AHL Norfolk Admirals

Admirals split busy week with 2-1-1-0 week

Published on November 27, 2006 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - The Norfolk Admirals performed well in their busiest week of the season thus far, going 2-1-1-0 in four games. On Tuesday, the Admirals picked up their franchise-record tenth straight home win when Brandon Bochenski scored 58 seconds into overtime to give Norfolk a 2-1 victory over Manchester. On Wednesday, the Monarchs turned the tables on the Admirals as Norfolk fell 3-2 in overtime at Scope. The Admirals traveled to Wilkes-Barre on Friday where goals by Bochenski and Chris Durno were not enough as the Penguins defeated the Admirals 4-2. On Saturday, Bochenski became the first Norfolk Admiral ever to score four goals in a game as the Admirals beat the Phantoms 7-5 at Scope.

The Admirals next play at Bridgeport on Wednesday night with a 7:30 contest against the Sound Tigers. They then return to Norfolk to face the Worcester Sharks on Friday and Saturday night at Scope at 7:15.

STANDINGS

At 14-3-2-1 (31 pts), the Admirals are in second place in the East Division. They trail Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (15-3-1-1, 32 pts) by only one point. Hershey (13-2-1-3, 30 pts) is third, Albany (10-10-1-0, 21 pts) is fourth, Bridgeport (8-7-1-3, 20 pts) is fifth, Philadelphia (8-10-1-0, 17 pts) is sixth and Binghamton (6-12-0-2, 14 pts) is seventh.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, Nov. 29...Norfolk at Bridgeport Sound Tigers...7:30 p.m. (Admirals B2 Night at Baxter's)

Friday, Dec. 1...Norfolk vs. Worcester Sharks (San Jose Sharks)...7:15 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 2...Norfolk vs. Worcester Sharks (San Jose Sharks)...7:15 p.m.

NORFOLK LEADERS

Goals: Brandon Bochenski (18) Assists: Martin St. Pierre (26)

Points: Brandon Bochenski, Martin St. Pierre (32) Games Played: Several (20)

PP goals: Brandon Bochenski (11) SH goals: Carl Corazzini (2)

+/- Rating: Brandon Rogers (+12) PIM: Chris Durno (57)

GAA: Corey Crawford (2.36) Spct: Corey Crawford (.920)

Wins: Corey Crawford (12) Losses: Corey Crawford (3)

GPI: Corey Crawford (16) Minutes: Corey Crawford (916)

BRIDGEPORT LEADERS

Goals: Jeff Tambellini (10) Assists: Blake Comeau (11)

Points: Tambellini, Nilsson, Comeau (17) Games Played: Several (19)

PP goals: Tambellini, Nilsson, Comeau (3) SH goals: Several (1)

+/- Rating: Jeff Tambellini (+6) PIM: Drew Fata (50)

GAA: Billy Thompson (2.61) Spct: Billy Thompson (.922)

Wins: Wade Dubielewicz (5) Losses: Billy Thompson (5)

GPI: Wade Dubielewicz (12) Minutes: Wade Dubielewicz (711)

WORCESTER LEADERS

Goals: Mathieu Darche (19) Assists: Joe Pavelski (18)

Points: Mathieu Darche (28) Games Played: Several (20)

PP goals: Mathieu Darche (9) SH goals: Several (1)

+/- Rating: Mathieu Darche, Grant Stevenson (+11) PIM: Brennan Evans (64)

GAA: Thomas Greiss (3.05) Spct: Thomas Greiss (.897)

Wins: Nolan Schaefer, Dimitri Patzold (4) Losses: Nolan Schaefer (4)

GPI: Dimitri Patzold (10) Minutes: Dimitri Patzold (607)

TEAM NOTEBOOK

- Today, Brandon Bochenski was named the CCM/Vector AHL Player of the Week. He is the second Norfolk Admiral to garner that award in the team's seven-season history (Rene Bourque, March 27, 2005). Bochenski is currently riding a seven-game point streak (8g, 8a) and a four-game goal streak (7g). On Saturday, Bochenski's four goals versus Philadelphia set the Norfolk Admirals franchise record for most goals in a game by a player.

- Martin St. Pierre tied the franchise mark for assists in a game with four helpers on Saturday versus Philadelphia. St. Pierre's assist and point streak ended on Wednesday versus Manchester. He finished with points and assists in 11 consecutive games - both franchise records. From October 28 versus Hartford to November 21 versus Manchester, St. Pierre had four goals and 16 assists for 20 points.

- The Admirals franchise-best ten-game home winning streak came to an end with Wednesday's overtime loss to Manchester.

- Corey Crawford's franchise-best eight-game home winning streak ended on Wednesday with an overtime loss to Manchester. Crawford won eighth straight at Norfolk Scope Arena from October 13 versus Springfield to November 21 versus Manchester.

TRANSACTIONS

- On Thursday, the Admirals recalled D Mitch Maunu from the Toledo Storm.

- Last Monday, the Chicago Blackhawks recalled RW Carl Corazzini from Norfolk and re-assigned RW Michael Blunden to the Admirals.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Wednesday, November 29 (Admirals at Bridgeport Sound Tigers, 7:30 p.m.)

- Admirals B2 Night at Baxter's - If you can't travel with the team, Admirals B2 Nights at Baxter's are the best way to follow Admirals Hockey when the team is on the road. Join your friends at Baxter's to watch the Admirals take their East Division foes the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on Baxter's big screen TV. It's sure to be a great time! Baxter's Sports Lounge is located across the street from Norfolk Scope Arena at 500 Granby Street in Norfolk. For more details, visit norfolkadmirals.com.

ON THE RADIO/INTERNET

All games are broadcast on 670-AM WPMH, 1010-AM WRJR, 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 Admirals Hour radio show will air tomorrow, Tuesday, November 28, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on 670-AM WPMH, 1010-AM WRJR, 1270-AM WTJZ, 1450-AM and 1310-AM ESPN Radio. Admirals Vice President Mark Bernard, Norfolk Tides General Manager Dave Rosenfield and Admirals Color Commentator Pat Shetler will be in the studio to take 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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