
Game Preview: Solar Bears at Admirals, January 9, 2019
January 9, 2019 - ECHL (ECHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
Who: Norfolk Admirals (14-18-2-2, 32 pts) vs. Orlando Solar Bears (17-14-3-0, 37 pts)
Where: Norfolk Scope Arena
When: 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: Purchase Now Online CLICK HERE, or at the Scope Box Office
Regular Season Series: Norfolk Leads 1-0-1
All-Time Series: Orlando leads 9-5-3
Game Broadcast: Free audio stream on Mixlr CLICK HERE
Internet TV Broadcast: Available on ECHL.TV
About Tonight's Game: The Admirals open up a key six-game homestand tonight and the first of three contests this week against the Solar Bears. Four-point swings will be in full effect this week as the Admirals trail the fourth place Solar Bears by five points in the standings, while trailing third place Jacksonville by seven points.
About the Admirals: Taylor Cammarata leads the Admirals in points (29) and is tied with Luke Nogard for the team lead in goals with 12....TJ Melancon leads all league defensemen with five power play goals....Newly named Captain Domenic Alberga has been recalled by the Tucson Roadrunners of the American Hockey League (AHL). Despite the loss of Alberga, the Admirals will once again receive the services of forward Matt McMorrow, who has been activated from the injured reserve list....Defensively, the Admirals have added Daniel Maggio, Don Olivieri and Brandon Parrone to help bolster a defensive unit that sustained injuries to several players last weekend.
Admirals Team Leaders
Points: Taylor Cammarata (29)
Goals: Taylor Cammarata, Luke Nogard (12)
Assists: Jalen Smereck (22)
Plus/Minus: Several Tied (+2)
Penalty Minutes: Jacob Graves (66)
Power Play Goals: TJ Melancon (5)
Shorthanded Goals: Domenic Alberga** (3)
Shots: TJ Melancon (108)
Wins: Ty Reichenbach (9)
Save %: Merrick Madsen (0.921)
GAA: Merrick Madsen (2.75)
**Denotes player currently in AHL
About the Solar Bears: Forward Matheu Foget has recorded at least one point in seven of his last eight games. Foget leads the Solar Bears in goals (10) and points (23).... Veteran and Captain Mike Monfredo leads all ECHL defensemen with penalty minutes.... Alex Schoenborn leads the Solar Bears with two goals against Norfolk this season....Orlando is 11-2-1 when scoring first.
Solar Bears Team Leaders
Points: Mathieu Foget (25)
Goals: Mathieu Foget (10)
Assists: Brent Pedersen ** (15)
Plus/Minus: Chris Leblanc (+8)
Penalty Minutes: Mike Monfredo (108)
Power Play Goals: Mitch Hults (3)
Shorthanded Goals: Hunter Fejes** (3)
Shots: Mathieu Foget (71)
Wins: Corbin Boes (6)
Save %: Corbin Boes (.892)
GAA: Corbin Boes (3.63)
**Denotes player currently in AHL
Upcoming Home Games & Promotions
Wednesday, January 9, vs. Orlando, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, January 11, vs. Orlando, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 12, vs, Orlando, 7:00 p.m. -- Sci-Fi /Zombie Night
Coming Soon: Pink in the Rink presented by Cavalier Auto Group, takes place on Saturday, January 19 against Jacksonville. The game will be played on pink ice and the team will wear pink jerseys. Wear your pink to help us raise awareness for breast cancer prevention and research. There will free be post game "Frozen Yoga" on the ice after the game courtesy of Sky's the Limit Yoga.
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 flexible partial plans that will best fit your schedule and budget! To view pricing and benefits of all available ticket packages
For more information regarding ticket options, or Norfolk Admirals Hockey, visit NorfolkAdmirals.com or call the Admirals office at (757) 640-1212!
ECHL Stories from January 9, 2019
- Solar Bears Drop Road Trip Opener to Admirals - Orlando Solar Bears
- Everblades' Special Teams Overwhelms Swamp Rabbits - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
- Booth, Royals March Past Thunder, 3-1 - Reading Royals
- Royals Top Thunder 3-1 as Point Streak Comes to a Halt - Adirondack Thunder
- Zach O'Brien Stays Hot in a 5-4 Growlers Win - Newfoundland Growlers
- Mariners Valiant Comeback Effort Falls One Goal Short - Maine Mariners
- Forward Matthew Weis Assigned to Komets, Fucale Reassigned to Chicago - Fort Wayne Komets
- Game Preview: Solar Bears at Admirals - Orlando Solar Bears
- ECHL Transactions - January 9 - ECHL
- Robbie Payne Makes Return to Steelheads from Texas - Idaho Steelheads
- Rays Complete Trade with Worcester - South Carolina Stingrays
- Game Preview: Solar Bears at Admirals, January 9, 2019 - Norfolk Admirals
- ECHL Announces Fine, Suspension - ECHL
- Preview: Everblades Open Three-Game Set with Greenville - Florida Everblades
- Solar Bears Bring Back Struthers - Orlando Solar Bears
- K-Wings Scott Allison Named to All-Star Classic Staff - Kalamazoo Wings
- Athletic Trainer, Equipment Manager Named for 2019 CCM/ECHL All-Star Classic - ECHL
- Fort Wayne's Joe Franke Named All-Star Equipment Manager - Fort Wayne Komets
- Grizzlies Begin Road Trip Tonight in Cincinnati - Utah Grizzlies
- Worcester Railers HC Host Two Promotion Packed Games at the DCU Center this Weekend - Worcester Railers HC
- Michael Huntebrinker Returned on Loan to Reading - Reading Royals
- Game Day: Royals Host Thunder with Chance to Even Season Series - Reading Royals
- Mariners Claim 6'5 Goalie Minney off Waivers - Maine Mariners
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Norfolk Admirals Stories
- Owner Patrick Cavanagh Included in Inside Business's Top 25 of Their 2025 Power List
- Casey Christensen Promoted to President of Business Operations for the Norfolk Admirals
- RECAP: Admirals Season Ends in Game 6 of North Division Finals
- Admirals Drop Game Five in Goaltending Duel
- Milic Pitches Another Shutout, Osmundson Scores Lone Goal in Game 4 Victory

