AHL Norfolk Admirals

Scoring outbursts give Admirals sole possession of fourth place

Published on December 12, 2005 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA - The Admirals scored nine goals in their two games last week to come away with two victories and sole possession of fourth place in the East Division. On Wednesday, December 7th, after giving up an early lead to Albany, Norfolk scored twice on the power play to defeat the River Rats 4-3. On Friday, December 9th, the Admirals scored thrice in a 3:04 span to take an early 3-0 lead, and Carl Corazzini netted two goals as Norfolk downed Bridgeport 5-2.

Norfolk begins a four-game road tilt with weekend matches at Binghamton, Wilkes-Barre and Bridgeport.

STANDINGS
At 11-11-2-1 (25 pts), Norfolk is currently fourth in the East. The division is led by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (21-1-2-1, 45 pts) followed by Hershey (18-4-2-4, 42 pts) and Philadelphia (13-14-0-2, 28 pts). Bridgeport (10-16-2-0, 22 pts) and Binghamton (7-15-2-1, 17 pts) trail the Admirals.

THE WEEK AHEAD
Friday, December 16...Norfolk @ Binghamton Senators...7:05 p.m.
Saturday, December 17...Norfolk @ Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins...7:05 p.m.
Sunday, December 18...Norfolk @ Bridgeport Sound Tigers...4:05 p.m.

NORFOLK LEADERS
Goals: Nathan Barrett (9) Assists: Martin St. Pierre (14)
Points: Martin St. Pierre (22) Games Played: Several (25)
PP goals: Nathan Barrett (7) SH goals: Mark Cullen, Quintin Laing (1)
+/- Rating: Jason Morgan (+5) PIM: Mike Brown (65)
GAA: Corey Crawford (2.57) Spct: Adam Munro (.901)
Wins: Adam Munro (8) Losses: Corey Crawford (8)
GPI: Adam Munro (14) Minutes: Adam Munro (852)

BINGHAMTON LEADERS
Goals: Denis Hamel (13) Assists: Filip Novak (15)
Points: Denis Hamel (27) Games Played: Several (25)
PP goals: Denis Hamel (8) SH goals: Several (1)
+/- Rating: Neil Petruic (E) PIM: Lance Ward (105)
GAA: Kelly Guard (3.20) Spct: Kelly Guard (.899)
Wins: Kelly Guard (5) Losses: Billy Thompson (8)
GPI: Kelly Guard (14) Minutes: Kelly Guard (693)

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WILKES-BARRE/SCRANTON LEADERS
Goals: Tomas Surovy (16) Assists: Michel Ouellet (20)
Points: Michel Ouellet (30) Games Played: Several (25)
PP goals: Tomas Surovy (9) SH goals: Several (1)
+/- Rating: Ryan Lannon, Noah Welch (+16) PIM: Dennis Bonvie (160)
GAA: Marc-Andre Fleury (1.57) Spct: Marc-Andre Fleury (.939)
Wins: Marc-Andre Fleury (10) Losses: Marc-Andre Fleury (2)
GPI: Marc-Andre Fleury (12) Minutes: Marc-Andre Fleury (727)

BRIDGEPORT LEADERS
Goals: Gervais, Koalska, Smith (8) Assists: Rob Collins (17)
Points: Rob Collins (24) Games Played: Steve Regier (28)
PP goals: Rob Collins (4) SH goals: Several (1)
+/- Rating: Steve Regier (+8) PIM: Kevin Colley (60)
GAA: Chris Madden (3.05) Spct: Chris Madden (.907)
Wins: Chris Madden (7) Losses: Wade Dubielewicz (10)
GPI: Wade Dubielewicz, Chris Madden (15) Minutes: Wade Dubielewicz (825)

TEAM NOTEBOOK
- In their 25 games this season, the Admirals have held the lead after one period just five times. They are 3-0-1-1 when leading after 20 minutes of play.
- Norfolk tied a franchise mark for fastest two goals scored when Eric Meloche and Matt Keith lit the lamp seven seconds apart versus Bridgeport on December 9th.
- Eric Meloche's goal on the 9th was his first in a Norfolk uniform.
- Mikhail Yakubov appeared in his first AHL game of the season on December 9th.
- Carl Corazzini has five points (3g, 2a) in the last three games.
- Quintin Laing has seven points (1g, 6a) over the last seven games.
- Martin St. Pierre has nine points (3g, 6a) in the past seven games.
- Former Admiral Pavel Vorobiev had two goals and converted on a shootout attempt in Chicago's 5-4 shootout win over Atlanta on Sunday.

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
Saturday, January 7 (Lowell Lock Monsters)
- Admirals T-Shirt Giveaway - Courtesy of Bank of the Commonwealth

ON THE RADIO/INTERNET
All games are broadcast on 670-AM WPMH and 1270-AM WTJZ. The games are also cybercast at SportsJuice.com. Go to www.SportsJuice.com, or click on the link at www.norfolkadmirals.com. Pre-game broadcasts begin 15 minutes prior to game starting 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 www.norfolkadmirals.com and click the B2 Networks banner to view all Admirals' home and away games.

The next Admirals Hour radio show is Tuesday, December 13th from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. on 670-AM WPMH, 1270-AM WTJZ and 1310-AM ESPN Radio. This week, Dave Rosenfield and Pat Shetler will be in the studio taking fans' calls.

ADMIRALS GIFT INFORMATION
Order your very own customized Admirals calendar through micalendar.com. Whether ordering for yourself or as the perfect holiday gift for that special Admirals fan, you select the photos you want for each month, and you can even customize special dates for birthdays, anniversaries, etc., on the calendar. The calendars are available in both desk and wall sizes. To order your Admirals calendar today, visit www.norfolkadmirals.com and click the "mi Admirals calendar" button on the left side to begin.

The Admirals online store currently features more than 50 items from authentic and replica jerseys to a variety of t-shirts and fleeces. Visit us online at http://www.norfolkadmirals.com/order_form.php?id=main.

Authentic Admirals merchandise is also available to purchase through the Admirals' office at Scope. Call ahead at 640-1212 to purchase Admirals gear in time for the holidays.

TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for all remaining contests 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, 20 Game Plans, 10-Packs 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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