AHL Norfolk Admirals

Norfolk Facing Elimination from Playoffs

Published on May 5, 2003 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – The Blue and Gold dropped two of three home contests last week, and now trail the Aeros three games to two in their best-of-seven Conference Semifinal playoff series. On Wednesday, April 30, the Admirals out-shot Houston 31-17 as they finished with a 3-2 victory. The Aeros stormed back, edging Norfolk 3-2 on Friday, May 2, and claiming a 4-1 win on Sunday, May 4.

Houston (Minnesota) can end the Admirals' season when the teams square off in Game Six at the Compaq Center on Wednesday, May 7 at 8:00 p.m. ET. If necessary, Game Seven will be Thursday, May 8 in Houston at 8:00 p.m. ET.

CALDER CUP 2003 UPDATE

In other Calder Cup Playoff action: Binghamton (Ottawa) leads its series against Bridgeport (NY Islanders) 3-2. Game Six takes place this evening in Bridgeport at 7:05 ET.

Hamilton (Montreal/Edmonton) can knock Manitoba (Vancouver) out of the playoffs with a win as the Bulldogs hold a 3-1 advantage over the Moose. Game Five is tonight in Manitoba at 8:30 ET.

Grand Rapids (Detroit) swept the defending Calder Cup Champion Chicago Wolves (Atlanta) in four games and await the winner of the Norfolk-Houston series.

For more information about the 2003 Calder Cup Playoffs, call (757) 363-1900 or visit CalderCup.com.

ON THE RADIO

All games are broadcast on the Admirals' Flagship Station, WBVA 1450-AM "The Buzz". The games are also cybercast on the World Wide Web at SportsJuice.com. Go to www.SportsJuice.com, or click on the link at www.norfolkadmirals.com. Pre-game broadcasts begin 20 minutes prior to game starting time.

TICKET INFORMATION

2003-2004 Season Tickets are on sale now through the Admirals' office and through norfolkadmirals.com. For more information, contact the Admirals at (757) 363-1900 or visit the team's website at www.norfolkadmirals.com.

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