AHL Norfolk Admirals

Norfolk Admirals Weekly: Admirals Back on the Road this Weekend

Published on January 8, 2014 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - The Norfolk Admirals picked up a pair of home wins this past weekend against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Norfolk won Friday's game by a 3-1 count. On Saturday, Devante Smith-Pelly scored with 46 seconds remaining in regulation to force overtime and the eventual shootout. The Admirals received shootout goals from Jesse Blacker and Max Friberg to secure the 3-2 shootout win en route to their third straight home game in front of the largest crowd of the season of 6,050.

Norfolk is back on the road this weekend for a three games in three days slate against Portland, Worcester, and Springfield.

THE ADMIRALS' WEEK AHEAD

Fri., Jan. 10 ... at Portland 7:00 p.m. at Androscoggin Bank Colisee' in Lewiston, ME

Sat., Jan. 11 ... at Worcester 7:00 p.m.

Sun., Jan. 12 ... at Springfield 3:00 p.m.

STANDINGS UPDATE as of 1/8/14 The Admirals (18-12-1-4, 41pts.) are currently third in the East Division, just four points back of first place Binghamton. Norfolk sits seventh overall in the conference.

Eight teams in each conference shall qualify for the 2014 Calder Cup Playoffs. Following the conclusion of each team's 76-game regular season, the three division winners in each conference will be seeded first through third (in order of regular-season points) and the next five best teams (in order of regular-season points) will be seeded fourth through eighth.

ADMIRALS' LOG

- Rickard Rakell is currently riding an 8-game point scoring streak. Rakell has posted 11 points (3g, 8a) during this current streak which began back on December 19.

- Emerson Etem is currently riding a team high four-game goal scoring streak. In addition, Etem is riding a seven-game point scoring streak. Etem has recorded 14 points (7g, 7a) during this current streak which began on December 20. He has also registered a point in 13 or his 14 games played with Norfolk this season.

- The Admirals' current three-game home winning streak is the longest this season.

- Zack Stortini continues to the lead American Hockey League in penalty minutes (171) and major penalties (21).

- John Gibson is tied for the league lead in saves made with 700.

NORFOLK LEADERS

Goals: Emerson Etem, Rickard Rakell (10)

Assists: Rickard Rakell (16)

Points: Rickard Rakell (26)

Games: Chris Wagner, Kevin Gagne, Zack Stortini (35)

PP goals: Rickard Rakell (6)

SH goals: Max Friberg (3)

+/- Rating: Rickard Rakell, Max Friberg (+10)

PIM: Zack Stortini (171)

GAA: Igor Bobkov (2.24)

Spct: Igor Bobkov (.926)

Wins: John Gibson (11)

Losses: John Gibson (12, three losses in shootout)

GPI: John Gibson (26)

Minutes: John Gibson (1492:55)

ABOUT THIS WEEKEND'S OPPONENTS

On Friday, the Admirals and Portland Pirates will meet in the state of Maine for the first time since January 25, 2011. The Admirals and Pirates split a pair of games at Scope back on November 22 and 23. Andy Miele leads the Pirates in points (29), goals (14) and assists (15).

PORTLAND LEADERS

Goals: Andy Miele (14)

Assists: Andy Miele (15)

Points: Andy Miele (29)

Games: Jordan Martinook (31)

PP goals: Lucas Lessio (5)

SH goals: Five tied (1) +/- Rating: Chris Brown (+9)

PIM: Darian Dziurzynski (69)

GAA: Louis Domingue (2.73)

Spct: Louis Domingue (.924)

Wins: Mark Visentin (9)

Losses: Mark Visentin (13; two in shootout)

GPI: Mark Visentin (23)

Minutes: Mark Visentin (1197:16)

On Saturday, the Admirals and the Worcester Sharks will square off for the first time this season. The Sharks may be without two of their top players in Freddie Hamilton, and former Admiral Bracken Kearns who are currently recalled to San Jose Sharks of the NHL. However, the Sharks will have the services of Danill Tarasov, who has recorded 18 points (9g, 9a) in 21 games played this season. The Sharks hold a 5-1 record this season in overtime shootouts.

WORCESTER LEADERS

Goals: Freddie Hamilton (11)

Assists: Bracken Kearns (13)

Points: Freddie Hamilton, Danill Tarasov, Bracken Kearns (18)

Games: Rylan Schwartz, James Livingston, Taylor Doherty (32)

PP goals: Danill Tarasov (5)

SH goals: Rylan Schwartz, Curt Gogol (1)

+/- Rating: Jimmy Bonneau (+2)

PIM: Curt Gogol (116)

GAA: Tony Grosenick (2.33)

Spct: Tony Grosenick (.914)

Wins: Harri Sateri (8)

Losses: Harri Sateri (13; one in shootout)

GPI: Harri Sateri (21)

Minutes: Harri Sateri (1251:06)

Norfolk will close out the three-game weekend against the current top team in the American Hockey League, the Springfield Falcons. Jonathan Marchessault leads the soaring Falcons in points (26), goals (12) and assists (14).

Goaltender Jeremy Smith leads the AHL with 16 wins. The Admirals and Falcons split a pair of games back on December 13 & 14 at Scope.

SPRINGFIELD LEADERS

Goals: Jonathan Marchessault (12)

Assists: Jonathan Marchessault (14)

Points: Jonathan Marchessault (26)

Games: Five tied (33)

PP goals: Jonathan Marchessault (7)

SH goals: Jake Hansen (3)

+/- Rating: Jake Hansen, Frederic St. Denis (+12)

PIM: Daryl Boyce (59)

GAA: Mike McKenna (1.41)

Spct: Mike McKenna (.945)

Wins: Jeremy Smith (16)

Losses: Jeremy Smith (6; two in shootout)

GPI: Jeremy Smith (22)

Minutes: Jeremy Smith (1344:27)

Upcoming Home Games, Events, & Promotions

Friday, January 17 vs. Worcester, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 18 vs. Worcester, 7:15 p.m.

- Pink in the Rink: The 7th Annual Pink in the Rink game is your chance to come to the game wearing pink to show your support in the fight against Breast Cancer. The Admirals will be skating on pink ice for the game. The Jan.18 game is a ticket blackout game, meaning that coupons may not be used or redeemed for this game.

January 14, MacArthur on Ice, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Skate with a few of the Admirals players at the outdoor ice rink at MacArthur Mall!

GAME TICKETS

Individual tickets are on sale now at the Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, charge-by-phone at 1-800- 745-3000 and online at www.ticketmaster.com

For 10-packs, or discounted group tickets today, stop by the Admirals' Administrative Offices at Scope, call (757) 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or visit norfolkadmirals.com anytime.

BOOK YOUR BIRTHDAY PARTY TODAY

Do you want your child to have a birthday party to remember? Look no further than a party at a Norfolk Admirals game! We have three different packages ranging from a simple message on the video scoreboards, to a fully- catered party with a tour of the Admirals locker room. However, dates are filling up quickly. Book your party today! For more information, visit norfolkadmirals.com or contact Dana DeFilippo at (757) 640-1212 ext. 11.

ON THE RADIO / INTERNET

The "Admirals Hour" radio show airs every Tuesday from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. on 1490 AM The Game. Tune-in for an inside look into Admirals hockey featuring Admirals players, coaches, and staff.

All regular season games air live on 1490-AM The Game and on 1650 AM. Listen online at http://1490amthegame.com/home/listen-live/

Fans can watch the games online at AHL Live on a pay-per-view, or season pass basis at http://ahl.neulion.com/ahl/

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