Machesney Out-Duels Denis as Admirals Fall to Bears
Published on January 9, 2008 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
HERSHEY, PA - Admirals goaltender Marc Denis made 28 saves, but the Norfolk Admirals (11-23-1-3) fell to the Hershey Bears (21-13-0-2) 2-1 on Wednesday night at Giant Center as Hershey netminder Daren Machesney allowed only one goal on 30 shots.
The Bears took a 1-0 lead just 40 seconds into the game. Chris Bourque sent a slap shot from the right circle that went through a screen and past Denis.
The Admirals tied the game at 1-1 near the midway mark of the opening frame. Dan Jancevski sent a shot from the right point that was deflected over the left shoulder of Machesney by Mario Scalzo at 11:33.
The Bears went ahead for good midway through the second period on a Scott Barney goal. Steve Pinizzotto sent a pass from the bottom of the left circle to Barney at the bottom of the right circle. Barney converted the backdoor play by beating Denis to the glove side at 12:44.
The Admirals out-shot the Bears 16-8 in the final frame and had several quality chances in the game's final minutes. However, Machesney would not allow the equalizer.
Marc Denis (30 shots, 28 saves) was saddled with the loss. Daren Machesney (30 shots, 29 saves) earned the victory.
Norfolk was 0-2 on the power play. Hershey was 0-3.
The Admirals return to Scope on Friday and Saturday to face off against the Hartford Wolf Pack, AHL affiliates of the New York Rangers. The puck drops at 7:15 p.m.
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.
Three Stars:
1. Scott Barney - HER
2. Daren Machesney - HER
3. Chris Bourque - HER
Notes: Machesney has beaten the Admirals in the past six games played between Hershey and Norfolk this season and has allowed one goal in each of the past five games between the clubs ... Denis, a former Bear, played his first game in Hershey since the 1999 Calder Cup Playoffs ... With an assist on Scalzo's goal, Norm Milley is on a five-game scoring streak (2G, 3A) since December 29 at Hershey ... Admirals Captain Dan Jancevski also assisted on Scalzo's goal and has points in five of his last seven games (2G, 4A) ... Forwards Shawn Collymore, Mike Egener and Adam Henrich missed the games due to injury while forward Zbynek Hrdel and defenseman Justin Fletcher were healthy scratches ... Attendance: 6,130.
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