Admirals Sweep Three Games
February 13, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
NORFOLK, VA - Last week, the Admirals swept all three games they played to remain tied for third place in the East Division. On Wednesday, February 8th, Mark Cullen and Pavel Vorobiev netted two goals apiece to lead Norfolk to a 5-4 win at Hershey. Shawn Thornton posted two goals and an assist to help the Admirals to a 5-2 win over Springfield. The next night, the Ads scored twice in the third period to sweep the Falcons with a 3-1 victory.
The Manchester Monarchs make their lone appearances at Scope this year on Wednesday and Friday. Norfolk then begins a franchise-record 11-game road tilt in Bridgeport on Sunday.
STANDINGS At 27-18-2-3 (59 pts), Norfolk is currently tied for third in the East with Bridgeport (27-22-3-2, 59 pts). The division is led by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (36-10-3-2, 77 pts), followed by Hershey in second (31-14-2-7, 71 pts). Philadelphia (20-26-1-5, 46 pts) is in fifth and Binghamton (20-26-2-2, 44 pts) sits sixth.
THE WEEK AHEAD Wednesday, February 15...Norfolk vs. Manchester Monarchs...7:15 p.m. Friday, February 17...Norfolk vs. Manchester Monarchs...7:15 p.m. Sunday, February 19...Norfolk @ Bridgeport Sound Tigers...1:05 p.m.
NORFOLK LEADERS Goals: Mark Cullen (23) Assists: Mark Cullen, Martin St. Pierre (30) Points: Mark Cullen (53) Games Played: Nathan Barrett, Steve Munn (49) PP goals: Nathan Barrett (15) SH goals: Quintin Laing (3) +/- Rating: Quintin Laing (+16) PIM: Mike Brown (125) GAA: Corey Crawford (2.72) Spct: Corey Crawford (.898) Wins: Corey Crawford (15) Losses: Corey Crawford (13) GPI: Corey Crawford (29) Minutes: Corey Crawford (1676)
MANCHESTER LEADERS Goals: Brad Smyth (23) Assists: Brad Smyth (31) Points: Brad Smyth (54) Games Played: Brad Smyth, Marty Wilford (51) PP goals: Brad Smyth (6) SH goals: Petr Kanko (3) +/- Rating: Brad Smyth, Jeff Tambellini (+18) PIM: Richard Seeley (83) GAA: Barry Brust (2.39) Spct: Barry Brust (.923) Wins: Adam Hauser (15) Losses: Adam Hauser (9) GPI: Adam Hauser (28) Minutes: Adam Hauser (1656)
BRIDGEPORT LEADERS Goals: Sean Bergenheim (19) Assists: Rob Collins (33) Points: Rob Collins (49) Games Played: Steve Regier (54) PP goals: Bruno Gervais, Jeff Hamilton (8) SH goals: Sean Bergenheim (3) +/- Rating: Jeremy Colliton (+15) PIM: Sean Bergenheim (102) GAA: Frederic Cloutier (2.47) Spct: Frederic Cloutier (.927) Wins: Wade Dubielewicz (10) Losses: Wade Dubielewicz (13) GPI: Wade Dubielewicz (25) Minutes: Wade Dubielewicz (1410)
TEAM NOTEBOOK - Norfolk's 3-1 win over Springfield on February 11th was the first in the team's last 12 wins (since January 7th) that the Admirals scored fewer than four goals. - Quintin Laing's goal on a penalty shot on February 10th marked the first time in franchise history the team recorded two penalty shot goals in one season. - The Admirals have scored an empty net tally in three of their last five games, including both matches against Springfield (February 10th and 11th). - This week's games mark the return of former Admirals Marty Wilford and Richard Seeley to Scope. - Mark Cullen has five goals and two assists for seven points in the last six contests (since January 29th). - Shawn Thornton has collected 3+6=9 points in the past nine games (since January 25th). - Pavel Vorobiev has six points (3g, 3a) since being re-assigned to Norfolk on January 31st. - Danny Eberly has a goal and three assists in his five games with the Admirals.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS Friday, February 17 (Manchester Monarchs) - Sponsor Trade Show - A number of Admirals' sponsors will be featured with samples, coupons and other goodies, beginning at 5:30 p.m. - STIHL's Hometown Heroes - Throughout the season, STIHL Inc. and the Admirals will recognize individuals who make a difference in the Hampton Roads Community. The next Hometown Hero will be honored with a presentation during the game that evening.
ON THE RADIO/INTERNET All games are broadcast on 670-AM WPMH and 1270-AM WTJZ. 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 next Admirals Hour radio show is Tuesday, February 14th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on 670-AM WPMH, 1270-AM WTJZ and 1310-AM ESPN Radio. This week, Pete Michaud welcomes The Virginian-Pilot's Tris Wykes in the studio taking fans' calls.
TICKET INFORMATION Tickets for all remaining contests 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.
10-Packs 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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