Hartford doubles up Norfolk
January 11, 2008 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
NORFOLK, VA - Justin Keller notched two assists, but the Hartford Wolf Pack (23-12-0-4) scored three third period goals to defeat the Norfolk Admirals (11-24-1-3) 4-2 on Friday night at Norfolk Scope Arena.
The Wolf Pack jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the game's first ten minutes, as three shots made their way through traffic and past Norfolk netminder Marc Denis. Dane Byers opened scoring at 3:21 with a shot from the right point that went through a maze of bodies and sticks. Corey Potter doubled Hartford's lead at 3:54 with a shot from the left point through traffic. Andrew Hutchinson's shot from the left point deflected off an Admirals stick and past Denis for a 3-0 lead at 9:39.
The Admirals cut their disadvantage to two goals with a five-on-three power play goal at 12:18. Justin Keller sent a shot from the bottom of the left circle that bounced off Hartford goaltender Al Montoya and wound up at the skates of Norm Milley in the crease. Milley kicked the puck to his forehand and slid it through Montoya's pads.
The Wolf Pack answered back with a power play goal of their own 4:21 into the second stanza, as Ryan Callahan beat Denis with a wrist shot from the right edge of the slot.
A two-on-one led to Norfolk's second goal at 12:19. Rob Klinkhammer and Karl Stewart executed a give-and-go, with Stewart passing to Klinkhammer at the bottom of the left circle for a chip shot that beat Montoya blocker-side. However, that goal would close out scoring with the Wolf Pack on top 4-2.
Marc Denis (26 shots, 22 saves) got the loss. Al Montoya (31 shots, 29 saves) picked up the victory.
Norfolk was 1-9 on the power play. Hartford was 1-5.
The Admirals and Wolf Pack return to Scope for a 7:15 rematch tomorrow night. Tomorrow night is also "Pink in the Rink" Night. The event will seek to educate and raise awareness about breast cancer while also raising monies for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Events leading up to and during the game include a breast cancer informational session, survivor participation during game night, "Hockey 101- A Clinic for Women" and a silent auction for player-autographed pink hockey sticks and autographed pink Tampa Bay Lightning jerseys. Even the ice will be pink! A portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
To purchase tickets to any Admirals game, you may visit the Scope Box Office weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., visit any Ticketmaster outlet, call Ticketmaster at (757) 671-8100 or visit Ticketmaster online at www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase Admirals season tickets, ten packs or group tickets, please stop by the Admirals' administrative offices at Scope or call (757) 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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