The Norfolk Admirals are in town for a pair of games this weekend against the Binghamton Senators as the second half of the season kicks off tonight starting at 7:05pm. The Senators need both these wins if they have a chance to make the post season play as it’s going to be a hard road ahead of them.
(17-19-4-1, 39 pts) 4th in East Division
VS
(16-22-3-2, 37 pts) 5th in East Division
7:05 PM
Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena
RADIO: 96.9 FM, 680 AM. AHL Live
MATCH-UP HISTORY
Binghamton split two games in Norfolk back in mid Nov as the Admirals visit the Arena for the first time this season.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Nic Kerdiles, NOR – The 21-year-old rookie has 8 goals, 15 assists in 43 games to lead his team with 23 points. The forward out of Irving, CA was a second round pick in 2012 and 36th overall.
Colin Greening, BNG – Colin returns to where his pro career started a few years ago as he was recently sent down from Ottawa and cleared waivers in the process. He will be inserted on the first line and will help immensely in making an immediate impact.
THREE KEYS TO THE GAME
1. Special Teams – Senators are still ranked second in the league on the power play and 29th on the penalty kill. Meanwhile the Admirals are 5th on the PK and 17th on the PP.
2. Admirals Not Known for the + Stat – Every single active player playing for Norfolk has a (-) by their name led by three players with a -16 by forward Louis Leblanc and defensemen Andrew O’Brien and Kevin Gagne. Forward rookie Ryan Dzingel has a team leading -9 for the Senators.
3. The ever feisty Max McCormick – The rookie out of Ohio State has made an impact with his hustle and grit as he leads all rookies in the league with 97 PIM’s. He has 6 goals and 6 assists in 32 games and a +3 rating.
B-SENS TWEET OF THE GAME
*Cover Pic Courtesy of SenShot’s Photographer Alicia Strauch