Admirals Split First Two Home Games, Prepare for Two More
Published on October 22, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
NORFOLK, VA - The Norfolk Admirals opened the 2007-08 home slate with mixed results this past weekend. On Friday night, the Admirals opened their '07-08 home schedule with a 5-1 victory over the Binghamton Senators at Scope. The next night, the Senators flipped the tables by defeating Norfolk 5-1 at Scope.
The Admirals are now preparing for a busy upcoming weekend with two home games and a road contest. On Friday night, Norfolk hosts the Philadelphia Phantoms at 7:15. On Saturday Night, the Admirals host the Bridgeport Sound Tigers at 7:15. The Admirals then travel to Philadelphia for a 5:05 p.m. matchup with the Phantoms.
EAST DIVISION STANDINGS
RK TEAM GP W L OTL SOL PTS
1 Philadelphia Phantoms 6 5 1 0 0 10
2 Bridgeport Sound Tigers 5 3 2 0 0 6
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 6 3 3 0 0 6
4 Albany River Rats 5 2 2 0 1 5
5 Binghamton Senators 5 2 3 0 0 4
NORFOLK ADMIRALS 6 2 4 0 0 4
7 Hershey Bears 4 1 3 0 0 2
THE ADMIRALS' WEEK AHEAD
Fri., Oct. 26...vs. Philadelphia Phantoms (Philadelphia Flyers)...7:15 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 27... vs. Bridgeport Sound Tigers (New York Islanders)...7:15 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 28... at Philadelphia Phantoms (Philadelphia Flyers)...5:05 p.m.
ADMIRALS' LOG
- Norfolk's crowd of 5,627 was the second-largest home opener crowd since joining the AHL in 2000. The first game Norfolk Admirals history on October 6, 2000 versus the Hershey Bears drew 6,184 fans to Scope.
- In Friday night's win over Binghamton, 13 different Admirals had points with seven players recording their first points of the season.
- The Admirals are now 5-2-1-0-0 all-time in AHL home openers.
- In their first game of the season since completing the immigration process, Rob Klinkhammer (0+1), Justin Taylor (1+1) and Shawn Collymore (0+1) all registered points on Friday night vs. Binghamton.
- After killing only 13 of 18 opponent power plays (72.2%) over its first two games, Norfolk has killed 17 of the last 19 opponent power plays ( 89.5%) in its last four games.
- Norfolk only allowed Binghamton four power play opportunities in two games this past weekend.
- The following firsts occurred last week:
o First Professional Goal: Vladimir Mihalik (10/19 vs. BNG)
o First Professional Point: Rob Klinkhammer (in pro debut, 10/19 vs. BNG)
o First Admirals Goals: Norm Milley, Karl Stewart, Justin Taylor (each 10/19 vs. BNG)
NORFOLK LEADERS
Goals: Kyle Wanvig (3) Assists: Kyle Wanvig (5)
Points: Kyle Wanvig (8) Games Played: Several (6)
PP goals: Schneider, Taylor, Wanvig (1) SH goals: Lawrence, Stewart, Wanvig (1)
+/- Rating: Jay Leach (+3) PIM: Karl Stewart (19)
GAA: Ryan Munce ( 2.14) Spct: Ryan Munce (.923)
Wins: Ryan Munce (2) Losses: Ryan Munce (2)
GPI: Ryan Munce (4) Minutes: Ryan Munce (224)
PHILADELPHIA LEADERS
Goals: Darren Reid (5) Assists: Kyle Greentree (6)
Points: Kyle Greentree, Stefan Ruzicka (8) Games Played: Several (6)
PP goals: Darren Reid (4) SH goals: --
+/- Rating: Denis Gauthier (+3) PIM: Darren Reid (24)
GAA: Scott Munroe ( 1.31) Spct: Scott Munroe (.957)
Wins: Brian Boucher (4) Losses: Brian Boucher (1)
GPI: Brian Boucher (5) Minutes: Brian Boucher (267)
BRIDGEPORT LEADERS
Goals: Ben Walter (4) Assists: Tim Jackman, Frans Nielsen (4)
Points: Tim Jackman (6) Games Played: Several (5)
PP goals: Comeau, Regier, Tambellini, Walter (1) SH goals: --
+/- Rating: Bentivoglio, Jackman, Kohn, Walter (+3) PIM: Drew Fata (28)
GAA: Joey MacDonald ( 1.67) Spct: Joey MacDonald (.945)
Wins: Joey MacDonald (2) Losses: Joey MacDonald, Mike Morrison (1)
GPI: Joey MacDonald (3) Minutes: Joey MacDonald (180)
TRANSACTIONS
October 22, 2007 ADD D Brett Angel - Recalled from loan to Mississippi (ECHL)
ADD D Jay Rosehill - Reassigned by Tampa Bay (NHL) from Mississippi (ECHL)
DELETE RW Marek Kvapil - Reassigned by Tampa Bay (NHL) to Mississippi (ECHL)
DELETE RW Zbynek Hrdel - Reassigned by Tampa Bay (NHL) to Mississippi (ECHL)
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
Saturday, October 27 (Bridgeport Sound Tigers)
- Costume Night - Fans are encouraged to come to the game dressed in Halloween costumes. There will be prizes for the best costumes.
THIS WEEK ON THE IN MOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY ADMIRALS HOUR
On Thursday night, Admirals Captain Dan Jancevski will join "The Voice of the Admirals" Pete Michaud in the studio to take your calls. The In Motion Physical Therapy Admirals Hour starts at 6:00 on ESPN Radio 1310. You may call in with questions and comments at 497-1310.
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, twenty-game plans, 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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