AHL Norfolk Admirals

Admirals Snap Skid By Earning Three of Four Points

January 7, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - The Norfolk Admirals look to start a winning streak this week after they earned three of four possible points last week to snap a franchise-worst ten game winless drought.

Blair Jones, Dan Jancevski and Justin Keller gave the Admirals the lead in the third period on Friday night, but Norfolk fell to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers 4-3 in a shootout at Scope. The Admirals turned the tables the following night, as Bracken Kearns' goal midway through the third period snapped a 1-1 tie to give Norfolk its first victory in ten games by a 2-1 score.

The Admirals will head to Hershey on Wednesday night to face off against their archrivals the Bears, AHL affiliates of the Washington Capitals. Fans are encouraged to come out to Baxter's Sports Lounge to watch the game in another B2 Night at Baxter's. The Admirals return to Scope on Friday and Saturday nights to host the Hartford Wolf Pack, AHL affiliate of the New York Rangers. Saturday night is Pink in the Rink night to benefit the Tidewater affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Please see below for more details.

EAST DIVISION STANDINGS

At 11-22-1-3, the Admirals are seventh in the East Division with 26 points. The East is led by the Philadelphia Phantoms (25-10-1-0, 51 pts) followed by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (21-13-0-1, 43 pts), Hershey Bears (20-13-0-2, 42 pts), Albany River Rats (20-17-0-2, 42 pts), Binghamton Senators (16-16-3-2, 37 pts) and Bridgeport Sound Tigers (17-18-1-0, 35 pts).

THE ADMIRALS' WEEK AHEAD

Wed., Jan. 9 ... at Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals) ... 7:00 p.m. (B2 Night at Baxter's)

Fri., Jan. 11 ... vs. Hartford Wolf Pack (New York Rangers) ... 7:15 p.m.

Sat., Jan. 12 ... vs. Hartford Wolf Pack (New York Rangers) ... 7:15 p.m. (Pink in the Rink Night)

ADMIRALS' LOG

Norm Milley is on a four-game scoring streak (2G, 2A) dating back to December 29 at Hershey.

Milley's goal on Saturday night was his first power play goal of the season. He has seven assists with the man advantage this season.

Eight of Milley's ten goals this season have come at Norfolk Scope.

Bracken Kearns has points in his last three games (1G, 2A) dating back to December 31 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. His game-winning goal on Saturday night was his first goal as an Admiral.

Goaltender Marc Denis picked up his first Norfolk victory on Saturday night and his first AHL victory since the 1999 Calder Cup Playoffs with the Hershey Bears.

Denis will make his 450th professional appearance when he sees action next (101 career AHL games and 348 career NHL games thus far).

Saturday's 2-1 victory over Bridgeport snapped a franchise-record ten-game winless streak (0-9-0-1) and a five-game home winless streak (0-4-0-1).

Strangely, the Admirals are 5-2-0-0 when scoring two goals in a game but are winless when scoring three goals in a game (0-8-1-0).

Saturday's game was just the ninth this season in which the Admirals out-shot their opponent.

Twelve former Admirals were in the lineup in Sunday night's NHL game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings: Detroit's Aaron Downey played against Chicago's Duncan Keith, Brent Seabrook, Rene Bourque, Cam Barker, Troy Brouwer, Kris Versteeg, Adam Burish, Danny Richmond, Jake Dowell, Dustin Byfuglien and Patrick Lalime.

NORFOLK LEADERS

Goals: Kyle Wanvig (13) Assists: Kyle Wanvig (23)

Points: Kyle Wanvig (36) Games: Karl Stewart (36)

PP goals: Kyle Wanvig (7) SH goals: Several (1)

+/- Rating: Jay Leach (+3) PIM: Jay Rosehill (97)

GAA: Ryan Munce ( 2.99) Spct: Ryan Munce (.901)

Wins: Jonathan Boutin (6) Losses: Jonathan Boutin (11)

GPI: Jonathan Boutin (22) Minutes: Jonathan Boutin (1180)

HERSHEY LEADERS

Goals: Grant Potulny (15) Assists: Kyle Wilson (16)

Points: Kyle Wilson (26) Games: Kyle Wilson (35)

PP goals: Joe Motzko (7) SH goals: Beagle, Bourque, Hunt (1)

+/- Rating: Sami Lepisto (+11) PIM: Louis Robitaille (212)

GAA: Daren Machesney (2.09) Spct: Daren Machesney (.930)

Wins: Frederic Cassivi, Daren Machesney (10) Losses: Frederic Cassivi (10)

GPI: Frederic Cassivi (21) Minutes: Frederic Cassivi (1221)

HARTFORD LEADERS

Goals: Greg Moore (17) Assists: Pierre Parenteau (21)

Points: Pierre Parenteau (35) Games: Hugh Jessiman, Corey Potter (37)

PP goals: Pierre Parenteau (7) SH goals: Greg Moore (3)

+/- Rating: Greg Moore (+22) PIM: Dane Byers (91)

GAA: Al Montoya (2.46) Spct: Al Montoya (.910)

Wins: Al Montoya (9) Losses: Al Montoya (6)

GPI: Al Montoya (21) Minutes: Al Montoya (1144)

TRANSACTIONS

January 5, 2008 DELETE RW Kyle Wanvig - Recalled from loan by Tampa Bay (NHL)

FIRST CLASS OF ADMIRALS HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCED

Norfolk Admirals Vice President Mark Bernard announced the first class of the Admirals Hall of Fame at Scope last Friday night. Founder Blake Cullen, Coach John Brophy, Player/Assistant Coach/General Manager Al MacIsaac and Player Rod Taylor will be formally inducted in the newly formed Admirals Hall of Fame at a dinner on Thursday, February 7 and will also be honored at the Admirals' game against the Binghamton Senators on Friday, February 8. To read Bernard's announcement of the inductees, please visit norfolkadmirals.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS/PROMOTIONS

Wednesday, January 9 (at Hershey Bears)

- B2 Night at Baxter's - Join your fellow Admirals fans at Baxter's Sports Lounge in Downtown Norfolk on Wednesday night for another Admirals B2 Night at Baxter's. You can watch the Admirals take on Louis Robitaille, Joe Motzko and the rest of the Hershey Bears on the big screen starting at 7:00 p.m. For more details, please visit norfolkadmirals.com.

Saturday, January 12 (vs. Hartford Wolf Pack)

- Pink in the Rink - The Norfolk Admirals and Susan G. Komen for the Cure will hold "Pink in the Rink" at the Admirals game vs. Hartford on Saturday. The event will seek to educate and raise awareness about breast cancer while also raising monies for Susan G. Komen for the Cure . Events leading up to and during the game include a breast cancer informational session, survivor participation during game night, "Hockey 101- A Clinic for Women" and a silent auction for player-autographed pink hockey sticks and autographed pink Tampa Bay Lightning jerseys. Even the ice will be pink! Special $12 Red Level Tickets will be available for groups of 10 or more people. A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Tickets for groups of 10 or more people may be ordered by calling the Admirals at (757) 640-1212. Sponsorship opportunities are also available through the Admirals' offices by calling (757) 640-1212.

THIS WEEK ON THE IN MOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY ADMIRALS HOUR

Tune in to the In Motion Physical Therapy Admirals Hour on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. on ESPN Radio 1310 WGH-AM. The "Voice of the Admirals" Pete Michaud will welcome #14 Norm Milley in the studio to take fans' calls.

ADMIRALS MEDIA GUIDES AVAILABLE

The Admirals are pleased to announce that the first ever Norfolk Admirals Media Guide is now available for purchase. With detailed information on the history of the AHL Admirals, biographies of current players, coaching staff and management, as well as a look at Norfolk's history against its opponents, an Admirals media guide is an excellent companion for any diehard fan while watching or listening to games. Admirals Media Guides are available for $15 at the Admirals Center Ice Souvenir Stand during games or at the Admirals Online Merchandise store at norfolkadmirals.com.

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.

Save money by purchasing Admirals season tickets, ten packs or group tickets! 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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