AHL Norfolk Admirals

Forty-Four shots not enough for Norfolk

Published on October 24, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - The Admirals faced the Philadelphia Phantoms twice this past weekend, firing 44 shots on net each night, but failing to come away with a win. On October 21st, Norfolk held a 2-1 lead after one period on goals by Anton Babchuk and Nick Kuiper, but eventually fell in a shootout 3-2. On October 22nd, the Admirals again put up 44 shots, including 22 in the third period, but couldn't beat Jamie Storr as Philadelphia came out on top 1-0.

Norfolk faces former East Division foes, the Albany River Rats (New Jersey Devils), on Friday and Saturday at Scope at 7:15 p.m. each night.

STANDINGS

At 1-4-0-1 (3 pts), Norfolk is currently fifth in the East. The division is led by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (7-0-0-0, 14 pts) followed by Hershey (4-2-0-1, 9 pts), Philadelphia (8-1-0-0, 8 pts) and Bridgeport (2-3-1-0, 5 pts). Binghamton (0-4-1-0, 1pt) sits in sixth place.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Friday, October 28...Norfolk vs. Albany River Rats...7:15 p.m. Saturday, October 29...Norfolk vs. Albany River Rats...7:15 p.m.

NORFOLK LEADERS

Goals: Dustin Byfuglien (3)

Assists: Mark Cullen (6)

Points: Mark Cullen (8)

Games Played: Several (6)

PP goals: Steve Crampton, Mark Cullen (2)

SH goals: ---

+/- Rating: Jim Henkel (+3)

PIM: Shawn Thornton (23)

GAA: Corey Crawford (2.38)

Spct: Corey Crawford (.908)

Wins: Adam Munro (1)

Losses: Corey Crawford (3)

GPI: Corey Crawford, Adam Munro (3)

Minutes: Adam Munro (187)

ALBANY LEADERS Goals: Peter Vrana (4) Assists: Khomutov, Miller, Pihlman, Tallackson (3) Points: Peter Vrana (6) Games Played: Several (6) PP goals: Several (1) SH goals: Ilkka Pikkarainen (1) +/- Rating: David Hale (+4) PIM: David Clarkson (26) GAA: Ari Ahonen (3.55) Spct: Ari Ahonen (.909) Wins: Ari Ahonen (2) Losses: Ari Ahonen (2) GPI: Ari Ahonen (4) Minutes: Ari Ahonen (237)

TEAM NOTEBOOK

- Norfolk has outshot each of its opponents thus far this season, and has totaled 231 shots to 141 by its foes. The Admirals have taken at least 32 shots while holding the opposition to 26 or fewer shots in each of their six games. - This past weekend, the Admirals out-shot Philadelphia 88-51, registering 44 shots each of their two games. - This is the first AHL campaign in which Norfolk has a losing record six games into the season (1-4-0-1). - Norfolk dropped a 1-0 decision to Philadelphia on October 22nd, its first such loss since January 26, 2005 vs. Hartford (1-0 SOL). Last year, the Admirals were 24-0-0-1 when allowing one or no goals. The squad's last 1-0 regulation loss was on January 11, 2004 vs. Bridgeport. - D Nick Kuiper scored one of the Ads' two goals on October 21st, his first tally since March 11th of last season, a span of 22 games. - LW Quintin Laing had a three-game assist/point streak (October 14-21) snapped on Saturday.

ON THE RADIO/INTERNET

All games are broadcast on 670-AM WPMH and 1270-AM WTJZ. The games are also cybercast at SportsJuice.com. Go to www.SportsJuice.com, or click on the link at www.norfolkadmirals.com. Pre-game broadcasts begin 15 minutes prior to game starting time.

Games are also viewable through the Internet on a pay-per-view basis through B2 Networks for anyone with a high-speed cable modem, T1 or DSL broadband connection and Windows Media Player 9 or higher. Visit www.norfolkadmirals.com and click the B2 Networks banner to view all Admirals' home and away games.

The next Admirals Hour radio show is Tuesday, October 25th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on 670-AM WPMH, 1270-AM WTJZ and 1310-AM ESPN Radio. This week, Pete Michaud welcomes Quintin Laing and another guest in the studio taking your calls.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets for all remaining contests 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. Season Tickets, 20 Game Plans, 10-Packs and Group Tickets are available through the Admirals' office. For more information, visit the club's website at www.norfolkadmirals.com or call the Admirals at (757) 640-1212.

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