AHL Norfolk Admirals

Norfolk sweeps Hershey to open season

October 18, 2004 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA – The Admirals began the 2004-05 campaign with a pair of victories over the Hershey Bears to claim a share in the East Division lead. In their home opener on October 15, a Matt Keith shot that deflected off Jim Vandermeer early in the third period stood as the game-winner in Norfolk's 3-2 win over the Bears. The next night at Giant Center, Michael Leighton stopped all 25 shots he faced as the Ads blanked Hershey 3-0.

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Pittsburgh Penguins) visit Hampton Roads for a pair of match ups this week, Wednesday, October 20 and Friday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. both nights.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Friday, October 22 (W-B/Scranton Penguins)

* Key-chain giveaway to the first 2,500 fans, courtesy of Bank of the Commonwealth

Wednesday, October 27 (W-B/Scranton Penguins)

* Stadium cup giveaway to the first 2,500 fans

ADMIRALS NOTEBOOK

· With home and road victories over Hershey this past weekend, the Admirals have won four straight home openers as well as four consecutive road openers since their inception into the league in 2000.

· Norfolk improved to 19-13-5-3 all-time over Hershey, including a record of 12-4-2-2 at Scope.

· Jim Vandermeer was credited with the game-winning goal when a Matt Keith shot deflected off his hip in his Norfolk debut on October 15.

· Rene Bourque scored his first professional goal in his pro debut at Hershey on October 16.

· Michael Leighton's win against Hershey on October 16 gives him a record of 8-2-2 in 12 career regular season appearances against the Bears.

ON THE RADIO

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

The first edition of the Admirals Radio Show, brought to you by First Team Auto Superstore, is this Tuesday, October 19. Pete Michaud welcomes Trent Yawney and Al MacIsaac as his guests in the studio this week. 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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