AHL Norfolk Admirals

Admirals went two for two last week

Published on February 21, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - The Admirals won both their games last week. On Friday, February 18th, Duncan Keith netted his first professional hat trick, also the first hat trick by a defenseman in Norfolk's history, as the Admirals downed the Hershey Bears 6-1. Norfolk picked up another two points on Sunday February 20th, when they shutout Hartford 2-0.

Tonight the Ads take on Albany for a special 6:00 pm start. They then travel to Springfield on February 23rd, Worcester on the 25th, back to Springfield on the 26th and finish off the week in Lowell the following night.

STANDINGS

Norfolk (30-18-1-4) is currently tied for third (65 points) with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (27-16-5-6). Binghamton (30-19-4-4) and Philadelphia (31-16-2-4) share first place with 68 points apiece. Fifth place is held by Hershey (29-25-1-0, 59 pts.), followed by Bridgeport (23-26-1-1, 48 pts.) and Albany (17-26-5-5, 44 pts.).

THE WEEK AHEAD
Mon., Feb. 21 ... Admirals @ Albany River Rats (New Jersey Devils) ... 6:00 p.m.
Wed., Feb. 23 ... Admirals @ Springfield Falcons (Tampa Bay Lightning) ... 7:00 p.m.
Fri., Feb. 25 ... Admirals @ Worcester IceCats (St. Louis Blues) ... 7:05 p.m.
Sat., Feb. 26 ... Admirals @ Springfield Falcons (Tampa Bay Lightning) ... 7:35 p.m.
Sun., Feb. 27 ... Admirals @ Lowell Lock Monsters (Carolina Hurricanes) ... 4:00 p.m.

NORFOLK LEADERS
Goals: Rene Bourque (21 - 3rd AHL rookies) Assists: Matt Keith (22)
Points: Rene Bourque (38 - 3rd AHL rookies) Gms Played: Several (53)
PP goals: Matt Keith (6) SH goals: Quintin Laing (3 - T 5th AHL)
+/- Rating: Matt Keith (+14) PIM: Mike Brown (215)
GAA: Michael Leighton (1.96 - 3rd AHL) Spct: Michael Leighton (.921)
Wins: Michael Leighton (17) Losses: Michael Leighton (13)
GPI: Michael Leighton (32) Minutes: Michael Leighton (1866)

ALBANY LEADERS
Goals: Pascal Rheume (17) Assists: Dean McAmmond (27)
Points: Dean McAmmond (41) Games Played: Pascal Rheume (53)
PP goals: Ahren Nittel (8) SH goals: Several (1)
+/- Rating: Ryan Murphy (+8) PIM: Cam Janssen (215)
GAA: Scott Clemmensen (2.63) Spct: Scott Clemmensen (.919)
Wins: Ari Ahonen (9) Losses: Scott Clemmensen (17)
GPI: Scott Clemmensen (31) Minutes: Scott Clemmensen (1802)

SPRINGFIELD LEADERS
Goals: Ryan Craig (19) Assists: Craig Darby (20)
Points: Ryan Craig, Shane Willis (29) Games Played: Ryan Craig, Nick Tarnasky (54)
PP goals: Ryan Craig (7) SH goals: Darren Reid (1)
+/- Rating: Evgeni Artukhin (+2) PIM: Mike Egener (165)
GAA: Jean-Ma Pelletier (2.93) Spct: Jean-Ma Pelletier (.912)
Wins: Brian Eklund (8) Losses: Brian Eklund (13)
GPI: Brian Eklund (25) Minutes: Brian Eklund (1387)

WORCESTER LEADERS
Goals: Jon DiSalvatore (15) Assists: Dennis Wideman (23 - T 2nd AHL rookies)
Points: Blake Evans (32) Gms Played: Jay McClement (55)
PP goals: Mike Glumac (7) SH goals: Jay McClement (4 - T 1st AHL)
+/- Rating: Aris Brimanis (+8) PIM: D. J. King (141)
GAA: Jason Bacashihua (2.26) Spct: Jason Bacashihua (.913)
Wins: Jason Bacashihua, Curtis Sanford (14) Losses: Curtis Sanford (15)
GPI: Curtis Sanford (34) Minutes: Curtis Sanford (1856)

LOWELL LEADERS
Goals: Chuck Kobasew (27 - 5th AHL) Assists: Eric Staal (40 - T 6th AHL)
Points: Eric Staal (57 - 8th AHL) Gms Played: Bayda, Kobasew, MacDonald (52)
PP goals: Chad Larose (7) SH goals: Eric Staal (4 - T 1st AHL)
+/- Rating: Colin Forbes (+30 - 2nd AHL) PIM: Mike Commodore (118)
GAA: Cam Ward (2.01 - 6th AHL) Spct: Cam Ward (.936 - 1st AHL)
Wins: Cam Ward (17) Losses: Cam Ward (9)
GPI: Cam Ward (32) Minutes: Cam Ward (1790)

UPCOMING GAMES/PROMOTIONS

Friday, March 11 (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins)

· The Baby Pens are back for the first time since October Saturday, March 12 (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins)

· Admirals Baseball Cap Giveaway to the first 2,500 fans, courtesy of ACS, LLC and GTI.

ADMIRALS NOTEBOOK

· Duncan Keith's hat trick on February 18th was the first by a Norfolk defenseman in the team's history. Keith's three goals were also the second hat trick by the team in lass than a month.

· Ajay Baines registered his 100th AHL career assist on February 20th.

· Michael Leighton is 7-2-1 over his last 10 starts with a 1.18 GAA, a .950 spct. and three shutouts during that stretch. Leighton is third among AHL goaltenders with 1.96 GAA and .921 spct.

· Rene Bourque (5g, 3a) and Matt Keith (1g, 7a) each have eight points in Norfolk's last eight games.

· Norfolk kicked off their 10-game road trip with a with win over Hartford on February 20th, extending their road winning streak to four and having not lost a road game since December 26th.

· Norfolk ranks second in penalty killing in the AHL, denying 92.5% of opponent's power play opportunities.

ON THE RADIO

Admirals games are broadcast on the Admirals' Flagship Station, 1050 AM. All games are also cybercast at SportsJuice.com. Go to www.SportsJuice.com, or click on the link at www.norfolkadmirals.com.

Fox Sports Radio has been purchased by new owners and will change formats in the near future. The station will continue to carry Admirals games on 1050 AM through the playoffs.

Tune in to the Admirals Radio Show, brought to you by First Team Auto Superstore, Tuesday, February 22nd. This week features another edition of the Admirals Round Table. Blake Cullen and Dave Rosenfield will be joined by Norfolk Admirals' Director of Operations Todd McKeating and Pat "The Red Whistle" Shetler. They will be taking your questions from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on ESPN Radio 1310 AM.

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. 10-Packs and group tickets are available through the Admirals' office. For more information, visit the team's website at www.norfolkadmirals.com or call the Admirals at (757) 640-1212.

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