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Norfolk drop three close games

November 21, 2005 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - The Admirals played three divisional games this past weekend, dropping two to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and one to Philadelphia. On Friday, November 18th, the Penguins defeated Norfolk 3-1 at the Scope. The next night, the Admirals rallied from a 2-0 deficit to force overtime, but fell again to the Pens, a 3-2 OTL. On Sunday, another third period comeback bid fell short as the Ads lost to the Phantoms 2-1.

Norfolk hosts Philadelphia the day before Thanksgiving before playing a home-and-home series against the Hershey Bears on Friday and Saturday.

STANDINGS

At 6-9-1-1 (14 pts), Norfolk is currently fifth in the East Division. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (16-0-1-0, 33 pts) is in first, followed by Hershey (10-3-2-3, 25 pts), Bridgeport (8-9-1-0, 17 pts) and Philadelphia (7-10-0-2, 16 pts). Binghamton (5-9-1-1, 12 pts) sits in sixth.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday, November 23...Norfolk vs. Philadelphia Phantoms...7:15 p.m. Friday, November 18...Norfolk vs. Hershey Bears...7:15 p.m. Saturday, November 19...Norfolk at Hershey Bears...7:00 p.m.

NORFOLK LEADERS

Goals: Nathan Barrett, Martin St. Pierre (5)

Assists: Nathan Barrett, Martin St. Pierre (8)

Points: Nathan Barrett, Martin St. Pierre (13)

Games Played: Several (17)

PP goals: Nathan Barrett (4)

SH goals: Quintin Laing (1)

+/- Rating: Jason Morgan (+5)

PIM: Mike Brown (61)

GAA: Corey Crawford (2.40)

Spct: Corey Crawford (.905)

Wins: Adam Munro (4)

Losses: Corey Crawford (6)

GPI: Adam Munro (9)

Minutes: Adam Munro (549)

PHILADELPHIA LEADERS

Goals: Pat Kavanagh (9)

Assists: John Slaney (9)

oints: Pat Kavanagh (13)

Games Played: Several (19)

PP goals: Pat Kavanagh (3)

SH goals: Tony Voce (2)

+/- Rating: R. J. Umberger (+4)

PIM: Wade Skolney (92)

GAA: Rejean Beauchemin (2.79)

Spct: Rejean Beauchemin (.915)

Wins: Jamie Storr (4)

Losses: Jamie Storr (6)

GPI: Jamie Storr (11)

Minutes: Jamie Storr (640)

HERSHEY LEADERS

Goals: Graham Mink (12)

Assists: Lawrence Nycholat (14)

Points: Eric Fehr (19)

Games Played: Several (18)

PP goals: Eric Fehr, Graham Mink (6)

SH goals: Boyd Kane, Tomas Fleischmann (1)

+/- Rating: Tomas Fleischmann (+3)

PIM: Louis Robitaille (70)

GAA: Frederic Cassivi (2.33)

Spct: Frederic Cassivi (.917)

Wins: Frederic Cassivi (7)

Losses: Frederic Cassivi (4)

GPI: Frederic Cassivi (13)

Minutes: Frederic Cassivi (748)

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Wednesday, November 23 (Philadelphia Phantoms)

Harris Teeter Turkey Bowl Night - Five lucky fans will compete to win prizes courtesy of Harris Teeter.

TEAM NOTEBOOK

Norfolk has two losses when allowing two or fewer goals this season, both to Philadelphia. The Admirals are now 5-2-0-0 when scored upon twice in a game.

Colin Fraser set a new franchise record with penalty minutes in 13 straight games (39 PIM since Oct. 21st).

Nathan Barrett has a point in four straight games (2g, 2a since November 12th vs. Providence) and seven points (3g, 2a) in the last seven games.

Brian Lee notched his first goal as an Admiral vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on November 18th.

Milan Bartovic netted his first tally as an Admiral at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on November 19th.

Jason Morgan skated in his 100th career game with Norfolk at Philadelphia on November 20th.

Derek Eastman was signed to a PTO on Nov. 18th and released from PTO on November 20th.

ON THE RADIO/INTERNET

All games are broadcast on 670-AM WPMH and 1270-AM WTJZ. The games are also cybercast at SportsJuice.com. Go to www.SportsJuice.com, or click on the link at www.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 www.norfolkadmirals.com and click the B2 Networks banner to view all Admirals' home and away games.

The next Admirals Hour radio show is Tuesday, November 8th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on 670-AM WPMH, 1270-AM WTJZ and 1310-AM ESPN Radio. This week, Pete Michaud welcomes a special guest in the studio taking fans' calls.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets for all remaining contests on the Admirals' home schedule are available at the Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, charge-by-phone at (757) 671-8100 and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Season Tickets, 20 Game Plans, 10-Packs and Group Tickets are available through the Admirals' office. For more information, visit the club's website at www.norfolkadmirals.com or call the Admirals at (757) 640-1212.

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