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B-Sens Split Pair Against Admirals

February 6, 2006 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Binghamton Senators News Release


LAST WEEK: The Senators split their two games against the Admirals in Norfolk and remain in sixth place in the East Division.

FRIDAY, FEB. 3RD @ NORFOLK (4-6 L): Left wing DENIS HAMEL registered his second hat trick of the season, and fourth as a Senator, but it was not enough for Binghamton to snap a six-game slide against the Admirals dating back to the final meeting of the 2004-05 season. Norfolk opened a 2-0 lead in the first period with the first goal coming off the stick of JASON MORGAN only 22 seconds into the game. Hamel then tied the game with two goals less than three minutes apart. But Norfolk finished the first period with two more goals and Binghamton goaltender KELLY GUARD gave way to BILLY THOMPSON to start the second period. Winger MATT KEITH scored less than two minutes into the middle period to give Norfolk their largest lead at 5-2. But Binghamton closed the lead to one as CHARLIE STEPHENS scored his 14th goal of the season and HAMEL completed the hat trick early in the third period. Norfolk scored its final goal into an empty net with less than one minute remaining in the game. Norfolk outshot Binghamton 46 to 26 in the game. The Sens converted on one of six power plays while the Admirals were able to convert on three of 10 chances. Norfolk goalie MIKE McKENNA stopped 22 of 26 shots while THOMPSON made 24 saves on 25 shots in relief of GUARD.

SATURDAY, FEB. 4TH @ NORFOLK (2-1 W): Binghamton snapped a six-game losing streak on Saturday as they defeated the Admirals 2-1 behind a two-point night from BRANDON BOCHENSKI (1 goal, 1 assist) and superb goaltending from BILLY THOMPSON. THOMPSON stopped 22 of 23 shots and was named the game's first star. DENIS HAMEL had the other goal for Binghamton. The Senators allowed the first goal for the ninth time in the last 10 games when NATHAN BARRETT scored his 18th goal of the season. HAMEL then scored his 31st goal of the season to tie the game and BOCHENSKI scored his first goal in five games since being assigned from Ottawa to give Binghamton a 2-1 lead that it would not relinquish. All three goals in the game were scored on the power play as Binghamton converted on two of 11 chances and Norfolk scored on one of 13 tries.

THIS WEEK: Binghamton returns home on Wednesday for their first game at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena since Jan. 21.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8TH vs. PORTLAND (7:05 p.m.): The Atlantic Division leading Portland Pirates will make their first visit to the Arena since Dec. 21, 2002, a game won 4-1 by Binghamton. The home team has won each of the three previous meetings and Portland currently leads the all-time series 2-1-0-0. In their previous meeting this season, a 3-2 win by Portland on Oct. 29, rookie PATRICK EAVES had two points (1 goal, 1 assist). Binghamton's other goal was scored by STEVE MARTINS. Portland currently leads the Atlantic Division with a 29-13-4-2 record and 65 points. Center RYAN SHANNON is second in scoring among all rookies in the AHL with 49 points (14 goals, 35 assists) in 40 games. Binghamton is 8-4-0-0 against the Atlantic Division.

FRIDAY, FEB. 10TH @ SYRACUSE (7:30 p.m.): The Senators have a 2-1-0-0 advantage in the series with Syracuse this season. Binghamton is 16-8-2-0-1 all time against the Crunch. Binghamton winger CHARLIE STEPHENS leads all players in the season series with five points (2 goals, 3 assists) in three games. Binghamton skated off with a 4-1 win in the last meeting, on New Year's Eve, as STEVE MARTINS scored twice and CORY PECKER had a three-point game (1 goal, 2 assists). BILLY THOMPSON stopped 36 of 37 shots for first star honors in the win. Syracuse had won three straight games before falling 7-1 to Grand Rapids on Saturday. Crunch forward MARK HARTIGAN has points in 18 straight games (17 goals, 18 assists), dating back to Dec. 14. The Crunch wrap up five straight away games on Wednesday when they take on the Chicago Wolves.

SATURDAY, FEB. 11TH @ TORONTO (4 p.m.): The Senators will be looking to win their third straight game against the Toronto Marlies when the teams meet on Saturday at 4 p.m. CHARLIE STEPHENS (2 goals, 1 assist) and GREG WATSON (1 goal, 2 assists) are the leading scorers in the series. Binghamton won the last game 4-2 on Dec. 27 behind a three point effort by STEPHENS. Center JOHN POHL leads Toronto in scoring and has points in five straight games (3 goals, 4 assists) entering the week.

SENS SNIPPETS: Captain DENIS HAMEL is one goal shy of 100 as a Binghamton Senator. His goal on Saturday in Norfolk gave Hamel 200 points (99 goals, 101 assists) as a B-Sen. HAMEL has 16 power-play goals this season, one shy of tying the franchise record that he set last year when he scored 17...Defenseman BRAD NORTON played in his 200th AHL game on Saturday...The Senators play their next five games outside of the East Division...

MEDIA LUNCHEON SET FOR TUESDAY: All-Stars DENIS HAMEL and FILIP NOVAK will be guests at the Binghamton Senators monthly media luncheon on Tuesday. The luncheon will begin at 1:30 p.m. inside the Left Bank Room of the Holiday Inn Arena in downtown Binghamton. Coaches and front office employees will also be at the luncheon.

SENS IN THE COMMUNITY: The B-Sens will make a pair of school appearances this week. On Tuesday, multiple Senators players will appear at Tioga Hills Elementary in Apalachin at 1:30 p.m. to read with students in several different classrooms. Then on Thursday, several players will appear at George F. Johnson Elementary School on Taft Ave. in Endicott at 2 p.m.

PRACTICE & GAME SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK OF FEB. 6TH (SUBJECT TO CHANGE):

Monday, Feb. 6 10 a.m. Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena Tuesday, Feb. 7 10 a.m. Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena

Wednesday, Feb. 8 10 a.m. (Morning skate) Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena

7:05 p.m. Portland @ Binghamton

Thursday, Feb. 9 10 a.m. Chenango Ice Rink

Friday, Feb. 10 10 a.m. Chenango Ice Rink

7:30 p.m. (Morning skate) Binghamton @ Syracuse

Saturday, Feb. 11 4 p.m. Binghamton @ Toronto

Sunday, Feb. 12 Off Day

SENS LEADERS: POINTS: Hamel - 55 (31+24) GOALS: Hamel - 31

ASSISTS: Martins - 31 PPG: Hamel - 16

GWG: Martins & Hamel - 3 SHG: Hamel - 2

PIM: Ward - 195

WINS: Guard - 11 GAA: Guard - 3.29

B-SENS ON THE AIR: All Binghamton Senators games are broadcast live on 680 WINR-AM, a Clear Channel station. Fans can also access the broadcasts online at www.binghamtonsenators.com. Tune in 30 minutes prior to the game for Countdown to Faceoff with the voice of the Binghamton Senators, Grady Whittenburg.

B-SENS ON THE INTERNET: A new partnership between the B2 Networks and the American Hockey League will allow fans of the Binghamton Senators to watch all of the exciting action online, whether the team is home or away, via streaming video. For only $6 and a high-speed internet connection, you can tap into the B2 Networks this season by following the B2 link on www.binghamtonsenators.com.

GET YOUR TICKETS: Tickets are currently on sale for all of the B-Sens regular season home games. Tickets cost $15.50 for side seating and $14.50 for end seating. Fans can purchase tickets at the following locations: Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena box office (Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.), Binghamton Senators executive office, third floor of the Arena (Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and on game days until the end of the second period.), www.binghamtonsenators.com or by calling (607) 722-SENS.

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