Losses: Devan Dubnyk (4)

GPI: Jeff Deslauriers (14) Minutes: Jeff Deslauriers (772)

TRANSACTIONS

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UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Wednesday, November 21 (vs. Philadelphia Phantoms)

- Baxter's College Night - The Admirals will set aside 100 discounted white level tickets for students with a valid college ID on each mid-week home game during the 2007-08 regular season. These tickets, which normally sell for $12, will be available for $8 for college students. These tickets will also get college students a 20% discount on their food at Baxter's Sports Lounge before and after the game that day. Baxter's Admirals College Night tickets will only be available for purchase at the Scope Box Office. Students of any age with College Night tickets will be permitted into Baxter's prior to game time. After the game, only students over age 21 with College Night ticket stubs will be permitted unless a parent or guardian accompanies them.

- USA Hockey Night - USA Hockey members will receive a special discounted ticket price and a private post-game meet and greet with your favorite Admirals . Be sure to check your email for more details.

Friday, November 23 (vs. Springfield Falcons)

- Thundersticks Giveaway Courtesy of ABNB Federal Credit Union - The first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive thundersticks courtesy of ABNB Federal Credit Union .

- Simpsons Night - With a team from Springfield in town, the Admirals are pleased to present Simpsons Night this Friday. All fans named Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa or Maggie will receive free admission through the Scope Box Office. In addition, fans wearing Simpsons attire to the game will receive $1 off admission at the Scope Box Office. Please note that this offer is only available in person at the Scope Box Office.

Saturday, November 24 (vs. Springfield Falcons)

- Toy Toss - Admirals fans are asked to bring new stuffed toys with them to the game on Saturday night and to throw them onto the ice after the Admirals score their first goal of the game. The toys collected in the Toy Toss will help to kick off the Z104 "Stuff the Bus" promotion. Z104 personality Shaggy and promotions director Jade will be living in an HRT Bus for an entire week, collecting new toys for less fortunate children in Hampton Roads from December 3 - 8. The toys will be donated to Toys for Tots. For more details, including a list of locations where the Z104 HRT bus will stop, please visit Z104.com.

- Ice Scraper Giveaway Courtesy of AAA - The first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive an ice scraper courtesy of AAA .

THIS WEEK ON THE IN MOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY ADMIRALS HOUR

There will not be an In Motion Physical Therapy Admirals Hour on Thursday, November 22, due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The In Motion Physical Therapy Admirals Hour will resume at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 29.

TICKETS

To purchase tickets to any Admirals game, you may visit the Scope Box Office weekdays from 10 :00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., visit any Ticketmaster outlet, call Ticketmaster at (757) 671-8100 or visit Ticketmaster online at www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase Admirals season tickets, ten packs or group tickets, please stop by the Admirals' administrative offices at Scope or call (757) 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ON THE RADIO/INTERNET

All games are broadcast on ESPN Radio 1310 WGH-AM. The games are also cybercast at SportsJuice.com . Go to SportsJuice.com, or click on the link at norfolkadmirals.com. Broadcasts begin 15 minutes prior to game 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 norfolkadmirals.com and click the B2 Networks banner to view all Admirals' home and away games.

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