Admirals played down to their opponent, the last place Adirondack Phantoms, and lose 4-1. Only 14 games left until the playoffs.

The Admirals had a pretty successful road trip beating two teams that are some of the toughest league but running out of energy in their final game against another top team.

Norfolk ended their big three game road trip with a loss to the Binghamton Senators.

The Admirals are showing that they can still win despite having their best weapons on recall.

The Norfolk Admirals gave up a third period lead but came through in the shootout to top Syracuse 4-3.

Trent Yawney seems to finish strong, couldn't he just win all season?

It's your weekly update of the Ducks AHL affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals. Also in this week's addition, Shawn's mid-ish season awards. (Yes, we know the Admirals are beyond their midpoint.)

Dan Sexton is headed back to the Syracuse Crunch, but this time as a member of the Tampa Bay organization. In return, the Ducks get center, Kyle Wilson.

Wait... Seriously, only three points out?! Maybe it is possible.

Filling in the standings hole, but is there enough dirt left?