AHL Norfolk Admirals

Admirals score nine goals in sweep of Bridgeport

Published on January 10, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - Norfolk hosted Bridgeport for a pair of matches this past weekend, erupting for nine goals in the two games to sweep the series. On Saturday, January 7th, Matt Keith had four points while Mikhail Yakubov, Jim Vandermeer and Pavel Vorobiev chipped in two points each as the Ads downed the Sound Tigers 5-2. The next night, Rene Bourque and Duncan Keith scored 50 seconds apart in the third period to give the Admirals a 4-3 come-from-behind victory.

Norfolk hosts Hershey on Wednesday and Philadelphia on Friday then travels to Pennsylvania to play the Bears again on Saturday and the Phantoms on Sunday.

STANDINGS

Norfolk is tied for third place in the East with 44 points (20-15-1-3) along with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (18-11-4-4, 44 pts). They trail Philadelphia (24-8-2-3, 53 pts) and Binghamton (20-14-3-2, 45 pts). Hershey (19-17-1-0, 39 points) is fifth followed by Bridgeport (15-18-1-0, 31 pts) and Albany (9-20-4-4, 26 pts).

THE WEEK AHEAD
Wed., Jan 12 ... Admirals vs. Hershey Bears (Colorado Avalanche) ... 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 14 ... Admirals vs. Philadelphia Phantoms (Philadelphia Flyers) ... 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 15 ... Admirals @ Hershey Bears (Colorado Avalanche) ... 7:00 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 16 ... Admirals @ Philadelphia Phantoms (Philadelphia Flyers) ... 7:05 p.m.

NORFOLK LEADERS
Goals: Rene Bourque (13 - T 2nd AHL rookies) Assists: Marty Wilford (16)
Points: Rene Bourque (24 - T 4th AHL rookies) Gms Played: Several (39)
PP goals: M. Keith (4) SH goals: Quintin Laing (3 - T 1st AHL)
+/- Rating: Jim Vandermeer (+7) PIM: Mike Brown (174 - 7th AHL)
GAA: Craig Anderson (1.74) Spct: Craig Anderson (.939)
Wins: Michael Leighton (9) Losses: Michael Leighton (10)
GPI: Michael Leighton (20) Minutes: Michael Leighton (1140)

HERSHEY LEADERS
Goals: Mathieu Darche (15) Assists: Eric Perrin (20)
Points: Eric Perrin (31) Games Played: Boychuk, Darche, Perrin, Ulmer (37)
PP goals: David Masse (7) SH goals: Jeff Ulmer, David Masse (1)
+/- Rating: Nick Naumenko (+3) PIM: Dennis Bonvie (195 - 2nd AHL)
GAA: Tom Lawson (2.37) Spct: Tom Lawson (.926)
Wins: Peter Budaj (13) Losses: Peter Budaj, Tom Lawson (9)
GPI: Peter Budaj (24) Minutes: Peter Budaj (1347)

PHILADELPHIA LEADERS
Goals: Patrick Sharp (14) Assists: Mark Murphy (19)
Points: Patrick Sharp (31) Games Played: Seidenberg, Stafford, Umberger (37)
PP goals: Patrick Sharp (7) SH goals: Boyd Kane, Eric Meloche (1)
+/- Rating: Freddy Meyer (+13) PIM: Josh Gratton (182 - T 4th AHL)
GAA: Antero Niittymaki (1.96 - 4th AHL) Spct: Neil Little (.926)
Wins: Antero Niittymaki (14 - T 8th AHL) Losses: Antero Niittymaki (8)
GPI: Antero Niittymaki (25) Minutes: Antero Niittymaki (1533 - 7th AHL)

UPCOMING GAMES/PROMOTIONS

Wednesday, January 12 (Hershey Bears)
· Hershey's first visit to Norfolk since November

Friday, January 14 (Philadelphia Phantoms)
· Pre-game Party at AJ Gator's - 244 Granby St. in Norfolk. For $15, receive a blue level ticket, hors d'oeuvre buffet and two drinks 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.

Friday, January 21 (Hershey Bears)
· The Admirals' arch-rivals are back for another battle

ADMIRALS NOTEBOOK

· The Admirals have outshot their opponents 424-269 over their last 11 games, posting at least 29 shots in each game and holding the opposition to 23 shots or fewer six times.

· Norfolk has outshot the opposition 1,279-1,046 this season for a difference of 233 shots. They have the largest shot total and the highest shot differential in the league.

· When the Admirals scored thrice on the power play against Bridgeport on January 7th, it was the first time they recorded more than two power play goals in one game since February 27, 2003 vs. Binghamton.

· Matt Keith had a four-point night (1g, 3a) vs. Bridgeport on January 7th. He is the first Admiral to pick up at least four points in one game since Brett McLean (2g, 3a) and Marty Wilford (4a) did so on October 8, 2003 at Wilkes-Barre.

· Mikhail Yakubov had a four-game point streak (2g, 4a) snapped when he was held without a point Jan. 8th.

· Rene Bourque has seven points (5g, 2a) over the last nine games.

· Michael Leighton has won four consecutive starts (since December 29th at Philadelphia) and four straight home games (since December 15th vs. Manchester).

ON THE RADIO

Admirals games are broadcast on the Admirals' Flagship Station, Fox Sports Radio AM 1050. Games are also cybercast at SportsJuice.com. Go to www.SportsJuice.com, or click on the link at www.norfolkadmirals.com.

Catch the Admirals Radio Show, brought to you by First Team Auto Superstore, Tuesday, January 11th. This week, Pete Michaud welcomes James Wisniewski and Jason Morgan as his guests in the studio taking your questions from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets for all remaining games 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. Season tickets, 10-Packs and group tickets are available through the Admirals' office. For more information, visit the team's website at www.norfolkadmirals.com or call the Admirals at (757) 640-1212.

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