AHL Norfolk Admirals

Norfolk finishes week 2-1-1-0

Published on November 15, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA – Last week, the Admirals played four games in four venues over five days. They started the week in Binghamton, where they defeated the Senators 4-2 on Wednesday, November 10. Excellent goaltending by Craig Anderson led the Admirals to a 4-2 victory over Albany two nights later. Bridgeport scored three unanswered goals in the third period on Saturday, defeating Norfolk 3-2. Sunday's battle between #1 Philadelphia and #2 Norfolk ended in a 3-2 overtime decision for the Phantoms.

Norfolk plays three games this week at home before heading out on the road for two weeks.

STANDINGS

Norfolk is currently second in the East with 18 points (8-5-1-1). Philadelphia (10-2-0-0) holds sole possession of first place with 20 points. Third place is occupied by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (6-4-2-2, 16 points), followed by Bridgeport (7-6-0-0), Albany (6-6-1-1) and Binghamton (6-6-1-1) with 14 points apiece and Hershey (4-8-1-0), in last place, with nine points.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Wed., Nov. 17 ... Admirals vs. Hershey Bears (Colorado) ... 7:30 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 19 ... Admirals vs. San Antonio Rampage (Florida Panthers) ... 7:30 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 20 ... Admirals vs. San Antonio Rampage (Florida Panthers) ... 7:30 p.m.

NORFOLK LEADERS

Goals: Rene Bourque (6 - T 2nd AHL rookies)
Assists: A. Baines, M. Keith, M. Yakubov (6)
Points: Rene Bourque, Matt Keith (10)
Games Played: Several (15)
PP goals: Mikhail Yakubov (3)
SH goals: Marty Wilford (1)
+/- Rating: Jim Vandermeer (+7)
PIM: Mike Brown (84 - 4th AHL)
GAA: Craig Anderson (1.62 - 5th AHl)
Spct: Craig Anderson (.945 - T 3rd AHL)
Wins: Craig Anderson (7 - T 1st AHL) Losses: Michael Leighton (3)
GPI: Craig Anderson (9)
Minutes: Craig Anderson (554)

HERSHEY LEADERS

Goals: Mathieu Darche (6)
Assists: Brett Clark (9 - T 2nd AHL)
Points: Mathieu Darche (10)
Games Played: Several (13)
PP goals: Eric Perrin, Cody McCormick (2)
SH goals: --
+/- Rating: Several (-1)
PIM: Dennis Bonvie (98 - 2nd AHL)
GAA: Peter Budaj (2.86)
Spct: Tom Lawson (.917)
Wins: Peter Budaj (3)
Losses: Peter Budaj (5)
GPI: Peter Budaj (9)
Minutes: Peter Budaj (524)

SAN ANTONIO LEADERS

Goals: Greg Jacina (5 - 4th AHL rookies)
Assists: Stephen Weiss (8)
Points: Stephen Weiss (11)
Games Played: Several (14)
PP goals: Juraj Kolnik, Greg Jacina (2)
SH goals: Jay Bouwmeester (1)
+/- Rating: Lukas Krajicek, Josh Olson (+5) PIM: Burke Henry (38)
GAA: Travis Scott (2.23)
Spct: Travis Scott (.927)
Wins: Travis Scott (4)
Losses: Travis Scott (6)
GPI: Travis Scott (11)
Minutes: Travis Scott (644)

UPCOMING GAMES/PROMOTIONS

Wednesday, November 17 (Hershey Bears)
· The farm hands for the Colorado Avalanche return to Scope for a 7:30 p.m. match up.

Friday, November 19 (San Antonio Rampage)
· Sponsor Trade Show - a variety of the Admirals' fine sponsors will demonstrate their services and offer samples and coupons before the game that night. Trade show opens at 5:30, game begins at 7:30.

Saturday, November 20 (San Antonio Rampage)
· The Admirals take on the Rampage in a special 4:00 p.m. contest. After the game, catch the Grand Illumination Parade in Downtown Norfolk.

ADMIRALS NOTEBOOK · G Craig Anderson is tied for most wins (7) in the league.
· D Marty Wilford recorded the Admirals' first shorthanded goal on November 10, at Binghamton.
· LW Rene Bourque leads all rookies in GWG (2) and is tied for second among rookies in total goals (6).
· D Anton Babchuk recorded his first goal of the season November 10, at Binghamton, and picked up his second goal in the Admirals' next game, on Friday, November 12, at Albany.
· Mike Brown recorded his first point (assist) as an Admiral on Friday, November 12, at Albany.
· Having scored eight power play goals on their recent road trip (November 6-14), Norfolk's road power play percentage has gone from near last place to fifth place (22.7) in the league.
· Last week, two of the Admirals' goals were knocked into the net by the opposing team.
· On November 12, Norfolk picked up a single game league leading nine majors and 115 total PIM.
· The first and last Admirals' goals in the win against Albany on November 12 were unassisted.

ON THE RADIO

Admirals games are broadcast on the Admirals' Flagship Station, Fox Sports Radio AM 1050. Games are also cybercast at SportsJuice.com. Go to www.SportsJuice.com, or click on the link at www.norfolkadmirals.com.

Catch the Admirals Radio Show, brought to you by First Team Auto Superstore, Tuesday, November 16. This week, Pete Michaud welcomes Matt Keith in the studio. Call in with your questions on November 16 at 497-1310. Be sure to tune in to ESPN Radio 1310 AM from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets for all remaining games 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, 10-Packs Plans 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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