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.

As the CHL, Elitserien, and NCAA regular seasons wind down, our prospects are seeing their playoff prospects wax and wane.

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.)

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

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

Sami Vatanen and Patrick Maroon each recorded a goal and two assists as the Admirals routed division rival Hershey 5-1

Devante Smith-Pelly had one of his better games of the year (not saying a whole lot) but the Admirals were done in by a quick overtime goal.