AHL Norfolk Admirals

Checkers Upend Admirals

Published on January 20, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Rod Pelley netted his first goal of the season, but the Norfolk Admirals (15-21-2-1) were upended by the Charlotte Checkers (25-12-2-3), 6-1, on Sunday evening at the Time Warner Cable Arena.

The Admirals out-shot the Checkers, 32-31, in the contest. However, Pelley's marker at 16:31 of the second period was the only blemish of the evening for Charlotte goaltender Justin Peters (16-7-1), who turned aside 31 shots. Netminder Jeff Deslauriers (0-1-0) made his Norfolk debut and stopped 25 shots.

Luke Pither netted two goals and an assist for Charlotte while Riley Nash, Tim Wallace and Chris Terry each recorded a goal and an assist. Michal Jordan also scored for the Checkers.

Norfolk was 0-for-3 on the power play. Charlotte was 3-for-5.

The Admirals return to Scope on Wednesday to face off against the Charlotte Checkers at 7:15 p.m. in another Admirals Value Night, with Family Fun Packs and Student Rush Night tickets available.

Family Fun Packs include four discounted Red Level Tickets plus four free hot dogs, four free popcorns and four free sodas. Fans get all of that for just $54 - that's a savings of $37!

Student Rush Nights provide $9 White Level Tickets (normally $17 on game nights) for students with a valid current high school or college ID. In addition, when you buy a Student Rush Night Ticket, you get a buy-one, get-one free offer for the next Student Rush Night.

Family Fun Packs are available at the Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000 or online at Ticketmaster.com. Student Rush Night Tickets are available ONLY at the Scope Box Office after 2:00 p.m. on the day of the game.

Don't miss a minute of Admirals action by purchasing your season tickets today. 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 anytime.

Three Stars:

1. Luke Pither - CHA

2. Riley Nash - CHA

3. Tim Wallace - CHA

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