Norfolk signs two
Published on February 20, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. â The Norfolk Admirals announced today that they have signed forward Bobby Russell and goaltender Matt Underhill to professional tryouts (PTO). Both players are expected to join the team this evening in Lowell, Massachusetts, when the Blue and Gold face the Lock Monsters (Carolina/Calgary) at 7:00 p.m.
Russell began the season with Norfolk on a PTO, posting 1+2=3 points and 14 PIM in 29 games. He was released on January 9 and joined the Florence Pride (ECHL) where he recorded 6+11=17 points and 16 PIM in 20 contests.
Underhill has appeared in 27 games with Florence this year, going 9-14-3 with a 3.57 GAA and a .892 spct. He played in four games for the Manchester Monarchs (AHL) earlier this season, registering a 2-2-0 record with a 2.90 GAA and a .903 spct.
The Blue and Gold are in action again tomorrow in Bridgeport (New York Islanders) at 7:05 p.m. All games are broadcast on AM-1230 WJOI and cybercast through www.sportsjuice.com. Broadcasts begin 15 minutes prior to face off.
Individual tickets for all games remaining on the Admirals' 2003-04 home schedule are on sale now at all TicketMaster outlets, charge-by-phone at (757) 671-8100 and online at www.ticketmaster.com. Group ticket reservations for any of the remaining dates on Norfolk's home schedule can be made by contacting the Admirals. For more information, visit us online at www.norfolkadmirals.com, call (757) 363-1900 or visit the Admirals' office at 1300 Diamond Springs Road, Suite 101 in Virginia Beach.
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