AHL Norfolk Admirals

Rivalry Games Continue for Admirals

Published on December 10, 2007 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - After defeating the Phantoms and Penguins last week, the Admirals will look to continue their winning ways against their division rivals this week as they welcome Hershey and Philadelphia to Scope.

Norfolk began last week by defeating the Philadelphia Phantoms 2-1 on Friday night at the Spectrum on the strength of a 38-save performance by goaltender Karri Ramo. On Saturday night at Scope, Norfolk defeated the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 5-3 as Adam Henrich netted a goal and three assists.

The rivalries continue on Friday and Saturday nights at Scope. On Friday night, the Admirals host the Hershey Bears at 7:15. On Saturday night, the Admirals host the Philadelphia Phantoms at 7:15. Friday night, fans can win a slice of Hockey Heaven, presented by Southwest Airlines. See below for details.

EAST DIVISION STANDINGS

Norfolk (10-13-1-2, 23 points) sits in sixth place in the East Division, but is just five points out of a playoff spot and is seven points out of second place. The East is led by the Philadelphia Phantoms (17-7-1-0, 35 points). Albany (14-10-0-2, 30 points), Hershey (13-9-0-2, 28 points), Binghamton (12-9-3-1, 28 points) and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (12-12-0-0, 24 points) sit in Norfolk's sights. Bridgeport (9-12-1-0, 19 points) rounds out the division.

THE ADMIRALS' WEEK AHEAD

Fri., Dec. 14 ... vs. Hershey Bears (Washington Capitals) ... 7:15 p.m.

Sat., Dec. 15 ... vs. Philadelphia Phantoms (Philadelphia Flyers) ... 7:15 p.m.

ADMIRALS RBK/AHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOMINEE

Norfolk forward Adam Henrich continues to impress after joining the Admirals on a Professional Tryout two weeks ago. Last week, he had an assist in Norfolk's 2-1 victory over the East Division-leading Phantoms. He followed that up with a four-point performance (1-3-4) in the Admirals' 5-3 victory over their East Division rivals, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. Since joining Norfolk on November 28, Henrich has five goals and six assists in six games. Only Hartford's Nigel Dawes (6-8-14) has more points in the AHL in that time.

ADMIRALS' LOG

- The Admirals have won four straight and six of their last seven home games.

- Today, Tampa Bay re-assigned forward Zbynek Hrdel to the Admirals from the Mississippi Sea Wolves. Also today, the Admirals loaned forward Brett Angel to Mississippi and released forward Lance Monych from his Professional Tryout Contract.

- 2007 AHL All-Star Karri Ramo stopped 38 of 39 shots in earning his first victory as an Admiral on Friday night in Philadelphia. It was Ramo's second game back from an ankle injury that sidelined him for 21 games.

- Adam Henrich (5-6-11) and Norm Milley (2-4-6) are both on five-game point streaks dating back to November 30 in Albany.

- Karl Stewart (3-3-6) and Kyle Wanvig (1-4-5) are on four-game scoring streaks since December 1 at Binghamton.

- Sophomore forward Justin Keller has points in seven of his last nine games (4-6-10).

- Hershey's Joe Motzko has six goals and two assists in three games against Norfolk this season, including a hat trick on November 7 at Scope.

- Norfolk is the only team to have beaten Philadelphia twice this season.

- Of Blair Jones' six goals scored this season, four have come against Philadelphia - the most of any Admiral against the Phantoms this season.

- Kyle Wanvig (3-3-6) and Norm Milley (1-5-6) lead the Admirals in points in the five games played against the Phantoms so far this season.

NORFOLK LEADERS

Goals: Kyle Wanvig (12) Assists: Kyle Wanvig (19)

Points: Kyle Wanvig (31) Games: Jones, Leach, Wanvig (26)

PP goals: Kyle Wanvig (7) SH goals: Several (1)

+/- Rating: Jay Leach (+5) PIM: Jay Rosehill (71)

GAA: Jonathan Boutin ( 2.97) Spct: Jonathan Boutin (.913)

Wins: Jonathan Boutin (6) Losses: Ryan Munce (6)

GPI: Jonathan Boutin (15) Minutes: Jonathan Boutin (827)

HERSHEY LEADERS

Goals: Joe Motzko (10) Assists: Jason Morgan (10)

Points: Joe Motzko (15) Games: Kyle Wilson (24)

PP goals: Joe Motzko (6) SH goals: Jay Beagle (1)

+/- Rating: Quintin Laing (+9) PIM: Louis Robitaille (132)

GAA: Daren Machesney (2.34) Spct: Daren Machesney (.919)

Wins: Frederic Cassivi (9) Losses: Frederic Cassivi (8)

GPI: Frederic Cassivi (18) Minutes: Frederic Cassivi (1041)

PHILADELPHIA LEADERS

Goals: Matsumoto, Potulny, Ross, Zingoni (9) Assists: Jared Ross, Alexandre Picard (15)

Points: Jared Ross (24) Games: Several (25)

PP goals: Darren Reid (6) SH goals: Several (1)

+/- Rating: Jared Ross (+7) PIM: Steve Downie (63)

GAA: Scott Munroe (2.13) Spct: Brian Boucher (.919)

Wins: Brian Boucher (10) Losses: Brian Boucher (6)

GPI: Brian Boucher (16) Minutes: Brian Boucher (847)

ADMIRALS AMONG THE AHL LEADERS

- Kyle Wanvig is third in scoring (31 points), tied for ninth in goals (12), tied for sixth in assists (19) and tied for second in power play goals (7).

- Adam Henrich is second in the AHL in shooting percentage (.278) among players with 10+ shots.

- Jonathan Boutin ranks sixteenth in save percentage (.913) and twelfth in saves (432).

TRANSACTIONS

December 3, 2007 ADD LW Radek Smolenak - Reassigned from Mississippi (ECHL)

December 5, 2007 DELETE D Andy Rogers - Reassigned to Mississippi (ECHL)

December 9, 2007 ADD RW Zbynek Hrdel - Reassigned from Mississippi (ECHL)

DELETE RW Lance Monych - Released from PTO

DELETE LW Brett Angel - Loaned to Mississippi (ECHL)

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS

Friday, December 14 (vs. Hershey Bears)

- Hockey Heaven, Presented by Southwest Airlines - The Admirals will host the Hershey Bears Friday night and the Philadelphia Phantoms Saturday night at Scope. The first 5,000 fans through the gates on Friday night will get a shot at winning Hockey Heaven, presented by Southwest Airlines. The winner will receive an exciting weekend of hockey with tickets to two Admirals games plus an Admirals jersey, and tickets, hotel accommodations and airfare to Tampa Bay for a Tampa Bay Lightning game plus a Lightning jersey. For more details, please visit norfolkadmirals.com.

THIS WEEK ON THE IN MOTION PHYSICAL THERAPY ADMIRALS HOUR

Tune in to the In Motion Physical Therapy Admirals Hour on Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. on ESPN Radio 1310 WGH-AM. "The Voice of the Admirals" Pete Michaud will be in the studio with a guest (to be announced - check norfolkadmirals.com). You may call in with questions and comments at 497-1310.

ADMIRALS HOLIDAY MERCHANDISE SALE

The Admirals are holding a holiday merchandise sale with select items discounted at 15% off! To take advantage of this great opportunity to spread the Admirals spirit over the holidays, visit norfolkadmirals.com today. The sale is on online orders only and will run through December 16.

ADMIRALS HOME AFTER THE HOLIDAYS TICKET OFFER

Just announced today is the Admirals Home After the Holidays ticket offer, a holiday treat that will make a great stocking stuffer for you and yours. The Admirals play nine games at Scope in January - one Wednesday game, four Friday games and four Saturday games. From now until January 4, if you buy tickets at the Scope Box Office for all eight weekend games, we'll give you the Wednesday game for free!

"We are very fortunate this season to have an abundance of home games in January, which is historically one of our best months for attendance," said Admirals Vice President Mark Bernard. "The Admirals Home After the Holidays ticket deal is a great way for Admirals fans to take in nine great games for the price of eight in a month when the Scope crowd is at its finest."

The Admirals Home After the Holidays ticket offer is available only at the Scope Box Office. The Scope Box Office is open weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. If you have questions, please call the Admirals office at (757) 640-1212.

ADMIRALS LIGHTNING ON ICE GIFT PACKS

With the Lightning on Ice gift pack, you get four vouchers good for any 2007-08 Admirals regular season home game, $10 worth of Hockey Bucks (good toward tickets or merchandise at Admirals games), a limited edition Norfolk/Tampa Bay Inaugural Affiliation puck and a Tampa Bay Lightning key chain. Plus, one lucky gift pack will have a certificate good for a night in an Admirals corporate box. That's a $73 value for just $50! The Lightning on Ice gift packs are available at the Center Ice Souvenir Stand at Scope on game days and online at norfolkadmirals.com. Get them while supplies last!

TICKETS

Tickets to an Admirals game are a great way to spread holiday cheer. T o purchase tickets to any Admirals game, you may visit the Scope Box Office weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., visit any Ticketmaster outlet, call Ticketmaster at (757) 671-8100 or visit Ticketmaster online at www.ticketmaster.com.

Save money by purchasing Admirals season tickets, ten packs or group tickets! Stop by the Admirals' administrative offices at Scope or call (757) 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ON THE RADIO/INTERNET

All games are broadcast on ESPN Radio 1310 WGH-AM. The games are also cybercast at SportsJuice.com. Go to SportsJuice.com, or click on the link at norfolkadmirals.com. Broadcasts begin 15 minutes prior to game time.

Games are also viewable through the Internet on a pay-per-view basis through B2 Networks for anyone with a high-speed cable modem, T1 or DSL broadband connection and Windows Media Player 9 or higher. Visit norfolkadmirals.com and click the B2 Networks banner to view all Admirals' home and away games.

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