New Admirals Lose To The Old Admirals…Or Crunch 4 Admirals 2

Gary Walts, The Post-Standard

Last night was the first meeting of the our current Admirals taking on our old Admirals. The new look Syracuse Crunch are held together by players that wore an Admirals jersey last season. It’s was a bittersweet meeting for the fans. While we enjoy the current version of the Admirals it is hard to let go of the team that skated here last season. Syracuse basically got a championship team gift wrapped and put under the tree this season. A team that many feel should be in Norfolk. Well it is what it is and there is nothing that we, the fans, could do anything about. We move on and embrace the Ducks prospects and skate ahead in search of another Calder Cup. While the outcome of the game was not what we wanted, it was a close game with some fireworks at the end that will make next weeks games a little bit more interesting. Here is the recap from the Norfolk Admirals.

Admirals Fall to Syracuse, 4-2

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Kyle Palmieri and Sami Vatanen netted goals, but the Norfolk Admirals (13-14-1-0) fell to the Syracuse Crunch (19-7-1-3), 4-2, on Friday night from the Onondaga County War Memorial at Oncenter. The game was the first of eight meetings between the clubs in 2012-13.

Norfolk suffered just its third regulation loss in December, falling to 6-3-1-0 in the month. Admirals goaltender Igor Bobkov (6-8-0) stopped 28 of 32 shots. Syracuse netted three power play goals in the contest.

Norfolk plays the second game of its three-game road trip tomorrow night against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.

Syracuse took a 2-0 lead after one period on a pair of power play one-timers. Mark Barberio scored on a shot from the right point at 9:42. Alex Killorn then scored on a shot from the slot at 12:12.

Norfolk cut its deficit to one goal 7:19 into the second stanza. Palmieri picked off a pass in the neutral zone and skated in alone on Crunch goaltender Dustin Tokarski. He sent a backhand shot over Tokarski’s right leg for his tenth goal of the season, cutting Syracuse’s lead to 2-1.

Syracuse restored its two-goal lead exactly five minutes into the final frame as Ondrej Palat scored on a rebound to give the home team a 3-1 lead.

Vatanen’s fourth goal of the season came at 10:54 of the third period. Patrick Maroon sent a pass through two sets of legs to the rookie defenseman, who scored to cut the Crunch lead to 3-2.

However, Brett Connolly netted the third Syracuse power play goal of the contest at 16:15 for the 4-2 final score.

Tokarski (12-5-3) stopped 16 of 18 shots in the win.

Norfolk was 0-for-2 on the power play. Syracuse was 3-for-4.

The Admirals and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins face off at 7:05 p.m. tomorrow night from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania. Tune in to 102.1-FM, 1490-AM, 1021TheGame.com or AHLLive.com.

After completing their three-game road trip, the Admirals return to Norfolk Scope Arena next Friday and Saturday nights to host the Syracuse Crunch. The first 2,012 fans through the gates next Friday will receive an Admirals Calder Cup replica trophy, courtesy of John’s Tax Service, JPM Financial Services and WTKR NewsChannel3.

Three Stars: 
1. Tyler Johnson – SYR
2. Ondrej Palat – SYR
3. Kyle Palmieri – NOR

NOTES … This game marked the first time the Admirals faced Syracuse with the Crunch as the top affiliate of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning. Norfolk and Tampa Bay were affiliated from the 2007-08 – 2011-12 seasons … Fourteen of Syracuse’s 20 players in the lineup in tonight’s game played for the Admirals in 2011-12 … This was also the first time the Crunch faced Norfolk with the Admirals as the top affiliate of the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks. Syracuse and Anaheim were affiliated from 2010-11 – 2011-12 … Thirteen of Norfolk’s 20 players in the lineup in tonight’s game played for the Crunch in 2011-12 … Did not play: Ryan Lasch, Luca Caputi, John Mitchell, Matt Smaby, Nick Schaus, Frederik Andersen. 

Norfolk Admirals 2 at Syracuse Crunch 4 – Status: Final
Friday, December 28, 2012 – Onondaga County War Memorial at Oncenter

Norfolk     0 1 1 – 2
Syracuse 2 0 2 – 4

1st Period-1, Syracuse, Barberio 6 (Connolly, Johnson), 9:42 (PP). 2, Syracuse, Killorn 11 (Namestnikov, Oberg), 12:12 (PP). Penalties-served by Brown Syr (bench minor – too many men), 4:02; Vatanen Nor (hooking), 8:17; Maroon Nor (unsportsmanlike conduct, fighting), 10:48; Angelidis Syr (fighting), 10:48; Namestnikov Syr (tripping), 12:39.

2nd Period-3, Norfolk, Palmieri 10   7:19. Penalties-Wagner Nor (hooking), 18:16.

3rd Period-4, Syracuse, Palat 4 (Taormina, Johnson), 5:00. 5, Norfolk, Vatanen 4 (Maroon, Wagner), 10:54. 6, Syracuse, Johnson 19 (Panik, Palat), 16:15 (PP). Penalties-Rosehill Nor (hooking), 15:46; Hendry Nor (fighting), 20:00; Maroon Nor (roughing, roughing, major – spearing, game misconduct – spearing), 20:00; Angelidis Syr (fighting, misconduct – continuing altercation), 20:00; Aulie Syr (roughing, roughing), 20:00; Gudas Syr (roughing), 20:00.

Shots on Goal-Norfolk 8-7-3-18. Syracuse 9-12-11-32.
Power Play Opportunities-Norfolk 0 / 2; Syracuse 3 / 4.
Goalies-Norfolk, Bobkov 6-8-0 (32 shots-28 saves). Syracuse, Tokarski 12-5-3 (18 shots-16 saves).

A-5,776
Referees-Chris Ciamaga (24).
Linesmen-John Everett (82), Joe DeMizio (3).

 

Two Nights, Two Victories – Admirals Over Bridgeport 4-1

From the Norfolk Admirals:

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Frederik Andersen made 32 saves and ten different players recorded points as the Norfolk Admirals (9-11-0-0) topped the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (10-9-0-1), 4-1, on Sunday evening at Webster Bank Arena. The Admirals won both games of their two-game road trip after topping the Bears last night in Hershey, 5-1. The Admirals and Bears will meet on Thursday night at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., in the Washington AHL Showcase, presented by GEICO.

Norfolk captain Nate Guenin had a goal and an assist while Peter Holland netted two assists for the Admirals. Norfolk also received goals from John Mitchell, Jordan Hendry and Kyle Palmieri.

Andersen improved his record to 6-5-0 with his second consecutive win. He finished the weekend with 61 saves on 63 shots.

Norfolk’s penalty kill was perfect for the second consecutive game, stopping all six of Bridgeport’s chances while killing all 15 opponent power plays over the weekend.

Brock Nelson netted the lone goal for the Sound Tigers while goaltender Anders Nilsson stopped 28 of 32 shots in defeat.

The Admirals built a 2-0 lead after one period. Mitchell opened scoring with his sixth goal of the season at 8:35, giving him goals in three consecutive games. Guenin netted his second goal of the season at 17:40.

The teams exchanged goals in the second stanza. Hendry netted his first goal of the season while the teams skated at three-on-three at 6:55. Nelson responded at 15:42 to get the Sound Tigers on the board.

Palmieri closed out scoring with a power play goal 1:19 into the final frame.

Norfolk was 1-for-8 on the power play. Bridgeport was 0-for-6.

Norfolk Admirals 4 at Bridgeport Sound Tigers 1 – Status: Final
Sunday, December 2, 2012 – Webster Bank Arena

Norfolk       2 1 1 – 4
Bridgeport 0 1 0 – 1

1st Period-1, Norfolk, Mitchell 6 (McMillan, Guenin), 8:35. 2, Norfolk, Guenin 2 (Smith-Pelly, Wagner), 17:40. Penalties-Smith-Pelly Nor (holding the stick), 4:12; Landry Bri (holding), 4:12; McIver Bri (hooking), 15:38; McMillan Nor (unsportsmanlike conduct), 18:18; Cantin Bri (unsportsmanlike conduct), 18:18.

2nd Period-3, Norfolk, Hendry 1 (Vatanen, Holland), 6:55. 4, Bridgeport, Nelson 9 (McDonald), 15:42. Penalties-Nelson Bri (hooking), 0:51; McIver Bri (holding), 5:33; Palmieri Nor (interference), 5:40; Guentzel Nor (holding), 6:19; Niederreiter Bri (boarding), 6:39; Gallant Bri (cross-checking), 10:54; Vatanen Nor (hooking), 11:11.

3rd Period-5, Norfolk, Palmieri 8 (Maroon, Holland), 1:19 (PP). Penalties-Cizikas Bri (charging), 0:41; Holland Nor (cross-checking), 4:29; Backman Bri (cross-checking), 7:21; Landry Bri (delay of game), 8:23; Schaus Nor (tripping), 12:37; Hendry Nor (unsportsmanlike conduct), 14:45; Vatanen Nor (roughing), 14:45; Cizikas Bri (roughing), 14:45.

Shots on Goal-Norfolk 13-12-7-32. Bridgeport 6-15-12-33.
Power Play Opportunities-Norfolk 1 / 8; Bridgeport 0 / 6.
Goalies-Norfolk, Andersen 6-5-0 (33 shots-32 saves). Bridgeport, Nilsson 4-3-0 (32 shots-28 saves).
A-3,104
Referees-Jean Hebert (43), Ryan Hersey (8).
Linesmen-Mike Baker (11), Kevin Redding (16).

6 Is A Fluke, 7 Is A Streak – Admirals Lose To Hershey 5-2

Something is wrong in Norfolk. No Offense, No Defense, sketchy goaltending. No heart, lazy skating, embarrassing. These were some of the phrases I heard tonight at Scope. Yes, something is wrong. If the Admirals won anything tonight it was bragging rights to the 1st Annual Battle of the Bottom. The Admirals are now sitting on the bottom and looking up. There is some hope. I mean really….There is no where else to go but up.

The Hershey Bears came to town tonight. The Bears, like the Admirals are not having a stellar season. Two teams that are traditionally holding the top positions find themselves sitting at the bottom. Well tonight the Bears took home a 5-2 win to put some distance between themselves and the Admirals. The Admirals looked terrible in front of the home crowd and Anahiem Head Coach, Bruce Boudreau. Not a good outing at all. Hopefully Bruce can give them a pep talk and they can get themselves together before coming back home in December.

Game Summary from the Admirals:

NORFOLK – John Mitchell brought the Admirals within a goal of tying the Bears in the third period, but it wasn’t enough as Norfolk (7-11-0-0) fell to Hershey (8-10-1-0), 5-2, on Wednesday night at Norfolk Scope Arena. The same teams meet on Saturday night at Giant Center in Hershey as the Admirals begin a brief two-game road trip.

The Bears took a 1-0 lead 19:05 into the first period. Mathieu Beaudoin sent a pass from the right circle to T.J. Syner in the low slot. Syner redirected the pass beyond the outstretched stick of Norfolk netminder Igor Bobkov and into the net.

Norfolk tied the game at 1-1 midway through the second period on Palmieri’s seventh goal of the season. Peter Holland stole the puck from a Hershey defender behind the net and centered it into the slot. Palmieri one-timed it past Bears backstop Braden Holtby at 7:39.

The Bears re-claimed the lead less than five minutes later. Evan Barlow attempted a wraparound shot that deflected off a Norfolk defender and off Bobkov’s left leg pad. Jon DiSalvatore swept the puck off Bobkov’s pad and sent it over the goaltender’s leg near the post at 12:37.

Hershey’s lead doubled just 51 seconds later. Dmitry Orlov attempted a shot from the left half wall that went wide behind the net. The puck ended up on the stick of Patrick McNeill, who sent a shot from the high slot through a maze of traffic and past Bobkov at 13:28 for a 3-1 lead for the visitors.

Norfolk closed its gap to one goal 6:48 into the third period. Gabe Guentzel sent a shot from the left point through traffic. The puck deflected first off the stick of teammate John Mitchell and then off a Bears defender before eluding Holtby. The goal was Mitchell’s fourth of the season and made the score 3-2 in favor of Hershey.

The Admirals continued to press for the equalizer, out-shooting the Bears in the third period, 12-9, and earning two power plays. Palmieri hit the crossbar with a shot that would have tied the game, as well. However, Garrett Marshall one-timed a pass from Boyd Kane into the net at 16:23, and DiSalvatore iced the win with an empty-net goal at 19:38, as the Bears escaped Norfolk with a 5-2 decision.

Bobkov (3-6-0) stopped 30 of 34 shots in the setback. Holtby made 24 saves on 26 shots for the win.

Norfolk was 0-for-3 on the power play. Hershey was 0-for-2.

The Admirals and Bears face off at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday night from Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Tune in at 7:00 p.m. to 102.1-FM, 1490-AM, 1021TheGame.com or AHLLive.com. The Admirals return to Scope on Friday and Saturday, December 14 and 15, against the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

Three Stars:
1. Patrick McNeill – HER
2. Dmitri Orlov – HER
3. Garrett Michell – HER

 

Hershey Bears 5 at Norfolk Admirals 2 – Status: Final
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 – Norfolk Scope

Hershey 1 2 2 – 5
Norfolk   0 1 1 – 2

1st Period-1, Hershey, Syner 2 (Hamill, Beaudoin), 19:05. Penalties-Guenin Nor (cross-checking), 6:32.

2nd Period-2, Norfolk, Palmieri 7 (Holland), 7:39. 3, Hershey, DiSalvatore 4 (Barlow, Taffe), 12:37. 4, Hershey, McNeill 1 (Orlov, Pope), 13:28. Penalties-Hamill Her (tripping), 2:24.

3rd Period-5, Norfolk, Mitchell 4 (Guentzel, Guenin), 6:48. 6, Hershey, Mitchell 5 (Kane, Potulny), 16:23. 7, Hershey, DiSalvatore 5 (Taffe), 19:38 (EN). Penalties-Rosehill Nor (elbowing), 2:53; Marshall Her (interference), 10:45; Oleksy Her (tripping), 12:49.

Shots on Goal-Hershey 13-13-9-35. Norfolk 7-7-12-26.
Power Play Opportunities-Hershey 0 / 2; Norfolk 0 / 3.
Goalies-Hershey, Holtby 6-6-0 (26 shots-24 saves). Norfolk, Bobkov 3-6-0 (34 shots-30 saves).
A-3,176
Referees-Steve Patafie (85), Jason Rollins (37).
Linesmen-Tom George (61), Mark Hamlett (81).

Poor Play, Frustration, Sketchy Officiating….A Recipe For Disaster. Admirals Fall 5-2.

Norfolk had its annual Grand Illumination Parade to kick off the holiday season. There was only one problem, they forgot to flip the switch in the Admirals locker room. The only thing in Scope that was being lit up last night was the back of Igor Bobkov’s neck. The Springfield Falcons (10-2-0-2)  schooled the Norfolk Admirals (7-7-0-0) on how to play hockey to the tune of a 5-2 victory. The Admirals have until Wednesday night to get their act together when the Charlotte Checkers come to town.

Photo: John Wright

Springfield took an early 1-0 lead at 4:51 of the opening period. Dalton Smith moved in from the left circle and across the slot before sending a backhand shot behind Admirals netminder, Igor Bobkov. Norfolk would tie the game up 47 seconds later with a Chris Wagner rebound goal off of a Mat Clark shot. Both teams would go back and forth until Springfield scored with 21 seconds left in the first. John Moore found the back of the net when his shot deflected off the stick of an Admiral and past Bobkov. The Falcons closed out the period with the 2-1 lead.

Photo: John Wright

Springfield opened up the second period with a Tim Erixon goal at 5:29 for the 3-1 lead to extend the Falcon lead to 3-1. Kyle Palmieri found Peter Holland out in the open and fed him a pass. Holland had the jump on the Falcon defenders and went in with a breakaway and scored with a wrist shot at 8:49. Both team would head off to their respected locker rooms with the Falcons holding the 3-1 advantage.

The third period was a defensive battle and the Admirals continued to out shoot the Falcons, but that was not enough. Nick Holden extended the Falcon lead to 4-2 at 14:08. David Savard would score an empty-net, shorthanded goal at 16:59 to close out the scoring at 5-2.

Springfield to this season had only managed to beat the Admirals 3 times at Scope since the Admirals joined the AHL. The Falcons have now won 2 games in two days. Norfolk was did not score on any of their power play opportunities. Poor passing, questionable goal-tending and overall poor play is a recipe for disaster that is leaving a bad taste in the mouths at Scope. It didn’t help that it seemed that the referee, Ryan Murphy, had his head stuck somewhere. I would say that the officiating was for lack of better words….”Sketchy” (and that is being nice). It would appear that four of the Admirals thought that as well, but Murphy was having not wanting his actions questioned and they were sent immediately to the time out corner with penalties for abuse of officials of unsportsmanlike conduct. Trent Yawney waited until the end of the game for his discussion with Murphy. Needless to say the Admirals performance of late has been extremely frustrating.

The Admirals and Charlotte Checkers will meet for the first game of the GEICO Challenge Cup this Wednesday night at 7:15 p.m. at Scope. There are plenty of tickets available. Get yours today.

Three Stars:
1. Jonathan Audy-Marchessault – SPR
2. Paul Dainton – SPR
3. Peter Holland – SPR

 

 

Springfield Falcons 5 at Norfolk Admirals 2 – Status: Final
Saturday, November 17, 2012 – Norfolk Scope

Springfield 2 1 2 – 5
Norfolk       1 1 0 – 2

1st Period-1, Springfield, Smith 2 (Prout, Spencer), 4:51. 2, Norfolk, Wagner 2 (Clark), 5:38. 3, Springfield, Moore 2 (Audy-Marchessault, Johansen), 19:39 (PP). Penalties-Prout Spr (cross-checking), 0:52; Maroon Nor (roughing), 5:15; Dainton Spr (delay of game – restricted area), 5:35; Clark Nor (tripping), 5:51; Parent Nor (interference), 17:43; Collins Spr (cross-checking), 19:48.

2nd Period-4, Springfield, Erixon 4 (Audy-Marchessault, Kubalik), 5:29. 5, Norfolk, Holland 7 (Palmieri, Rosehill), 8:49. Penalties-Chaput Spr (fighting), 6:27; Kurtz Nor (fighting), 6:27; Rosehill Nor (tripping), 6:27; Rosehill Nor (checking to the head, unsportsmanlike conduct), 14:36; Smaby Nor (cross-checking), 15:57; Drazenovic Spr (tripping), 18:59.

3rd Period-6, Springfield, Holden 1 (Erixon), 14:08. 7, Springfield, Savard 1 (Craig), 16:59 (SH EN). Penalties-Prout Spr (cross-checking), 7:57; Palmieri Nor (slashing), 7:57; Maroon Nor (misconduct – abuse of officials), 15:15; Hansen Spr (holding), 16:38; McMillan Nor (slashing, misconduct – abuse of officials), 17:45; Palmieri Nor (holding, misconduct – unsportsmanlike conduct), 19:32; Smith-Pelly Nor (misconduct – abuse of officials), 19:32.

Shots on Goal-Springfield 15-8-8-31. Norfolk 9-12-14-35.
Power Play Opportunities-Springfield 1 / 9; Norfolk 0 / 5.
Goalies-Springfield, Dainton 1-0-1 (35 shots-33 saves). Norfolk, Bobkov 3-4-0 (30 shots-26 saves).
A-4,844
Referees-Ryan Murphy (5).
Linesmen-Tom George (61), Scott Pomento (25).

Admirals Close Out Road Trip With 5-4 Shootout Win In Albany

The Admirals closed out their 4 game road trip with a 5-4 win over Albany yesterday afternoon. It took some extra time and a shoot out to do it, but a win and the 2 points goes into the books. The Admirals have returned home and are preparing for a Friday and Saturday night match up against the Springfield Falcons.

From the Norfolk Admirals:

ALBANY, N.Y. – Patrick Maroon scored in the bottom of the fifth round of the shootout as the Norfolk Admirals (7-5-0-0) closed out their four-game road trip with a 5-4 victory over the Albany Devils (3-5-0-3) on Monday afternoon at the Times Union Center. The Admirals, who finished the road trip 1-3-0-0, return to Scope to square off against the Springfield Falcons on Friday and Saturday nights.

Photo: Paul Buckowski / Times Union

Kyle Palmieri scored twice, Luca Caputi and Peter Holland each recorded a goal and an assist, and Sami Vatanen had two helpers for the Admirals. Frederik Andersen (4-2-0) stopped 39 of 43 shots through regulation and overtime and stopped four of five shooters in the shootout to earn the victory in net.

Norfolk took a 1-0 lead 13:27 into the first period. Caputi tried to send a pass from the left circle to a teammate in the right circle. However, the pass deflected off the stick of an Albany defender in the low slot. The puck then trickled into the net between the legs of goaltender Jeff Frazee for Caputi’s first goal as an Admiral.

The Devils tied the game at 1-1 less than two minutes later. Steve Zalewski cut through the right circle and threw the puck towards the goalmouth. The puck deflected off the stick of Albany forward Chad Wiseman and into the net at 15:25.

Albany took a 2-1 lead 8:24 into the second period with a two-on-one break. Zalewski sent a pass from the left circle to Tim Sestito in the right circle, and Sestito sent a backhander past Andersen.

Norfolk tied the game at 2-2 just 32 seconds into the third period. Devante Smith-Pelly won a puck battle behind the Albany net and centered a pass into the low slot. Holland one-timed the puck over the glove of Frazee for his team-leading sixth goal of the season.

Less than two minutes later, Albany’s Jay Leach (hooking) and Jacob Josefson (roughing) were whistled for penalties at the same time, giving the Admirals a five-on-three power play. It took just three seconds for Palmieri to put the Admirals ahead, 3-2. Holland won the faceoff and Maroon tipped the puck back to Palmieri at the right point. Palmieri one-timed it past Frazee at 2:12.

Norfolk’s lead doubled 59 seconds later on Palmieri’s second power play goal of the period. Caputi sent a feed from the left corner to Palmieri in the left circle, and Palmieri sent a shot over Frazee’s left shoulder for a 4-2 lead at 3:11. With the goal, Palmieri tied Holland for the team lead in goals with his sixth of the season.

Albany closed to within one of the Admirals with a shorthanded goal less than ten minutes later. Matt Anderson found a loose puck in a goalmouth scramble and shoveled it into the net at 12:43.

The Devils tied the game at 4-4 with 3:27 remaining in regulation. Adam Larsson sent a slap shot from the right point that eluded the blocker of Andersen.

Norfolk had two chances to win the game after an Adam Henrique goaltender interference penalty 3:57 into overtime. However, Vatanen hit the crossbar and Maroon was stopped by Frazee in the waning moments of overtime, sending the game to a shootout.

After two scoreless rounds, both Albany’s Joe Whitney and Holland scored in the third round of the shootout. Neither team scored in the fourth round, and Andersen stopped Devils defenseman Larsson in the top of the fifth round. In the bottom of the fifth round, Maroon sent a backhand shot between the legs of Frazee and into the net to give Norfolk a 2-1 decision in the shootout and a 5-4 victory in the game.

Frazee made 31 saves on 35 shots through regulation and overtime before allowing two conversions on five attempts for the shootout setback.

Norfolk was 2-for-9 on the power play. Albany was 0-for-3.

The Admirals return to Scope to host the Springfield Falcons on Friday and Saturday nights. The puck drops on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 7:15 p.m.

Saturday’s game is Diabetes Awareness Night. Special discounted fundraising tickets are available to benefit the EVMS Strelitz Diabetes Center. These tickets are only available at norfolkadmirals.com/groups through Thursday.

Don’t miss a minute of Admirals action by purchasing your season tickets today. Stop by the Admirals’ Administrative Offices at Scope, call (757) 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or visit norfolkadmirals.com anytime.

Three Stars:
1. Kyle Palmieri – NOR
2. Matt Anderson – ALB
3. Luca Caputi – NOR

NOTES … Norfolk won its first game of the season when it trailed entering the third period (1-5-0-0) … The Admirals have won all three overtime games played this season (one overtime win and two shootout wins) … Norfolk improved to 7-1-0-0 when scoring the game’s first goal. The Admirals are 0-4-0-0 when surrendering the first goal of the game … Norfolk scored three goals in the third period despite taking only six shots in the period … Peter Holland has scored on both of his shootout attempts this season … Luca Caputi (1g, 4a) has points in three of the last four games he has played … Holland (6g), Kyle Palmieri (6g) and Patrick Maroon (5g) give Norfolk three players with five or more goals this season – one of only eight AHL teams (five in the Eastern Conference) with three or more 5+ goal scorers … Garrett Klotz made his Norfolk debut … Did not play: Jordan Hendry, John Kurtz, John Mitchell, Matt Smaby, Nick Schaus, Jay Rosehill.

Norfolk Admirals 5 (SO) at Albany Devils 4 – Status: Final SO
Monday, November 12, 2012 – Times Union Center

Norfolk 1 0 3 0 – 5
Albany  1 1 2 0 – 4

1st Period-1, Norfolk, Caputi 1 (Lasch), 13:27. 2, Albany, Wiseman 2 (Zalewski, Urbom), 15:25. Penalties-Whitney Alb (hooking), 4:08; Sestito Alb (tripping), 4:55; Wiseman Alb (slashing), 9:46; Holland Nor (hooking), 10:00; McMillan Nor (high-sticking), 19:40.

2nd Period-3, Albany, Sestito 1 (Zalewski, Burlon), 8:24. Penalties-Henrique Alb (cross-checking), 4:02; Bodie Nor (hooking), 6:50; Pesonen Alb (unsportsmanlike conduct), 7:31.

3rd Period-4, Norfolk, Holland 6 (Smith-Pelly), 0:32. 5, Norfolk, Palmieri 5 (Vatanen, Holland), 2:12 (PP). 6, Norfolk, Palmieri 6 (Caputi, Vatanen), 3:11 (PP). 7, Albany, Anderson 3 (Josefson), 12:43 (SH). 8, Albany, Larsson 1 (Urbom, Wiseman), 16:33. Penalties-Josefson Alb (roughing), 2:08; Leach Alb (hooking), 2:08; Sestito Alb (elbowing, misconduct – unsportsmanlike conduct), 12:24; Klotz Nor (roughing), 16:28; Henrique Alb (roughing), 16:28.

OT Period- No Scoring.Penalties-Henrique Alb (goaltender interference), 3:57.

Shootout – Norfolk 2 (Palmieri NG, Caputi NG, Holland G, Lasch NG, Maroon G), Albany 1 (Anderson NG, Butler NG, Whitney G, Josefson NG, Larsson NG).
Shots on Goal-Norfolk 10-14-6-5-1-36. Albany 13-12-13-5-0-43.
Power Play Opportunities-Norfolk 2 / 9; Albany 0 / 3.
Goalies-Norfolk, Andersen 4-2-0 (43 shots-39 saves). Albany, Frazee 2-1-2 (35 shots-31 saves).
A-2,638
Referees-Jean Hebert (43), T.J. Luxmore (49).
Linesmen-John Grandt (98), Kiel Murchison (79).

Admirals Open Road Trip with Loss in Bridgeport

From the Norfolk Admirals:

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Goals by Kyle Palmieri and Emerson Etem weren’t enough as the Norfolk Admirals (6-3-0-0) opened a four-game road trip with a 4-2 loss to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (6-3-0-0) on Wednesday morning from Webster Bank Arena. The Admirals will continue the road trip on Saturday night against the Binghamton Senators.

Norfolk netminder Frederik Andersen (3-2-0) took the loss with 22 saves. The Admirals out-shot the Sound Tigers, 30-26.

Bridgeport opened scoring 3:40 into the contest. Colin McDonald sent a wrist shot from the right half-wall that eluded Andersen for a 1-0 Sound Tigers lead.

Photo: John Wright

The Admirals tied the game at 1-1 just 49 seconds into the second stanza on a power play. After Peter Holland won a faceoff in the right circle, Palmieri skated the puck from the high slot into the right circle. He maneuvered around a defender and sent a wrist shot past the blocker of Sound Tigers goaltender Kevin Poulin for his fourth goal of the season.

Bridgeport re-claimed the lead with a power play goal of its own just over four minutes later. Johan Sundstrom sent a one-timer from the left faceoff circle past Andersen at 4:58 to give the home team a 2-1 lead.

Photo: John Wright

Norfolk tied the game at 2-2 just over four minutes later. Ryan Lasch carried the puck around a defender in the right circle. Just as he crossed the goal line in the right corner, Lasch sent the puck towards the goalmouth where Etem redirected it past Poulin. Etem’s third goal of the season came at 9:12 of the second period.

The Sound Tigers went ahead for good late in the second period off a turnover. Jon Landry picked off an Admirals pass and tried a shot that was blocked. Brock Nelson found the loose puck and sent a wrist shot from the left hashmarks past Andersen at 19:19 for a 3-2 Bridgeport lead.

Sound Tigers forward Nino Niederreiter closed out scoring in the contest at 15:34 of the final frame, as Bridgeport won the contest, 4-2.

Poulin stopped 28 of 30 shots to earn the win.

Norfolk was 1-for-5 on the power play. Bridgeport was 1-for-3.

The Admirals will continue a four-game road trip on Saturday night against the Binghamton Senators. The puck drops at 7:05 p.m. All games can be heard on 102.1-FM, 1490-AM or 1021TheGame.com. You may also watch on a pay-per-view or season pass basis at AHLLive.com.

 

Norfolk Admirals 2 at Bridgeport Sound Tigers 4 – Status: Final
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 – Webster Bank Arena

Norfolk       0 2 0 – 2
Bridgeport 1 2 1 – 4

1st Period-1, Bridgeport, McDonald 2 (Hill), 3:40. Penalties-Bodie Nor (fighting), 6:19; Gallant Bri (fighting), 6:19; Riley Bri (tripping), 6:19; Watkins Bri (slashing), 13:23; Parent Nor (holding), 17:26.

2nd Period-2, Norfolk, Palmieri 4 (Holland), 0:39 (PP). 3, Bridgeport, Sundstrom 2 (Nelson, Persson), 4:58 (PP). 4, Norfolk, Etem 3 (Lasch, Andersen), 9:12. 5, Bridgeport, Nelson 5 (Landry), 19:19. Penalties-Niederreiter Bri (interference), 0:33; Lasch Nor (goaltender interference), 3:05; Donovan Bri (tripping), 6:52; Rosehill Nor (fighting), 9:54; Gallant Bri (fighting), 9:54.

3rd Period-6, Bridgeport, Niederreiter 6 (Backman), 15:34. Penalties-Landry Bri (hooking), 5:45; Hendry Nor (holding the stick), 10:58; Hendry Nor (fighting), 13:15; McDonald Bri (fighting), 13:15; Kurtz Nor (fighting), 19:40; Riley Bri (fighting), 19:40; Bodie Nor (fighting), 20:00; Gallant Bri (double minor – spearing (attempt, fighting, game misconduct – third major), fighting, game misconduct – third major), 20:00.

Shots on Goal-Norfolk 13-8-9-30. Bridgeport 9-7-10-26.
Power Play Opportunities-Norfolk 1 / 5; Bridgeport 1 / 3.
Goalies-Norfolk, Andersen 3-2-0 (26 shots-22 saves). Bridgeport, Poulin 6-2-0 (30 shots-28 saves).

A-7,704
Referees-Terry Koharski (10).
Linesmen-Jim Briggs (83), Mike Baker (11).