The Norfolk Admirals faced a tough start to the ECHL season, suffering a two-game sweep against the Adirondack Thunder, who won 6-3 in their latest matchup. This loss continues a troubling trend for the Admirals, who previously lost to Adirondack in the North Division finals.

Despite a strong start with goals from Carson Musser and Denis Smirnov, the Admirals couldn't maintain their lead. Adirondack's Ryan Wheeler and Tag Bertuzzi turned the game around, leading to a short-handed goal by Ryan Smith that sealed Norfolk's fate.