What league does Norfolk Admirals play in?

Norfolk Admirals play in the ECHL.

When was Norfolk Admirals founded?

Norfolk Admirals was founded in 1989 in Norfolk, VA, USA, USA.

Where is Norfolk Admirals based?

Norfolk Admirals is based in Norfolk, VA, USA.

Who is the head coach of Norfolk Admirals?

The head coach of Norfolk Admirals is John Brophy.

What arena does Norfolk Admirals play in?

Norfolk Admirals play their home games at Norfolk Scope in Norfolk, VA, USA.

Who is the general manager of Norfolk Admirals?

The general manager of Norfolk Admirals is Al MacIsaac.

What are the team colors of Norfolk Admirals?

The team colors of Norfolk Admirals are Blue + Yellow + White.

Hampton Roads Admirals

ECHL

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1996-1997

1996-1997 Season

Hampton Roads Admirals were 46-19-5 in the 1996-97 ECHL season with 97 points, 2nd in the East Division and 2nd overall.

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1996-1997 Hampton Roads Admirals Roster

Hampton Roads Admirals — 1996-1997 Roster
	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
		Shamus Gregga (G)	52	1974	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'11"	185	L
		Darryl Paquette (G)	55	1971	Sudbury, ON, CAN	5'11"	170	L
		Marc Seliger (G)	52	1974	Iserlohn, GER	5'11"	168	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#24	Chad Ackerman (D)	53	1973	Rochester, MI, USA	5'10"	190	R
	#4	Olexander Alexeyev (D)	52	1974	Kyiv, UKR	6'0"	185	L
		Dan Harrison (D)	51	1975	Newmarket, ON, CAN	5'11"	181	-
		Alexei Krivchenkov (D)	52	1974	Usolye-Sibirskoye, RUS	6'1"	205	L
		Mike Larkin (D)	53	1973	South Weymouth, MA, USA	6'3"	201	R
		Rob MacInnis (D)	61	1965	Inverness, NS, CAN	6'0"	194	L
		Neal Martin (D)	51	1975	Sudbury, ON, CAN	5'10"	194	L
		Chris Phelps (D)	53	1973	Troy, MI, USA	6'0"	190	R
		Joël Thériault (D)	50	1976	Montréal, QC, CAN	6'4"	249	R
FORWARDS
		Philip Berger (RW)	59	1966	Dearborn, MI, USA	6'2"	190	R
		Aaron Downey (RW)	52	1974	Shelburne, ON, CAN	6'0"	216	R
		Victor Gervais (LW)	57	1969	Prince George, BC, CAN	5'10"	176	L
		Rick Kowalsky (RW)	54	1972	Simcoe, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	R
		Denis Lamoureux (F)	51	1975	St. Catharines, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Dominic Maltais (RW)	54	1972	Longueuil, QC, CAN	5'11"	190	R
		Tim Morin (RW)	52	1974	Ottawa, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	R
		Ryan Mulhern (C)	53	1973	Philadelphia, PA, USA	6'1"	203	R
		Randy Pearce (LW)	56	1970	Kitchener, ON, CAN	5'11"	203	L
		Joel Poirier (F)	51	1975	Richmond Hill, ON, CAN	6'1"	194	L
		Dan Reja (LW)	50	1976	Toronto, ON, CAN	6'1"	187	L
		Alain Savage (LW)	51	1974	Montréal, QC, CAN	5'7"	190	L
		Darryl Shedden (RW)	52	1974	Owen Sound, ON, CAN	5'9"	194	R
		Dan Shermerhorn (C)	53	1973	Calgary, AB, CAN	5'11"	201	L
		Kelly Sorensen (RW)	56	1970	Newmarket, ON, CAN	5'11"	181	R
		Rod Taylor (LW)	59	1966	Lake Orion, MI, USA	5'10"	187	L
		Andy Weidenbach (C)	55	1971	Lincoln Park, MI, USA	5'10"	174	R
Position: G: 2, D: 7, F: 14Av Age: 24.00 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 192 lbsCompare with other teams »

1996-1997 Hampton Roads Admirals Staff

Head CoachJohn Brophy
General ManagerAl MacIsaac
Athletic TrainerKevin Bender
BroadcasterTom Grace
Dir. of CommunicationsTom Grace
Equipment ManagerGary Mansfield
Franchise OwnerMark Garcea
Franchise OwnerPage Johnson

Team Staff History

1996-1997 Norfolk Admirals Demographics

Norfolk Admirals Facts

Plays in: ECHL
Team Colors: Blue + Yellow + White
Town: Norfolk, VA, USA Map
Founded: 1989

1996-1997 Hampton Roads Admirals Roster Facts

Nationalities

19 players
7 players
1 player
1 player
1 player

Experience

Hampton Roads Admirals: 2 244 GP
WC: 1 GP
AHL: 594 GP
DEL: 49 GP

Affiliated Team(s)

Manitoba Moose (AHL)
Winnipeg Jets (NHL)

Arena Information

Arena Name: Norfolk Scope
Location: Norfolk, VA, USA
Capacity: 8 725
Construction Year: 1971

Norfolk Admirals Games

Norfolk Admirals — 1996-1997 Games
date	home	visiting	score	league
11/14/2026 07:00 PM GMT-5	Adirondack Thunder	Norfolk Admirals	-	ECHL
11/13/2026 07:00 PM GMT-5	Adirondack Thunder	Norfolk Admirals	-	ECHL
11/08/2026 03:05 PM GMT-5	Norfolk Admirals	Trenton Ironhawks	4 - 3 (OT 62:25)	ECHL
11/07/2026 07:05 PM GMT-5	Norfolk Admirals	Trenton Ironhawks	2 - 4	ECHL
11/06/2026 07:05 PM GMT-5	Norfolk Admirals	Reading Royals	3 - 2	ECHL

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Latest Transactions

Norfolk Admirals — Latest Transactions
Date	Status		Player	Team	Source
11/11/2026	Confirmed	joining	Ethan Strang (F)	Atlanta Gladiators	Details
11/11/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Brody Crane (F)	Atlanta Gladiators	Details
11/04/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Matthew Argentina (F)	Trenton Ironhawks	Details
11/04/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Jack O'Brien (D)	Unknown	Details
11/04/2026	Confirmed	leaving	Nathan Noel (F)	Unknown	Details
11/01/2026	Confirmed	joining	Keegan McMullen (F)	Orlando Solar Bears	Details
10/29/2026	Extension		Carter Korpi (F)		Details
10/24/2026	Extension		Justin Young (F)		Details

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Norfolk Admirals History and Standings

Norfolk Admirals — Season History
season	league	GP	W	OTW	T	OTL	L	TP	GF	GA	P/GP	rank	postseason
Norfolk Admirals
2026-2027	ECHL	12	5	-	-	1	6	11	30	42	0.92	4	-
2025-2026	ECHL	72	30	-	-	4	38	64	211	250	0.89	7	Did not make playoffs
2024-2025	ECHL	72	40	-	-	7	25	87	251	210	1.21	3	Division Final loss
2023-2024	ECHL	69	41	-	-	7	21	89	245	199	1.29	2	Division Final loss
2022-2023	ECHL	72	21	-	-	5	46	47	203	318	0.65	7	Did not make playoffs
2021-2022	ECHL	72	29	-	-	6	37	64	204	261	0.89	6	Did not make playoffs
2020-2021	ECHL	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2019-2020	ECHL	60	14	-	-	8	38	36	149	248	0.6	7	Playoffs Cancelled
2018-2019	ECHL	72	27	-	-	9	36	63	218	278	0.88	6	Did not make playoffs
2017-2018	ECHL	72	26	-	-	7	39	59	211	269	0.82	6	Did not make playoffs
2016-2017	ECHL	72	26	-	-	6	40	58	214	271	0.81	7	Did not make playoffs
2015-2016	ECHL	72	30	-	-	5	37	65	201	232	0.9	5	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	AHL	76	20	7	-	10	39	64	168	219	0.84	5	Did not make playoffs
2013-2014	AHL	76	40	-	-	10	26	90	201	192	1.18	3	Conference SF loss
2012-2013	AHL	76	24	13	-	5	34	79	188	207	1.04	5	Did not make playoffs
2011-2012	AHL	76	49	6	-	3	18	113	273	180	1.49	1	Champion
2010-2011	AHL	80	39	9	-	6	26	93	265	230	1.16	4	Conference QF loss
2009-2010	AHL	80	30	9	-	6	35	84	208	214	1.05	4	Did not make playoffs
2008-2009	AHL	80	29	4	-	9	38	75	236	269	0.94	6	Did not make playoffs
2007-2008	AHL	80	23	6	-	7	44	65	213	267	0.81	7	Did not make playoffs
2006-2007	AHL	80	38	12	-	8	22	108	301	257	1.35	3	Conference QF loss
2005-2006	AHL	80	38	5	-	8	29	94	259	245	1.18	3	Conference QF loss
2004-2005	AHL	80	43	-	-	7	30	93	200	188	1.16	3	Conference QF loss
2003-2004	AHL	80	35	-	4	5	36	79	172	187	0.99	5	Conference QF loss
2002-2003	AHL	80	37	-	12	5	26	91	201	187	1.14	1	Conference SF loss
2001-2002	AHL	80	38	-	12	4	26	92	222	205	1.15	1	Conference QF loss
2000-2001	AHL	80	36	-	13	5	26	90	241	208	1.13	3	Conference SF loss
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1999-2000	ECHL	70	44	-	-	4	22	92	241	198	1.31	3	Conference SF loss
1998-1999	ECHL	70	38	-	-	8	24	84	215	213	1.2	2	Conference QF loss
1997-1998	ECHL	70	32	-	-	10	28	74	222	225	1.06	4	Champion

Norfolk Admirals Stars And Cult Players

Where Are They Now?

Played in the team during season

Norfolk Admirals — Where Are They Now
#	player	season	team	league	GP	G	A	TP	PIM
1.	Dante Salituro (F)	2026-2027	Sheffield Steeldogs	NIHL	16	19	10	29	12
2.	Aaron Huffnagle (F)	2026-2027	Fresno Falcons	FPHL	9	9	17	26	4
3.	John Dunbar (F)	2026-2027	Bristol Pitbulls	NIHL	15	8	15	23	4
4.	Blake Murray (F)	2026-2027	Pioneers Vorarlberg	ICEHL	18	9	11	20	6
5.	Ryan Valentini (F)	2026-2027	Asiago	Alps Hockey League	11	8	12	20	4
6.	Pavel Padakin (F)	2026-2027	Polonia Bytom	PHL	17	7	13	20	12
7.	Marly Quince (F)	2026-2027	HK Olimpija Ljubljana	ICEHL	17	5	15	20	10
8.	C.J. Stubbs (F)	2026-2027	Binghamton Black Bears	FPHL	7	6	12	18	8
9.	Angelo Miceli (F)	2026-2027	Ritten/Renon	Alps Hockey League	14	5	13	18	4
10.	Jaedon Descheneau (F)	2026-2027	HK Dukla Trencin	Extraliga	16	11	6	17	12

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Average Height, Weight, Age Per Season

Norfolk Admirals — Roster Demographics
Season	Roster	Height	Weight	Age
2026-2027	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	26.36
2025-2026	View Roster	6'0"	187 lbs	26.28
2024-2025	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	26.39
2023-2024	View Roster	6'0"	190 lbs	26.78
2022-2023	View Roster	6'0"	194 lbs	26.77

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Regular Season

Franchise All-Time Points

Norfolk Admirals — Franchise All-Time Points
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Rod Taylor (F)	528	312	253	565
2.	Victor Gervais (F)	239	151	282	433
3.	Brian Martin (F)	184	171	175	346
4.	Dominic Maltais (F)	282	142	161	303
5.	Rick Kowalsky (F)	245	98	142	240

Franchise All-Time Goals

Norfolk Admirals — Franchise All-Time Goals
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Rod Taylor (F)	528	312	253	565
2.	Brian Martin (F)	184	171	175	346
3.	Victor Gervais (F)	239	151	282	433
4.	Dominic Maltais (F)	282	142	161	303
5.	Rick Kowalsky (F)	245	98	142	240

Franchise All-Time Assists

Norfolk Admirals — Franchise All-Time Assists
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Victor Gervais (F)	239	151	282	433
2.	Rod Taylor (F)	528	312	253	565
3.	Brian Martin (F)	184	171	175	346
4.	Murray Hood (F)	138	40	174	214
5.	Dominic Maltais (F)	282	142	161	303

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.

Norfolk Admirals — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min.
#	Player	GP	G	TP	PIM
1.	Shawn Thornton (F)	314	40	98	1208
2.	Aaron Downey (F)	208	26	62	947
3.	Rod Taylor (F)	528	312	565	856
4.	Dominic Maltais (F)	282	142	303	848
5.	Brian Goudie (D)	132	13	47	722

Franchise All-Time Games Played

Norfolk Admirals — Franchise All-Time Games Played
#	Player	GP	G	A	TP
1.	Rod Taylor (F)	528	312	253	565
2.	Ajay Baines (F)	409	68	107	175
3.	Quintin Laing (F)	357	47	82	129
4.	Marty Wilford (D)	318	32	141	173
5.	Shawn Thornton (F)	314	40	58	98

Franchise All-Time Points Per Game

Norfolk Admirals — Franchise All-Time Points Per Game
#	Player	GP	G	TP	P/GP
1.	Tom Bissett (F)	5	7	14	2.80
2.	Mathieu Darche (F)	4	3	10	2.50
3.	Austen Keating (F)	1	0	2	2.00
4.	Brian Martin (F)	184	171	346	1.88
5.	Victor Gervais (F)	239	151	433	1.81

Franchise All-Time Points Per Season

Norfolk Admirals — Franchise All-Time Points Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Victor Gervais (F)	1992-1993	ECHL	59	38	80	118	2.00	137
2.	Brian Martin (F)	1990-1991	ECHL	54	55	61	116	2.15	72
3.	Murray Hood (F)	1990-1991	ECHL	64	21	82	103	1.61	53
4.	Brian Martin (F)	1992-1993	ECHL	49	50	52	102	2.08	85
5.	Martin St. Pierre (F)	2006-2007	AHL	65	27	72	99	1.52	100

Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season

Norfolk Admirals — Franchise All-Time Goals Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Brian Martin (F)	1990-1991	ECHL	54	55	61	116	2.15	72
2.	Rod Taylor (F)	1993-1994	ECHL	65	54	34	88	1.35	133
3.	Brian Martin (F)	1992-1993	ECHL	49	50	52	102	2.08	85
4.	Trevor Jobe (F)	1989-1990	ECHL	51	48	23	71	1.39	143
5.	Dominic Maltais (F)	1996-1997	ECHL	68	42	55	97	1.43	211

Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season

Norfolk Admirals — Franchise All-Time Assists Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Murray Hood (F)	1990-1991	ECHL	64	21	82	103	1.61	53
2.	Victor Gervais (F)	1992-1993	ECHL	59	38	80	118	2.00	137
3.	Martin St. Pierre (F)	2006-2007	AHL	65	27	72	99	1.52	100
4.	Murray Hood (F)	1989-1990	ECHL	56	15	69	84	1.50	37
5.	Serge Aubin (F)	1995-1996	ECHL	62	24	62	86	1.39	74

Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season

Norfolk Admirals — Franchise All-Time Penalty Min. Per Season
#	Player	Season	League	GP	G	A	TP	P/GP	PIM
1.	Aaron Downey (F)	1995-1996	ECHL	65	12	11	23	0.35	354
2.	Aaron Downey (F)	1996-1997	ECHL	64	8	8	16	0.25	338
3.	Mark Liwiski (F)	2023-2024	ECHL	54	11	14	25	0.46	310
4.	Louis Bédard (F)	1999-2000	ECHL	60	5	17	22	0.37	307
5.	Brian Goudie (D)	1993-1994	ECHL	55	8	11	19	0.35	306