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Admirals Acquire Avery Peterson; Announce Additional Roster Move

November 18, 2018 - ECHL (ECHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


Forward Avery Peterson with the Idaho Steelheads
Forward Avery Peterson with the Idaho Steelheads
(Norfolk Admirals, Credit: Action Sports Photography)

NORFOLK, VA - The Norfolk Admirals, ECHL affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes, announced Sunday that the team has acquired forward Avery Peterson from the Idaho Steelheads in exchange for future considerations. In addition, forward Kevin Klima was recalled by the Tucson Roadrunners and was later released by Tucson from his American Hockey League contract.

Peterson, 23, was scoreless in two contests with the Steelheads this season. The 6-3. 215-pound forward won an NCAA National Championship last season with the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Peterson wrapped up his two seasons with the Bulldogs where totaling 26 points (13g, 13a) in 55 games played from 2016-2018. Peterson also registered 22 points in two collegiate seasons at the University of Nebraska-Omaha from 2014-2016.

In 2014, the Grand Rapids, Minnesota native was the recipient of the USHS Mr. Hockey Award which is given to the best Minnesota high school hockey player. Peterson was selected by the Minnesota Wild in the sixth-round of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft.

The Admirals return home for a three-game set beginning on Wednesday against the Florida Everblades. Promotional information for this upcoming week's games is provided below. Fans can catch all Admirals game broadcasts on Mixlr or on ECHL.TV

Upcoming Home Games & Promotions

Wednesday, November 21 vs. Florida Everblades, 7:00 p.m.

Friday, November 23, vs Florida Everblades, 7:00 p.m. - Post game skate!

Saturday, November 24,vs. Florida Everblades, 7:00 p.m. - Witches & Wizards Night!

Coming Soon! Teddy Bear Toss, Jewish Heritage Night and performances by the Fur Circus mascots will all take place on Saturday, December 8 against the Manchester Monarchs! A great night for the family!

Admirals Ticket Information

Single Game Tickets may be purchased at the Scope Box Office, or online at Ticketmaster.com

Discounted Group Tickets: Bring your group of 10 or more to a game at a discounted price! Group tickets are available for all home games. Fundraising opportunities are also available.

2018-19 Ticket Packages are Currently on Sale! The Admirals offer full season and flexible partial plans that will best fit your schedule and budget! To view pricing and benefits of all available ticket packages CLICK HERE

For more information regarding ticket options, or Norfolk Admirals Hockey, visit NorfolkAdmirals.com or call the Admirals office at (757) 640-1212!

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Forward Avery Peterson with the Idaho Steelheads
Forward Avery Peterson with the Idaho Steelheads
(Action Sports Photography)		   



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