Admirals clinch playoff berth for 12th straight year

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WITI) -- Marek Mazanec stopped 26 shots and the Milwaukee Admirals clinched a Calder Cup Playoffs berth with a 4-1 win over the Rockford IceHogs Friday night in Rockford, IL.

Admirals look to clinch playoff berth on Friday night

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Admirals look to clinch their 12th consecutive playoff berth when they travel to the play the Rockford IceHogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday night, April 11th.The Admirals are currently in the sixth spot in the Western Conference (the top eight qualify) with 83 points, eight points up on ninth place Rockford.A Milwaukee win Friday night would give them 85 points which would be more than the IceHogs could secure the rest of the season.If the Ads do qualify tomorrow night the opponent and game dates/times will be announced at a future date.

Admirals to honor Keith Tozer on Friday, April 18th

Admirals to honor Keith Tozer on Friday, April 18th

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Admirals will honor legendary Milwaukee Wave Head Coach Keith Tozer before the Ads game Friday, April 18th against the Charlotte Checkers at 7:00 p.m. at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Tozer will drop the ceremonial first puck prior to the game, in addition to other activities throughout the night.“We are thrilled to have Keith join us for our game on April 18th,” said Admirals President Jon Greenberg. “The success he has had over the past two decades transcends soccer and has made him a true legend in Milwaukee sports history.”Over 22 seasons as the Wave head coach Tozer won the National Professional Soccer League title three times with the first one coming in 1998.

Admirals celebrate 25th anniversary of Major League

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Admirals are excited to welcome actor Corbin Bernsen on Tuesday, April 8 as the Ads pay tribute to the movie Major League and take on the Rockford IceHogs at 7 p.m. at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.The 1989 film celebrates 25 years since its production in Milwaukee at the Milwaukee County Stadium, the then home of the Brewers.

Milwaukee Admirals add three to roster

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Nashville Predators announced today that they have assigned defenseman Jonathon Diaby to the Milwaukee Admirals.

Paul Crowder has been reassigned to the Cincinnati Cyclones

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Admirals announced today that forward Paul Crowder has been reassigned to the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL.Crowder played in a four games for the Ads in his most recent recall, the first game action he has seen with Milwaukee this season.

Admirals dogged by Grand Rapids Griffins, 3-1

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Admirals were put in the dog house by the Grand Rapids Griffins, as they fell to the Griffs 3-1 on Sunday afternoon, March 30th at the BMO Harris Bradley Center in front of nearly 500 dogs at the team's annual Purina Dog Day Afternoon.Despite the loss the Admirals have still won 10 of their past 13 games and hold on to the sixth spot in the Western Conference playoff chase, two points up on both Rockford and Charlotte.Both goalies, Marek Mazanec and Petr Mrazek, stood strong resulting in a scoreless first period.

Admirals Mark Van Guilder recalled by Nashville Predators

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced Sunday, March 30th that the club has recalled forward Mark Van Guilder from Milwaukee (AHL).The veteran of 387 career minor league games since 2008-09 is expected to make his NHL debut Sunday night, when the Predators take on the Washington Capitals.Van Guilder has 28 points (14g-14a) in 66 games this season for the Admirals, his sixth season with the club.The native of Roseville, Minn., has been the Admirals nominee for the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year award for his outstanding contributions to the Milwaukee community for each of the past four seasons.A 6'2", 205-pound forward, Van Guilder registered 98 points (42g-56a) in 163 games during a four-year career at the University of Notre Dame (2004-08), never missing a game during his collegiate career.

Admirals expect more than 500 dogs for game on Sunday

MILWAUKEE (WITI) – The Milwaukee Admirals have an exciting two-game stretch this weekend, kicking-off on Friday, March 28th at 7:00 pm versus the Lake Erie Monsters and finishing up on Sunday, March 30th at 5:00 pm against the Grand Rapids Griffins.The Admirals will honor goalie Magnus Hellberg on Friday with a bobblehead giveaway to the first 5,000 fans, courtesy of Lee Jeans.Hellberg was named AHL Goalie of the Month for the month of February last year and was a driving force in the Admirals 11th straight playoff appearance.

Filip Forsberg reassigned to Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has reassigned forward Filip Forsberg to Milwaukee (AHL).

Admirals earn sixth win in seven games with victory over Rampage

MILWUAKEE (WITI) -- Mark Van Guilder's goal with just over five minutes to play in the game broke a 2-2 tie and led the Admirals to a 4-2 win over San Antonio Rampage on Saturday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Van Guilder's tally started when Tony Bitetto fired a shot that was stopped by San Antonio netminder Scott Clemmensen, but the puck trickled just to his left, where Van Guilder lay in wait to pounce on it for his 12th of the season.Scott Darling earned the win in net for Milwaukee, stopping 25 of 27 shots in his first start since February 29th.The Ads got on the board first when Calle Jarnkrok picked up his fifth goal in as many games with Milwaukee 10:24 into the first.After The Admirals successfully killed off a pair of Rampage power-plays, they finally got one of their own when Wade Megan was called for whistled for hooking.

Admirals edge the Icehogs in a shootout, 6-5

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Admirals came away with their third straight win over the Rockford Icehogs Friday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center after the Ads scored three goals in the shoot-out for a 6-5 final.

Milwaukee Admirals winning streak stopped at four

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Admirals weren't able to come back from a three-goal deficit created early in the game as they dropped a 3-2 decision to the Iowa Wild on Wednesday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Iowa Wild's Brett Bullmer made it a 1-0 game 6:46 into the first period during four-on-four play before Zack Phillips extended the Wild's lead to 2-0 off a power play opportunity a little under five minutes laterJust over two minutes later, Stephane Veilleux scored what would be the Wild's final, and turn out to be the game-winning, goal.

Nashville Predators recall Colton Sissons from Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has recalled forward Colton Sissons from Milwaukee.Sissons has appeared in four games for the Predators during his rookie professional season in 2013-14, recording an assist, a +2 rating and two penalty minutes.

Admirals top Rochester Americans 2-1 in OT

Admirals top Rochester Americans 2-1 in OT

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Defenseman Charles Olivier-Roussel led the Milwaukee Admirals to a 2-1 overtime win against the Rochester Americans Sunday afternoon, March 2nd at the BMO Harris Bradley Center as he scored both the team's goals, including the game-winner in OT.Pekka Rinne earned his second win in as many starts for Milwaukee, stopping 17 of 18 shots in his final rehab stint with the team.

Admirals crush the wild at home, 9-1

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The return of Pekka Rinne to the BMO Harris Bradley Center Friday night sparked the Admirals on an offensive scoring spree as they posted a season-high nine goals in a 9-1 win over the Iowa Wild.Rinne stopped 16 of 17 shots thrown his way in his first game action since October and his first game with the Admirals since April 23, 2008.

Milwaukee Admirals assign Darling, Budish to Cincinnati

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Admirals announced today that the team has assigned forward Zach Budish and goaltender Scott Darling to the Cincinnati Cyclones of the ECHL.Playing in his rookie campaign, Budish has three goals and six assists and a +5 rating in 39 contests for the Admirals.

Admirals blasted by Grand Rapids Griffins, 5-1

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Admirals dug themselves a 5-0 hole to Grand Rapids and only a Kevin Henderson tally in the third period prevented their second straight shutout to the Griffins as Milwaukee fell 5-1 Wednesday night at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.Milwaukee has now lost five games in a row overall and their last five at the BMOHBC.Grand Rapids got on the board first when Andrej Nestrasil beat Ads goalie Marek Mazanec high, stick side on a one-timer from Teemu Pulkkinen just 4:14 into the game.The Admirals had a chance to pull even later in the period with 1:04 of 5-on-3 power-play time, but the failed to convert and the Griffins had a 1-0 lead after 20 minutes of play.The Griffins made it 2-0  with 4:36 remaining in the second period when Calle Jarnkrok was sprung on a mini breakaway and he roofed a backhand over Mazenec.

Predators recall forward Simon Moser from Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced Monday, February 24th that the club has recalled forward Simon Moser from Milwaukee (AHL).Moser has appeared in his first three NHL contests with the Predators this season, recording an assist while averaging 11:06 of ice time.