The Admirals and Nailers met two times during the regular season, with the clubs splitting the two games.
NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk Admirals are set to drop the puck on their second season back in the ECHL playoffs as they open a best-of-seven Kelly Cup Playoff series against the Wheeling Nailers Wednesday night at Scope Arena. Game 1 is scheduled for 7:05 p.m., with Game 2 following on Thursday night at the same time.
The Admirals, proud affiliates of the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets and AHL’s Manitoba Moose, finished the regular season with a tough loss to South Carolina, but now have their sights firmly set on the postseason. They officially announced their playoff roster on Tuesday, and the team is eager to turn the page and make a deep playoff run.
This first-round matchup features two teams who are no strangers to each other—at least recently. Norfolk and Wheeling …
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