AHL Norfolk Admirals

The Icemen Returneth

Published on August 2, 2002 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


The AHL released its official 2002-03 schedule this week. Here's a peek at some of what the Admirals have in store for them this season:

— 10 of the Blue and Gold's first 15 games are on the road this year.

— Their first home contest is Friday, October 18 against arch-nemeses, the Hershey Bears. The Admirals will finish their home schedule on April 2 and the regular season on April 6 with the Bears as well.

— From November 15 through December 13, the squad has 11 games on their home pond, including eight on Friday or Saturday.

— By November 8 the Blue and Gold will have faced off with Philadelphia four times, then won't meet the Phantoms again until January 12 in the City of Brotherly Love.

— From December 15-21 the team does a "Texas two-step", taking on San Antonio and Houston twice each in the Lone Star State.

— By January 25, the Admirals will have played 21 of their 30 South Division match ups. With 32 games remaining on the schedule after that time, only nine contests against Hershey, Philadelphia and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton remain.

— Mid-March finds the Blue and Gold visiting New England for a five games to take on Worcester, Manchester (twice), Lowell and Portland, their longest road swing of 2002-03.

SIGN(ING)S

No, we don't mean the new M. Night Shyamalan movie starring Mel Gibson. Instead, here are some of the latest Admirals and Blackhawks transactions:

THE NEW AND GOLD

The Admirals signed a pair of 21-year old left wingers out of the Western Hockey League this past week. Jason Jaffray comes to Norfolk out of Swift Current and Kootenay last year, where he posted career-highs in goals (38), assists (45) and points (83). He also picked up 82 penalty minutes in 73 games. Shawn Limpright skated in 54 contests for Moose Jaw last season, recording 61 points (28 goals, 33 assists) and 133 PIM.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Norfolk LCD Meeting: August 8 at the Freemason Reception Center in Norfolk. Admirals staff members will be on hand for this event featuring representatives from a variety of Norfolk agencies. VPCC Business After Hours: August 8 at the Quality Inn in Hampton. Look for members of the Admirals front office at this VPCC event beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Oceana Marines 3rd Annual Golf "Scramble": August 16 at the Eagle Haven Golf Course, Little Creek Amphib Base in Norfolk. The Admirals are a sponsor and have donated tickets for this Marine Corps event. VPCC Business Salute to Military Excellence: August 22 at the Ramada Inn at Oyster Point. Admirals staff members will be on hand for this event beginning at 5:30 p.m.

York County Division of Children's Services 6K Race: August 24 at New Quarter Park in Williamsburg. Salty and Hat Trick will appear to cheer on race participants. Healthy Families Partnership Child Fair: August 25 & 26 at the Hampton Coliseum. In addition to the Admirals' mascots greeting visitors to the Fair, the Admirals will be sharing an exhibit booth with local youth hockey clubs from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. both days.

SEASON TICKETS

Important Dates to Remember: Anyone who purchased a 10- or 20-Game Ticket Package this past season has until Friday, August 23 to renew those same seats for 2002-2003 by placing a $50 deposit per seat before they are made available to the general public for sale.

Season Ticket accounts must be paid in full no later than Friday, August 30.

Partial Ticket Packages must be paid in full no later than Monday, September 16.

For pricing or more information about 2002-2003 Season Tickets or Partial Ticket Packages call the Admirals office at (757) 363-1900, log on to the Admirals website at www.norfolkadmirals.com or visit our office at 1300 Diamond Springs Road, Suite 101 in Virginia Beach.

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