Admirals Score Two Wins at Scope
October 16, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
NORFOLK, VA - The Admirals lit the lamp early and often in two games against the Springfield Falcons at Scope this past weekend. They used five power play goals to defeat the Falcons 6-3 in their home opener on Friday night. Carl Corazzini and Dustin Byfuglien had two goals apiece, and the Admirals erased a third-period deficit with four unanswered goals to win the game. The following day, Norfolk tied a franchise record for goals in a game in an 8-1 victory over Springfield. Troy Brouwer and Jonas Nordqvist each scored their first two pro goals.
Norfolk continues a season-long seven-game homestand by hosting their East Division rivals the Philadelphia Phantoms on Friday and Saturday, October 20th and 21st, at Scope.
STANDINGS
At 2-0-1-0 (5 pts), Norfolk is currently fourth in the East Division. Hershey leads the East with a 4-0-0-0 record (8 pts). Philadelphia and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton are both 3-1-0-0 (6 pts) and are tied for second place. Tied for fifth with four points apiece are Albany and Bridgeport (2-1-0-0) and Binghamton (1-2-0-2).
THE WEEK AHEAD
Friday, October 20...Norfolk vs. Philadelphia Phantoms...7:15 p.m.
Saturday, October 21...Norfolk vs. Philadelphia Phantoms...7:15 p.m.
NORFOLK LEADERS
Goals: Carl Corazzini (5) Assists: Craig MacDonald (5)
Points: Carl Corazzini, Dustin Byfuglien (6) Games Played: Several (3)
PP goals: Bochenski, Byfuglien, Corazzini (2) SH goals: Carl Corazzini (2)
+/- Rating: Danny Richmond (+6) PIM: Danny Richmond (22)
GAA: Sebastien Caron (2.99) Spct: Corey Crawford (.897)
Wins: Sebastien Caron, Corey Crawford (1) Losses: Sebastien Caron (1)
GPI: Sebastien Caron (2) Minutes: Sebastien Caron (120)
PHILADELPHIA LEADERS
Goals: Stefan Ruzicka (5) Assists: Mark Cullen (5)
Points: Stefan Ruzicka (9) Games Played: Several (4)
PP goals: Ruzicka, Cullen, Slaney, Picard (1) SH goals: Matt Ellison (1)
+/- Rating: Tony Voce, Alexandre Picard (+2) PIM: Triston Grant (38)
GAA: Rejean Beauchemin (1.26) Spct: Rejean Beauchemin (.964)
Wins: Rejean Beauchemin (2) Losses: Martin Houle (1)
GPI: Martin Houle (3) Minutes: Martin Houle (148)
TEAM NOTEBOOK
- Norfolk has set or tied the following AHL Admirals regular season records in its first three games of 2006-07:
o Most goals scored in a game (8, Saturday vs. Springfield, ties the record)
o Most goals scored in a period (5, Saturday vs. Springfield in first period, ties the record)
o Most power play goals scored in a game (5, Friday vs. Springfield, ties the record)
o Most shorthanded goals scored in a game (2, Oct. 6 at Philadelphia, ties the record)
o Fastest goal allowed in overtime (0:15, Oct. 6 at Philadelphia, new record)
- The following players have scored their first professional goal, assist or point with the Admirals this season:
o Adam Berti, first pro assist & point, Friday, Oct. 13 vs. Springfield (2GP, 0G, 1A)
o Bryan Bickell, first pro assists & points, Saturday, Oct. 14 vs. Springfield (1GP, 0G, 3A)
o Troy Brouwer, first pro assist & point, Friday, Oct. 13 vs. Springfield; first pro goals, Saturday, Oct. 14 vs. Springfield (3GP, 2G, 3A)
o Jonas Nordqvist, first North American pro assist & point, Friday, Oct. 13 vs. Springfield; first pro goals, Saturday, Oct. 14 vs. Springfield (3GP, 2G, 1A)
- The following players have scored their first Admirals goal, assist, point or win with the Admirals this season:
o Brandon Bochenski, first Admirals goal & point (regular season), Oct. 6 at Philadelphia; first Admirals assist (regular season), Saturday, Oct. 14 vs. Springfield (3GP, 2G, 1A)
o Sebastien Caron, first Admirals win, Saturday, Oct. 14 vs. Springfield (2GP, 1-1-0, 2.99 GAA, .870 SV%)
o Chris Durno, first Admirals assist and point, Friday, Oct. 13 vs. Springfield (3GP, 0G, 1A)
o Ivan Novoseltsev, first Admirals goal and point, Oct. 6 at Philadelphia; first Admirals assists, Friday, Oct. 13 vs. Springfield (3GP, 1G, 3A)
o Craig MacDonald, first Admirals assists, Oct. 6 at Philadelphia (3GP, 0G, 5A)
- The following Admirals are in the top ten of different categories in the AHL (as of Monday, October 16):
o Goals: Carl Corazzini (T-2nd, 5G), Dustin Byfuglien (T-9th, 3G)
o Assists: Craig MacDonald (T-4th, 5A)
o Plus/Minus: Danny Richmond (T-1st, +6)
o Penalty Minutes: Danny Richmond (T-8th, 22)
o Power Play Goals: Brandon Bochenski, Dustin Byfuglien, Carl Corazzini (T-3rd, 2)
o Shorthanded Goals: Carl Corazzini (1st, 2)
o Rookie Scoring: Troy Brouwer (6th, 5pts)
o Defense Scoring: Dustin Byfuglien (2nd, 6pts)
- Carl Corazzini (5G, 1A), Craig MacDonald (0G, 5A), Dustin Byfuglien (3G, 3A) and Brandon Bochenski (2G, 1A) all have points in the Admirals' first three games of the 2006-07 season.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
Saturday, October 21 (Philadelphia Phantoms)
- MLB Pitcher Josh Rupe - Portsmouth-native Texas Rangers Pitcher Josh Rupe will be on hand to drop the ceremonial first puck and will sign autographs at the Showcase Restaurant during the first intermission!
ON THE RADIO/INTERNET
All games are broadcast on 670-AM WPMH, 1270-AM WTJZ and 1450-AM WBVA. The games are also cybercast at SportsJuice.com. Go to www.SportsJuice.com, or click on the link at www.norfolkadmirals.com. Pre-game broadcasts begin 15 minutes prior to game starting 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 www.norfolkadmirals.com and click the B2 Networks banner to view all Admirals' home and away games.
The first Admirals Hour radio show is this Tuesday, October 17th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on 670-AM WPMH, 1270-AM WTJZ, 1450-AM and 1310-AM ESPN Radio. Pete Michaud will welcome Head Coach Mike Haviland in the studio taking fans' calls.
TICKET INFORMATION
Individual tickets for all Admirals' home games 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, 20 Game Plans, 10-Packs and group tickets are available through the Admirals' office. For more information, visit the club's website at norfolkadmirals.com or call the Admirals at (757) 640-1212.
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