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AHL Norfolk Admirals

Admirals Win Marathon to Take 2-1 Series Lead

April 30, 2014 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, Va. - Max Sauve and the Norfolk Admirals crossed the finish line first in what was the Admirals' longest game of the season in a 1-0 victory over the Manchester Monarchs. Norfolk leads their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal two games to one after Wednesday night's win at Norfolk Scope Arena.

The Admirals' John Gibson (2-1-0) turned in a brilliant 35-save shutout for his second professional playoff victory. Jean-Francois Berube's (1-2-0) workload got heavier as the night went on and he finally allowed the game-winner late in overtime, stopping 30 of 31 total shots .

There were no goals through the first 74 minutes of action until Sauve flipped a backhander underneath Berube's left arm at 14:51 in the overtime session. It was Sauve's first of the playoffs in two postseason games and his first goal in nearly three months.

Norfolk can eliminate the top-seeded Monarchs on Friday night in Game 4 at Scope. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. If necessary, Game 5 will also be at Scope on Saturday at 7:15 p.m.

2014 Calder Cup Playoff tickets are available to purchase for individual games or in two different package options. Stop by the Admirals' Administrative Offices at Scope, call (757) 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or visit norfolkadmirals.com.

Three Stars:

1. John Gibson - NOR

2. Max Sauve - NOR

3. Jean-Francois Berube - MCH

NOTES ... The Admirals remain undefeated in five games played at home on Wednesdays this season... Norfolk has won all four playoff games on April 30 in franchise history. Did not play: Mat Clark, Stefan Noesen, Ryan Parent, Joseph Cramarossa, Jaycob Megna, Shea Theodore, Kevin Lind, Ryan Faragher, Kenton Helgesen, Charles Sarault, Norm Ezekiel.

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