AHL Norfolk Admirals

Admirals Split Pair With Pens

October 25, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA – The Admirals hosted Wilkes-Barre/Scranton twice last week, splitting the two games. A three-point performance by Rene Bourque lifted Norfolk to a 4-3 overtime win on October 20. The Penguins scored three times in the second period en route to a 3-2 win over the Admirals on Friday, October 22. Norfolk's game scheduled at Wilkes-Barre on October 23 was postponed due to a water main break in the city.

The Albany River Rats (New Jersey Devils) come to Scope on Wednesday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. The Admirals then make a three-game road trip to Binghamton (Ottawa) on Friday, Albany on Saturday and Hershey (Colorado) on Sunday.

STANDINGS
At 3-1-0-0 (6 pts), Norfolk is tied for third in the East with Binghamton (3-2-0-0, 6 pts). Albany leads the division with 9 points (4-1-1-0) followed by Bridgeport (4-2-0-0, 8 pts). Philadelphia is fifth (2-2-0-0, 4 points), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton is sixth (1-4-1-0, 3 points) and Hershey is seventh (0-3-1-0, 1 point).

THE WEEK AHEAD
Wed., Oct. 27 ... Admirals vs. Albany River Rats (New Jersey) ... 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 29 ... Admirals @ Binghamton Senators (Ottawa) ... 7:05 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 30 ... Admirals @ Albany River Rats (New Jersey) ... 7:30 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 31 ... Admirals @ Hershey Bears (Colorado) ... 5:00 p.m.

NORFOLK LEADERS
Goals: Rene Bourque (3) Assists: Matt Keith (5)
Points: Rene Bourque, Matt Keith (5) Games Played: Several (4)
PP goals: Mikhail Yakubov (1) SH goals: ---
+/- Rating: Jim Vandermeer (+6) PIM: Mike Brown, Pavel Vorobiev (17)
GAA: Michael Leighton (1.51) Spct: Michael Leighton (.941)
Wins: Craig Anderson (2) Losses: Michael Leighton (1)
GPI: Craig Anderson, Michael Leighton (2) Minutes: Craig Anderson (121)

ALBANY LEADERS
Goals: Aleksander Suglobov, Aaron Voros (4) Assists: Dean McAmmond, Alek Suglobov (5)
Points: Aleksander Suglobov (9) Games Played: Several (6)
PP goals: Aleksander Suglobov (3) SH goals: Adrian Foster (1)
+/- Rating: Bobby Allen, Dean McAmmond (+5) PIM: Cam Janssen (55)
GAA: Ari Ahonen (1.50) Spct: Ari Ahonen (.943)
Wins: Ari Ahonen, Scott Clemmensen (2) Losses: Scott Clemmensen (2)
GPI: Scott Clemmensen (4) Minutes: Scott Clemmensen (242)

BINGHAMTON LEADERS
Goals: Denis Hamel (3) Assists: Antoine Vermette (4)
Points: Antoine Vermette (6) Games Played: Several (5)
PP goals: Several (1) SH goals: ---
+/- Rating: Grant Potulny (+2) PIM: Brian McGrattan (67)
GAA: Billy Thompson (1.86) Spct: Billy Thompson (.933)
Wins: Ray Emery (2) Losses: Ray Emery (2)
GPI: Ray Emery (4) Minutes: Ray Emery (202)

HERSHEY LEADERS
Goals: Several (1) Assists: Brett Clark, Mathieu Darche (2)
Points: Mathieu Darche (3) Games Played: Several (4)
PP goals: Johnny Boychuk, Mathieu Darche (1) SH goals: ---
+/- Rating: Dennis Bonvie (+2) PIM: Dennis Bonvie (38)
GAA: Peter Budaj (3.01) Spct: Peter Budaj, Tom Lawson (.919)
Wins: --- Losses: Peter Budaj, Tom Lawson (2)
GPI: Peter Budaj, Tom Lawson (2) Minutes: Peter Budaj, Tom Lawson (119)

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
Wednesday, October 27 (Albany River Rats)
· Stadium cup giveaway to the first 2,500 fans

ADMIRALS NOTEBOOK
· Rookie LW Rene Bourque has points in each of his first three professional games, including game-winning goals in his first two contests.
· Norfolk's loss to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on October 22 marked the first time this season the team failed to win after scoring the first goal and outshooting the opposition.
· The Admirals' 3-2 loss to the Pens on Friday was the first time this year they did not score at least three goals.
· D Jim Vandermeer has a point in three of his first four games as an Admiral (1g, 2a).
· C Ajay Baines has points in three straight games (1+3=4 points).
· D James Wisniewski picked up his first pro point with an assist vs. Wilkes-Barre on October 20.

ON THE RADIO
All games are broadcast on the Admirals' Flagship Station, Fox Sports Radio AM 1050. The 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, October 26. Pete Michaud welcomes Captain Ajay Baines and Rene Bourque as his guests in the studio this week. Be sure to tune in to ESPN Radio 1310 AM 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 Plans and group tickets are available through the Admirals' office. For more information, visit the club's website at www.norfolkadmirals.com or call the Admirals at (757) 640-1212.

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