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Crane's Overtime Goal Lifts Admirals to Third Straight Win

November 2, 2018 - ECHL (ECHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


Chris Crane scores in overtime to lift the Norfolk Admirals over the Atlanta Gladiators
Chris Crane scores in overtime to lift the Norfolk Admirals over the Atlanta Gladiators
(Norfolk Admirals, Credit: Amanda Bingham Photography)

DULUTH, GA - Chris Crane's goal at 2:30 of overtime lifted the Norfolk Admirals to a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Gladiators at the Infinite Energy Arena Friday night. With the win, the Admirals (6-2-0-0, 12 pts) now sit in first place of the South Division.

Norfolk once again managed to grab the game's first goal. Patrick D'Amico received the puck at the left wing circle and flexed a shot past Atlanta goaltender Miroslav Svoboda for the goal at 3:22 of the period.

The Gladiators countered right back on a great individual effort by Tyler Deresky. Deresky skated the puck out of his own end and used his speed to slip past the Norfolk defense to create a scoring chance. Deresky wristed a shot that clipped past Ty Reichenbach for the tying marker.

Atlanta grabbed the lead just two minutes later when Carl Persson finished off a wrap-around attempt that put the Gladiators in front 2-1 on their first two shots of the game.

The Admirals tied the game back up at 1:38 of the middle frame. Taylor Cammarata floated a pass to the top of the crease that was hit into the net by Connor Hurley who was tied up by an Atlanta defender. It appeared that the puck hit off the shaft of Hurley's stick and then into the net for the goal.

The two teams went into the third period tied at 2-2, and the Admirals were relentless with scoring chances, posting a 16-9 shots advantage in the period. However, Svoboda was stellar, and continued to turn aside quality scoring chances to eventually force overtime.

In the extra session, both teams exchanged chances, but Norfolk finally broke through with a wild scramble in front of the Atlanta net. Following a D'Amico shot, Chris Crane scooped up the loose puck in the crease and backhanded it into the back of the net for the game-winning tally. Crane's sixth tally of the season secured the 3-2 Admirals win.

Despite allowing goals on the first two shots of the game, Reichenbach made 29 consecutive saves to help lead his team to their third straight victory. Svoboda suffers his first loss of the season out a stellar outing, stopping 41 of 43 shots on the night.

Three Stars

1. Chris Crane (NOR) - 1 goal (GWG-OT)

2. Carl Persson (ATL) - 1 goal

3. Miroslav Svoboda (ATL) - 43 saves

The two teams will meet again at Infinite Energy Center on Sunday afternoon at 3:05 p.m. Fans can catch the free game broadcast on Mixlr or on ECHL.TV

Upcoming Home Games

Friday, November 9, vs, Atlanta Gladiators, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 10, vs. Atlanta Gladiators, 7:00 p.m. - Marvel Super Hero Night. The Admirals will wear special Black Panther jerseys!

Pregame Meet-n-Greet Package: For $30, fans will receive a game ticket, dinner, and a chance to meet Black Panther and Black Widow characters prior to the November 10 game! For more information, contact the Admirals Office at 757-640-1212.

Admirals Ticket Information

Single Game Tickets may be purchased at the Scope Box Office, or online at Ticketmaster.com

Discounted Group Tickets: Bring your group of 10 or more to a game at a discounted price! Group tickets are available for all home games. Fundraising opportunities are also available.

2018-19 Ticket Packages are Currently on Sale! The Admirals offer full season and flexible partial plans that will best fit your schedule and budget! To view pricing and benefits of all available ticket packages CLICK HERE

For more information regarding ticket options, or Norfolk Admirals Hockey, visit NorfolkAdmirals.com or call the Admirals office at (757) 640-1212!

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Chris Crane scores in overtime to lift the Norfolk Admirals over the Atlanta Gladiators
Chris Crane scores in overtime to lift the Norfolk Admirals over the Atlanta Gladiators
(Amanda Bingham Photography)		   

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