Sound Tigers Shut Out Norfolk
December 19, 2007 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Bridgeport Islanders News Release
NORFOLK - Mike Morrison made 22 saves as the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (12-14-1-0) shut out the Norfolk Admirals (10-16-1-2) 3-0 on Wednesday night at the Arena at Harbor Yard.
Jonathan Boutin made 15 saves to keep the Sound Tigers off the board in the first period. However, the Sound Tigers seized control of the game in the second period. Ben Walter stole a puck behind the Norfolk net and beat Boutin just 53 seconds into the period. Jeff Tambellini made it 2-0 when he netted a shorthanded goal at 2:31. Jamie Fraser closed out scoring at 14:47 with a shot from the left circle that went top shelf.
The Admirals have yet to score a goal in three games at the Arena at Harbor Yard this season, as three of Norfolk's five shutouts against this season have come at the hands of the Sound Tigers.
Jonathan Boutin (27 shots, 24 saves) got the loss. Mike Morrison (22 shots, 22 saves) got the win.
Norfolk was 0-5 on the power play. Bridgeport was 0-5.
Next up for the Admirals are the Binghamton Senators on Friday night in New York. Join your fellow Admirals fans at Baxter's Sports Lounge in Downtown Norfolk to watch the game on the big screen. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. For more details, please visit norfolkadmirals.com.
Norfolk returns home next week, taking on Philadelphia on December 27th and Hershey on the 28th. To purchase tickets to any Admirals game, you may visit the Scope Box Office weekdays from 10 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. To purchase Admirals season tickets, ten packs or group tickets, please stop by the Admirals' administrative offices at Scope or call (757) 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Three Stars:
1. Jamie Fraser - BRI
2. Mike Morrison - BRI
3. Jeff Tambellini - BRI
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