AHL Norfolk Admirals

Norfolk Admirals Statement Regarding Rockford Register Star Article

Published on January 23, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - An article published in the Rockford Register Star of Rockford, Illinois this morning stated that officials from the city's arena, the MetroCentre, were going to purchase the Admirals' American Hockey League (AHL) franchise and move it to Rockford. These statements are 100% incorrect. The Norfolk Admirals' AHL franchise is not for sale, and the AHL Norfolk Admirals will remain in Norfolk next season.

It is true that the Admirals are in the final year of a successful affiliation agreement with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Admirals hope that they can renew their affiliation with the Blackhawks. However, if the Blackhawks opt to affiliate elsewhere, the Admirals' AHL franchise will remain in Norfolk, Virginia. The Admirals would then pursue other options for a National Hockey League affiliate.

The Admirals have been in contact with the editors of the Rockford Register Star, who have apologized for their error.

The Admirals are now preparing for a Friday night showdown against their East Division rivals the Hershey Bears. The puck drops at 7:15 p.m. Friday night's game will feature an AJ Gator's Pre-Game Party. For more information, please visit norfolkadmirals.com. Also on Friday, the first 2,500 fans through the gate will receive an Admirals' T-shirt courtesy of Liberty Tax Service. The Admirals will also honor the fifth STIHL Hometown Hero of the season during the game.

Individual game tickets for all Admirals regular season games range from $11-$16 and are on sale at all TicketMaster outlets, charge-by-phone at (757) 671-8100 or at ticketmaster.com. Season tickets, ten-packs and group tickets remain on sale through the Admirals' office and through the Admirals' website. For more information, contact the Admirals at (757) 640-1212 or visit them online at norfolkadmirals.com.

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