Huge East Division Battles On Tap this Week for the Admirals
April 2, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
NORFOLK, VA - The intensity in the battle for East Division supremacy will reach a new level this week, as the Admirals will battle the third-place Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins twice and the first-place Hershey Bears once. Last week, the Admirals won two of three games but slipped to second place in the East Division. On Wednesday at Scope, Martin St. Pierre had a three-point night and newcomers Jake Dowell and Jack Skille both picked up their first pro points as the Admirals topped the century mark in points with a 6-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phantoms. The Admirals used a four-goal outburst in the second period - including Jack Skille's first pro goal - to defeat the Phantoms 5-1 on Friday night at the Wachovia Spectrum. Despite a pair of goals by Jack Skille, the Albany River Rats defeated the Admirals 5-3 on Saturday night at the Times Union Center.
The Admirals have two critical contests at Scope this week, both against the third-place Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, before concluding the week in Hershey against the first-place Bears. In addition to jostling for playoff position, the Admirals will attempt to tie and/or set the AHL record for most home victories in a season and to reach 50 wins for the first time in franchise history. The Penguins visit Norfolk on Wednesday and Friday nights with 7:15 matchups at Scope. The Admirals travel to Hershey on Saturday night for their final regular season meeting against the division-leading Bears.
EAST DIVISION STANDINGS
RK TEAM GP W L OTL SOL PTS
1 Hershey Bears 73 46 15 6 6 104
2 NORFOLK ADMIRALS 74 48 19 6 1 103
3 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 73 47 20 2 4 100
4 Albany River Rats 73 34 33 3 3 74
5 Bridgeport Sound Tigers 73 34 33 1 5 74
6 Philadelphia Phantoms 74 29 37 2 6 66
7 Binghamton Senators 74 20 46 3 5 48
THE ADMIRALS' WEEK AHEAD
Wed., Apr. 4 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Pittsburgh/Edmonton)...7:15 p.m.
Fri., Apr. 6 vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Pittsburgh/Edmonton)...7:15 p.m.
Sat., Apr. 7 at Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals)...7:00 p.m. *B2 Night at Baxter's*
TEAM NOTEBOOK
- Norfolk will attempt to set a new AHL record for home victories in a season in their final two matches at Scope this season. The Admirals have 32 victories at Scope heading into this week's pair of contests against Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. The AHL record is 33 home wins by the 1987-88 Fredericton Express and the 1998-99 Providence Bruins. Both the Express and Bruins made it to the Calder Cup Finals in their historic seasons, with the Bruins winning the 1999 Calder Cup behind a perfect 10-0 post-season record at home.
- Pierre Parenteau is on a 12-game scoring streak in which he has five goals and 14 assists since March 3 at Worcester. It is the longest current scoring streak in the AHL and is two games shy of the franchise record scoring streak of 14 games set by Brandon Bochenski earlier this season.
- Martin St. Pierre is on a seven-game scoring streak (3g, 7a since March 16 vs. Bridgeport)
- Dustin Byfuglien is on a six-game scoring and assist streak (since 1g, 6a March 17 vs. Bridgeport)
- With a power play goal on Wednesday, Troy Brouwer reached the 40-goal plateau and also tied Nathan Barrett's (2005-06) single-season franchise record with 20 power play goals in a season. Brouwer is ranked second in the AHL only to Chicago Wolves forward and fellow rookie Brett Sterling in goals (40) and power play goals (20).
- University of Wisconsin Badgers teammates Jake Dowell and Jack Skille both scored their first pro points for the Admirals last week. Dowell scored a goal on Wednesday versus Philadelphia. Skille picked up two assists in that game and then scored his first pro goal on Friday at Philadelphia. Dowell and Skille join Adam Burish on the Admirals' lineup as teammates from the Badgers' 2006 NCAA Championship team.
BURGER KING® HAVE IT YOUR WAY® ADMIRALS HOUR
The BURGER KING® HAVE IT YOUR WAY® Admirals Hour radio show will air Tuesday, April 3, at 6:00 p.m. on 670-AM WPMH, 1010-AM WRJR, 1270-AM WTJZ, 1450-AM and 1310-AM ESPN Radio. "The Voice of the Admirals" Pete Michaud will be joined by #8 Bruno St. Jacques and #22 Pierre Parenteau in the studio taking fans calls.
UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
Wednesday, April 4 (Admirals vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, 7:15 p.m.)
- BURGER KING® HAVE IT YOUR WAY® WEDNESDAY - Purchase a DOUBLE WHOPPER® with Cheese Value Meal and bring your receipt to the Scope box office to receive two red level seats to an Admirals Wednesday regular season game for the price of one. For details, visit participating restaurants in the Hampton Roads area.
- Admirals Frisbee Giveaway, Courtesy of AAA - The first 2,500 fans through the gates will receive an Admirals Frisbee courtesy of AAA Tidewater Virginia.
Friday, April 6 (Admirals vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, 7:15 p.m.)
- Fan Appreciation Night - Hundreds of prizes will be given away to the best fans in the American Hockey League.
- STIHL Hometown Hero - The Admirals and STIHL, Inc., will honor another STIHL Hometown Hero.
Saturday, April 7 (Admirals at Hershey Bears, 7:00 p.m.)
- Admirals B2 Night at Baxter's - The Admirals will head to Hershey on Saturday night for a crucial East Division battle. The Admirals and Baxter's Sports Lounge will team up to bring the game back to Norfolk via Admirals B2 Nights at Baxter's. If you can't travel with the team, Admirals B2 Nights at Baxter's are the best way to follow Admirals Hockey when the team is on the road. Join your friends at Baxter's for the final four regular season game as the Admirals jostle for playoff position. It's sure to be a great time! Baxter's Sports Lounge is located across the street from Norfolk Scope Arena at 500 Granby Street in Norfolk. For more details, please visit norfolkadmirals.com.
TRANSACTIONS OF THE PAST WEEK
April 2, 2007 DELETE LW Bryan Bickell - End of emergency conditions
March 31, 2007 ADD D David Koci - Returned on loan by Chicago (NHL)
ADD LW Bryan Bickell - Start of emergency conditions
NORFOLK LEADERS
Goals: Troy Brouwer (40) Assists: Martin St. Pierre (67)
Points: Martin St. Pierre (92) Games Played: Jordan Hendry (74)
PP goals: Troy Brouwer (20) SH goals: Adam Burish, Carl Corazzini, Craig MacDonald (3)
+/- Rating: Jordan Hendry (+20) PIM: David Koci (212)
GAA: Corey Crawford (2.73) Spct: Corey Crawford (.912)
Wins: Corey Crawford (36) Losses: Corey Crawford (18)
GPI: Corey Crawford (55) Minutes: Corey Crawford (3189)
WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON LEADERS
Goals: Jonathan Filewich (29) Assists: Robert Nilsson (46)
Points: Robert Nilsson (61) Games Played: Jonathan Filewich, Stephen Dixon (73)
PP goals: Jonathan Filewich (11) SH goals: Stephen Dixon (3)
+/- Rating: Jonathan Filewich, Tyler Kennedy (+15) PIM: Wade Skolney (206)
GAA: Jeff Deslauriers (2.79) Spct: Jeff Deslauriers (.906)
Wins: Jeff Deslauriers (19) Losses: Nolan Schaefer (14)
GPI: Jeff Deslauriers (35) Minutes: Jeff Deslauriers (1947)
HERSHEY LEADERS
Goals: Alexandre Giroux (39) Assists: Joey Tenute (35)
Points: Alexandre Giroux (62) Games Played: Andy Hedlund (71)
PP goals: Alexandre Giroux (14) SH goals: Alexandre Giroux, Dave Steckel (4)
+/- Rating: Alexandre Giroux (+28) PIM: Louis Robitaille (241)
GAA: Frederic Cassivi (2.47) Spct: Frederic Cassivi (.917)
Wins: Maxime Daigneault (21) Losses: Frederic Cassivi (8)
GPI: Frederic Cassivi (34) Minutes: Frederic Cassivi (1988)
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
The Admirals are scheduled to practice Monday through Friday this week at Scope. Practices begin at 10:00 a.m. and can last anywhere from 30 minutes to over an hour. Practice schedules and locations are subject to change at any time. Please call 640-1212 to verify practice times and locations prior to traveling.
ON THE RADIO/INTERNET
All games are broadcast on 670-AM WPMH, 1010-AM WRJR, 1270-AM WTJZ and 1450-AM WBVA. The games are also cybercast at SportsJuice.com. Go to SportsJuice.com, or click on the link at 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 norfolkadmirals.com and click the B2 Networks banner to view all Admirals' home and away games.
PLAYOFFS INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Individual Admirals tickets for the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs are on sale now at the Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, and via phone and the Internet.
Individual playoff tickets range in price from $12 to $17. To purchase Admirals Calder Cup Playoff tickets, 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 ticketmaster.com. For more information, please contact the Admirals at (757) 640-1212 or online at norfolkadmirals.com.
TICKET INFORMATION
Individual tickets for all Admirals' home games are available at the Scope Box Office, all TicketMaster outlets, charge-by-phone at (757) 671-8100 and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Ten-Packs and group tickets are available through the Admirals' office. For more information, visit the club's website at norfolkadmirals.com or call the Admirals at (757) 640-1212.
American Hockey League Stories from April 2, 2007
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- Aeros Weekly Report - Houston Aeros
- Knights Clinch Calder Cup Playoff Spot - Abbotsford Heat
- Portland Pirates Weekly Report - Portland Pirates
- Knights Face Four-Game Week - Abbotsford Heat
- Predators Reassign Peverley to Admirals - Milwaukee Admirals
- San Antonio Rampage Week 26 Report - San Antonio Rampage
- 'Dogs look to clinch playoff berth this week - Hamilton Bulldogs
- Moose clinch playoff spot in week 26 - Manitoba Moose
- Rivermen weekly - Peoria Rivermen
- Blackhawks Recall Dustin Byfuglien from Admirals - Norfolk Admirals
- Monarchs Report - Manchester Monarchs
- Stars win three of four, expand lead in playoff race - Iowa Chops
- Kings Recall Tukonen - Manchester Monarchs
- Canucks Re-assign Tremblay to Moose - Manitoba Moose
- West Michigan Salutes Steve Yzerman - Grand Rapids Griffins
- Monarchs, St. Mary's Bank Put Hunger On Ice - Manchester Monarchs
- Wolves earn league honor with Sterling milestone - Chicago Wolves
- Nolan Schaefer named Rbk X-Pulse/ AHL Goaltender of the Month - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Penguins' Schaefer named Rbk X-Pulse/AHL Goaltender of the Month - AHL
- Norfolk's Brouwer named Rbk Hockey/AHL Rookie of the Month - AHL
- Admirals Winger Troy Brouwer Named Rbk Hockey/AHL Rookie of the Month - Norfolk Admirals
- Wolves' Sterling earns CCM/AHL Milestone of the Month - AHL
- Wolf Pack Weekly - Connecticut Whale
- Phantoms Weekly Update - Adirondack Phantoms
- Albany River Rats Notebook - Albany River Rats
- Wolves Weekly Notes - Chicago Wolves
- Pirates' McKee named CCM Vector/AHL Player of the Week - AHL
- Huge East Division Battles On Tap this Week for the Admirals - Norfolk Admirals
- Sound Tigers Weekly - Bridgeport Islanders
- Carkner raises $8,230 for fight against cancer - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
- Wolf Pack release Olver - Connecticut Whale
- B-Sens release Collymore, Saurettel Sign Weller to ATO - Binghamton Senators
- Pens hit 100 points with win Sunday - Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
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