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LIVE FREE AND SURVIVE! The Manchester Monarchs will battle the Norfolk Admirals in the 2014 Calder Cup Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. The Monarchs enter the postseason as the number one seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Admirals are positioned as the eighth seed. Manchester has a 2-2-0-0 record against Norfolk in four match-ups this season, with the home team winning in each contest. In their last meeting, Norfolk defeated the Monarchs, 4-1, at Norfolk Scope Arena on Saturday, March 1. Overall, the Monarchs have an 18-15-2-5 record against the Admirals in 40 contests dating back to the 2001-2002 season. Defenseman Andrew Campbell (0-3=3) and center Ian O’Connor (0-3=3) lead healthy Monarchs players with three points against the Admirals this season. Campbell has registered his three points in four games while O’Connor has three points in only two contests. Center Antoine Laganiere (2-1=3) leads active Admirals skaters against the Monarchs with three points in four games. The best-of-five series will begin at the Verizon Wireless Arena for Games 1 and 2 on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, before heading to Norfolk for three potential games.

A YEAR TO REMEMBER Manchester finished the season with a 48-19-3-6 record and 105 points, clinching the Atlantic Division title and the number one seed in the Eastern Conference. It is the third time in the team’s 13-year history that they have won the Atlantic Division title and only the second time the Monarchs enter the playoffs as the top dog in the Eastern Conference. The Monarchs set new team records with a .691 winning percentage through the regular season, the highest in team history; 19 regulation losses were the lowest in team history; and their 105 points were the third most in team history. The Monarchs, who own the rights to the home-ice advantage through the first three rounds of the playoffs, were especially dominant at home this season, winning a franchise-best 28 games at Verizon Wireless Arena.

ROLES REVERSEDThis is the second time that the Monarchs and the Admirals have faced one another in the Calder Cup Playoffs. The two teams met in the 2012 postseason, with Norfolk seeded as the number one team in the Eastern Conference and Manchester slotted as the eighth seed. Norfolk won the series, 3-1, ending the Monarchs’ playoff aspirations that season. The Admirals then went on to become the 2012 Calder Cup Champions.

TWO-FOR-ONE MEAL DEALThe Monarchs are proud to partner with Jokers Bar, Grill, and Arcade in offering a meal deal before the game! Bring your ticket to Jokers Bar, Grill, and Arcade on South Willow Street and receive two meals for the price of one before any Monarchs game.

WHO’S WEARING THE STRIPES?

Friday – Referees: Ryan Hersey (#8), Terry Koharski (#10) Linesmen: Joe Ross (#92), Jeremy Lovett (#78)

Saturday – Referee: Mark Lemelin (#41), Geno Binda (#22) Linesmen: Landon Bathe (#80), Jeremy Lovett (#78)

*Photos for this issue of ROAR were provided by Steve Babineau.

MONARCHS ROSTER

IN-GAME HAPPENINGS

DIRECTORY

2014 CALDER CUP PLAYOFFS (AS OF APRIL 24, 2014)

FAN INFORMATION

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No. NAME POS DOB HT WT BIRTHPLACE GP G A PTS PIM

2 Andrew Campbell D 2/4/88 6’4 206 Caledonia, ON 69 3 13 16 583 Derek Forbort D 3/4/92 6’4 218 Duluth, MN 74 1 16 17 425 Vincent LoVerde D 4/14/89 5’11 205 Chicago, IL 70 2 18 20 466 Colin Miller D 10/29/92 6’0 195 Sault Ste. Marie, ON 65 5 12 17 357 Andrew Bodnarchuk D 7/11/88 5’11 190 Drumheller, AB 73 8 24 32 899 Linden Vey C 7/17/91 6’0 200 Wakaw, SK 43 14 34 48 20

10 Zach O’Brien RW 6/29/92 5’9 178 St. John’s, NL 49 10 19 29 411 Hunter Bishop F 9/5/87 6’0 196 Fairbanks, AK 57 6 9 15 3612 Andy Andreoff LW 5/17/91 6’1 217 Pickering, ON 76 11 24 35 13313 Steve Quailer RW 8/5/89 6’4 209 Arvada, CO 31 4 7 11 1716 Sean Backman RW 4/29/86 5’8 165 White Plains, NY 71 10 16 26 2419 Jordan Weal C 4/15/92 5’10 171 North Vancouver, BC 76 23 47 70 4221 Andrew Crescenzi C 7/29/92 6’5 208 Thornhill, ON 46 2 2 4 4122 Ian O’Connor F 6/18/87 6’0 200 Londonderry, NH 24 1 9 10 823 Brian O’Neill RW 6/1/88 5’8 165 Yardley, PA 60 26 21 47 3925 Scott Sabourin RW 7/30/92 6’3 203 Orleans, ON 69 12 14 26 11527 Michael Mersch F 10/2/92 6’1 215 Park Ridge, IL 7 2 1 3 228 James Livingston RW 3/8/90 6’1 210 Halifax, NS 67 8 15 23 3129 Nic Dowd F 5/27/90 6’2 196 Huntsville, AL 7 0 3 3 037 Nick Shore F 9/26/92 6’0 195 Denver, CO 68 14 24 38 3644 Brayden McNabb D 1/21/91 6’4 207 Davidson, SK 52 10 26 36 6355 Jeff Schultz D 2/25/86 6’6 227 Calgary, AB 67 2 11 13 3257 Kevin Gravel D 3/6/92 6’4 200 Kingsford, MI 5 0 0 0 2

No. NAME POS DOB HT WT BIRTHPLACE GP W L SOL GAA SV%

1 Mathias Niederberger G 11/26/92 5’11 170 Duesseldorf, Germany 6 1 1 1 2.92 0.88730 Patrik Bartosak G 3/29/93 6’1 193 Novy Jicin, Czech Rep. 4 3 1 0 1.75 0.94135 J.F. Berube G 7/13/91 6’1 170 Repentigny, QC 48 28 17 2 2.37 0.913

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50/50 RAFFLE Don’t forget to purchase a 50/50 raffle ticket for your chance to split the cash prize with the Monarchs Care Foundation. Purchase tickets behind sections 104 and 125 or from volunteers donning 50/50 shirts and aprons through the second period. The winner will be announced during the third period. The 50/50 stands are now accepting credit cards!

PORTLAND PIE COMPANY’S CHUCK-A-PUCK Chuck-A-Puck takes place during the second intermission. Pick up your Chuck-A-Pucks behind sections 109 and 123 for $1.00 for one or $5.00 for six.

JERSEY RAFFLE Win your favorite player’s game-worn jersey! Visit one of the Monarchs Jersey Girls on the concourse or the Customer Care Booth behind section 105 to purchase raffle tickets to win one of three different jerseys available at tonight’s game. The winner is announced during the third period.

KIDS KINGDOM Visit the Kids Kingdom behind section 120 and sign up our littlest of fans for the Monarchs Kids Club and to pick up Chuck-A-Pucks! Kids can also win prizes and visit our balloon artist!

MONARCHS PRO SHOP Stop by the Monarchs Pro Shop or kiosk tonight to get your hands on the latest Monarchs apparel. Don’t forget to check out the special sales table behind section 107 for discounted apparel and equipment!

SAFETY WARNING Despite enhanced spectator shielding measures, pucks may be propelled into the spectator areas at any time during warm-ups, during play or after play has stopped. Stay alert whenever you are in the stands. If you are struck, immediately ask the nearest usher for directions to the medical station.

SPECTATOR CONDUCT Anyone who uses objectional language or who throws anything on the ice or at any player, official or other spectator, shall be subject to ejection in addition to any other legal remedy. Please visit the Customer Care Booth located behind section 105 if you observe any inappropriate behavior.

HOCKEY ETIQUETTE PLEASE...for safety and courtesy, wait for a stoppage of play before leaving or returning to your seat.

RESPONSIBLE FANS ARE GREAT FANS! The Manchester Monarchs are proud to partner with the New Hampshire Liquor Commission!

EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS vs. Norfolk Admirals

ATM Main LobbyCHUCK-A-PUCK Sections 109 & 123CUSTOMER CARE Section 105FIRST AID Section 117GERBER DENTAL SMILE BOOTH Section 116KIDS KINGDOM Section 120MONARCHS PRO SHOP Main LobbySMOKING AREA Section 116THE JERSEY SHOP Section 107TICKET INFORMATION TABLE Section 108BOX OFFICEMon-Fri 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sat 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.TICKETMASTER800-745-3000www.ticketmaster.com

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