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Norfolk Shuts Out Providence, Falters In Wilkes-Barre/Scranton

November 8, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA – Craig Anderson stopped 32 shots as the Admirals blanked Providence 1-0 on November 6. The next night at Wilkes-Barre, the Penguins overcame early leads by Norfolk to claim a 3-2 shootout win. Four goals in the third period launched Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to a 6-2 over the Admirals on Sunday, November 7.

Norfolk continues a six-game road jaunt this week with four games in four venues, starting in Binghamton on Wednesday, November 10 and concluding in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 14.

STANDINGS
Norfolk is currently third in the East with 13 points (6-4-0-1). Philadelphia (7-2-0-0) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (6-4-1-1 share first place with 14 points each. Albany is fourth with 12 points (5-5-1-1) followed by Bridgeport (5-6-0-0, 10 pts), Binghamton (4-4-1-1, 10 pts) and Hershey (3-6-1-0, 7 pts).

THE WEEK AHEAD
Wed., Nov. 10 ... Admirals @ Binghamton Senators (Ottawa) ... 7:05 p.m.
Fri., Nov. 12 ... Admirals @ Albany River Rats (New Jersey) ... 7:00 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 13 ... Admirals @ Bridgeport Sound Tigers (NY Islanders) ... 7:05 p.m.
Sun., Nov. 14... Admirals @ Philadelphia Phantoms (Philadelphia) ... 6:05 p.m.

NORFOLK LEADERS
Goals: Rene Bourque (4 - T 3rd AHL rookies) Assists: Matt Keith (6)
Points: Matt Keith (9) Games Played: Several (11)
PP goals: Ajay Baines (2) SH goals: ---
+/- Rating: Jim Vandermeer (+6) PIM: Mike Brown (47)
GAA: Craig Anderson (1.29 - 2nd AHL) Spct: Craig Anderson (.957 - 2nd AHL)
Wins: Craig Anderson (5 - T 5th AHL) Losses: Michael Leighton (3)
GPI: Craig Anderson (6) Minutes: Craig Anderson (371)

BINGHAMTON LEADERS
Goals: Denis Hamel, Jason Spezza (5) Assists: Jason Spezza, Antoine Vermette (7)
Points: Jason Spezza (12) Games Played: Several (10)
PP goals: Brian Pothier (3) SH goals: Jason Spezza (2 - T 2nd AHL)
+/- Rating: Chris Kelly (+6) PIM: Brian McGrattan (105 - 1st AHL)
GAA: Ray Emery (2.82) Spct: Ray Emery (.909)
Wins: Ray Emery (3) Losses: Ray Emery (4)
GPI: Ray Emery (8) Minutes: Ray Emery (447)

ALBANY LEADERS
Goals: Aaron Voros (7 - 1st AHL rookies) Assists: McAmmond, Parise, Suglovbov (6)
Points: Aaron Voros (12 - T 1st AHL rookies) Games Played: Several (12)
PP goals: Aaron Voros (4 - 1st AHL rookies) SH goals: Adrian Foster, Pascal Rheaume (1)
+/- Rating: Ryan Murphy (+4) PIM: Cam Janssen (77 - 3rd AHL)
GAA: Ari Ahonen (1.96) Spct: Ari Ahonen (.941 - 4th AHL)
Wins: Ari Ahonen (3) Losses: Scott Clemmensen (5 - T 1st AHL)
GPI: Scott Clemmensen (8) Minutes: Scott Clemmensen (487)

BRIDGEPORT LEADERS
Goals: Bergenheim, Kraft, Papineau (3) Assists: Justin Mapletoft (8)
Points: Justin Mapletoft (9) Games Played: Several (11)
PP goals: Sean Bergenheim (2) SH goals: Ryan Kraft (1)
+/- Rating: Kevin Colley, Chris Campoli (+2) PIM: Eric Godard (61)
GAA: Dieter Kochan (2.20) Spct: Dieter Kochan (.929)
Wins: Dieter Kochan (3) Losses: Wade Dubielewicz (4)
GPI: Wade Dubielewicz (6) Minutes: Wade Dubielewicz (360)

PHILADELPHIA LEADERS
Goals: Mark Murphy, Patrick Sharp, Tony Voce (4) Assists: Patrick Sharp (7)
Points: Patrick Sharp (11) Games Played: Several (9)
PP goals: Patrick Sharp (3) SH goals: ---
+/- Rating: Mark Murphy (+7) PIM: Josh Gratton (70 - 5th AHL)
GAA: Little (1.49 - 2 gms) (Niittymaki - 1.72 - 4th AHL) Spct: Neil Little (.943)
Wins: Antero Niittymaki (5 - T 5th AHL) Losses: Antero Niittymaki (2)
GPI: Antero Niittymaki (7) Minutes: Antero Niittymaki (419)

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.
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 second in the league in GAA (1.29) and spct. (.957) and is tied for most shutouts (two).
· Anderson had a five-game winning streak halted with a 3-2 shootout loss at Wilkes-Barre on November 6.
· Five of the seven power play goals Norfolk has allowed this year have been scored by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton.
· RW Shawn Thornton tied Greg Smyth for fifth place on the AHL career PIM leaders list when he received two PIM vs. Providence on November 5. The next night at Wilkes-Barre, Thornton took over fourth place with 10 PIM, surpassing Serge Roberge. He currently has 1,982 AHL career PIM.
· D Jim Vandermeer has PIM in seven consecutive games (34 PIM since October 27 vs. Albany).
· D Anton Babchuk netted his first points of the season with a pair of assists at Wilkes-Barre on November 7.

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 9. Segment 1 will feature Pete Michaud and a special guest. Segment 2 will feature Blake Cullen, Dave Rosenfield and Pat "The Red Whistle" Shetler in the first edition of the Admirals' Round Table. Call in with your questions on November 9 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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