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Game Preview: Swamp Rabbits at Admirals, October 31, 2018

October 31, 2018 - ECHL (ECHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


Norfolk Admirals wait to enter the ice
Norfolk Admirals wait to enter the ice
(Norfolk Admirals, Credit: Paul Jensen Photography)

Who: Norfolk Admirals (4-2-0-0, 8 pts) vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits (2-4-1-0, 8 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: First of eight meetings this season.

All-Time Series: Stingrays lead 12-5-1

Game Broadcast: Free audio stream on Mixlr

Internet TV Broadcast: Available on ECHL.TV

Tonight's Promotion: Workforce Wednesday $10 ticket offer

About Tonight's Game: The Admirals are tied in the South Division standings with South Carolina and Orlando at eight points each. Greenville meanwhile is tied with Florida and Atlanta with five-points. Tonight's game is the first of three scheduled on the week for Norfolk. Following tonight's game, the Admirals will head to Atlanta for a pair of games on Friday and Sunday, before facing the Swamp Rabbits again to open next week's slate on Monday at the Bons Secours Wellness Arena.

Last Time Out: Chris Crane scored twice, while forward Connor Hurley scored late in the third period to guide the Admirals to a 5-3 victory over the South Carolina Stingrays at Scope on Saturday night....The Swamp Rabbits dropped a tough 5-1 decision at home to the undefeated Jacksonville Icemen on Sunday afternoon. .

About the Admirals: Chris Crane is tied for the team lead in scoring with six points after recording five goals in three games played last week against South Carolina. Crane is currently riding a tree-game goal scoring streak. Connor Hurley and Ben Duffy also enter tonight's contest with six points each....The Admirals penalty kill continues to remain stingy and has killed off 17 consecutive penalties. In addition, the team has not allowed a power play goal since opening night on October 13 against Wheeling....The Admirals are 4-1-0 when scoring first and 4-0-0 when leading after the first period.

Admirals Team Leaders

Points: Chris Crane, Connor Hurley, Ben Duffy (6)

Goals: Chris Crane (5)

Assists: Ben Duffy (5)

Plus/Minus: Several tied (+3)

Penalty Minutes: Daniel Maggio (34)

Power Play Goals: TJ Melancon (2)

Shorthanded Goals: n/a

Shots: Chris Crane, Jalen Smereck (17)

Wins: Ty Reichenbach (2)

Save %: Ty Reichenbach (0.895)

GAA: Ty Reichenbach (4.28)

Power Play: 10th, 5-for-27 (18.5%)

Penalty Kill: 10th, 3-on-26 (88.5%)

About the Swamp Rabbits: Forward Austen Brassard is ranked eighth in the league in scoring with ten points (4g, 6a)....Rookie Johno May leads the team with five goals and is tied for second in scoring with eight points ....Greenville's roster also features former Admiral Michael Pelech. Pelech is tied for second on the team in scoring (8 pts) and played for the Admirals during the 2015-16 season when he accrued 38 points (9g, 29a) in 57 games played. Pelech also appeared in one game for the AHL Admirals during the 2011-12 season....Forward Travis Howe leads the ECHL in penalty minutes with 51.... Goaltender Garrett Bartus is ranked fourth in the league with 181 saves.

Swamp Rabbits Team Leaders

Points: Austen Brassard (10)

Goals: Johno May (5)

Assists: Austen Brassard (7)

Plus/Minus: Several tied (+1)

Penalty Minutes: Travis Howe (51)

Power Play Goals: Johno May (3)

Shorthanded Goals: Austen Brassard (1)

Shots: Austen Brassard (21)

Wins: Garrett Bartus (2)

Save %: Garrett Bartus (.892)

GAA: Garrett Bartus (3.64)

Power Play: 13th, 7-for-43 (16.3%)

Penalty Kill: 27th, 9-on-34 (73.5%)

Upcoming Home Games

Wednesday, October 31, vs. Greenville, 7:00 p.m. Halloween Game, costumes welcome!

Coming Soon! Marvel Super Hero Night & Pucks & Paws Night - Saturday, November 10!

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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Norfolk Admirals wait to enter the ice
Norfolk Admirals wait to enter the ice
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