AHL Bridgeport Islanders

Sound Tigers Lose 2-1 At Home To Norfolk

Published on January 3, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release


BRIDGEPORT, CT - The American Hockey League's Bridgeport Sound Tigers, top affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, lost 2-1 at home to the Norfolk Admirals Saturday in the first of a two home games in as many nights to open the third-annual "Pride In America Weekend" at Bridgeport's Arena at Harbor Yard.

Mikhail Yakubov took advantage of a turnover in front of the Sound Tigers' net to give Norfolk a 1-0 lead 5:02 into the game. The unassisted goal was Yakubov's second marker of the season.

The Admirals doubled their lead to 2-0 as Quintin Laing redirected a Tim O'Connell shot for his third goal of the season with 8:03 left in the second period, just three seconds after a penalty to the Sound Tigers' Blaine Down expired. Norfolk Captain Ajay Baines also assisted on Laing ‚¬â„¢s goal.

The Sound Tigers drew to within 2-1 on a nice play by Ryan Kraft who gloved down a clearing attempt at the top of the left circle and moved through traffic into the slot before roofing a backhand shot for his fifth goal of the season, unassisted, with 3:46 left in the middle frame.

The Sound Tigers took a timeout and pulled Goaltender Wade Dubielewicz in favor of an extra attacker with just under a minute left in the third period. They also went on a major power play at the 19:18 mark when Admirals Defenseman Marty Wilford high-sticked Jeff Hamilton. However, the Sound Tigers were unable to tie the game.

The Sound Tigers were 0 for 5 on the power play while Norfolk was 0 for 2 and had a 30-23 shots on goal advantage. Dubielewicz had a five-game winning streak and 12-game unbeaten streak, 11-0-1, snapped despite a 28-save effort. Admirals Netminder Craig Anderson made 22 saves for the win. Yakubov was the first star of the game, Kraft the second, and Laing the third.

The Sound Tigers will host the Hershey Bears tomorrow at 4:05 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on 600 WICC-AM and at www.soundtigers.com. The Sound Tigers will then play six straight road games and eight of the following ten contests away from home, beginning with two games in Norfolk next Saturday and Sunday.

"Pride In America Weekend" will continue tomorrow. There will be a benefit hockey game between the Bridgeport and Danbury Fire Departments at 1 p.m. The Connecticut Post will giveaway team photos. And, there will be an autograph session with all of the Sound Tigers following the game.

Sound Tigers individual-game tickets are on sale at the Harbor Yard box office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and on all game days, as well as on-line at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling Ticketmaster at 203-368-1000.

Information regarding Sound Tigers season tickets, partial plans, flex packs, group discounts, birthday parties, suite packages and sponsorship opportunities is available by calling 203-334-GOAL or logging on to www.soundtigers.com.

Groups, organizations, companies, etc. that are interested in having a member of the Sound Tigers appear at an event are also invited to call 203-334-GOAL or email info@soundtigers.com.

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