AHL Norfolk Admirals

Admirals Announce Season Opening Roster & Several Roster Moves

Published on October 4, 2013 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release


NORFOLK, VA. - The Norfolk Admirals announced Friday the team's opening night roster. In addition, the team also announced several transactions. The Admirals have agreed to terms with defensemen Norm Ezekiel and Mike Little to AHL contracts, while defenseman Teigan Zahn has been assigned to the Utah Grizzlies of the ECHL.

The Admirals opening roster is comprised of 13 forwards, ten defensemen, and two goaltenders. The following is a listing of those 25 players:

Forwards (13): Max Sauve, Stefan Noesen, John Kurtz, Rickard Rakell, Max Friberg, Brad Staubitz, Charlie Sarault, Steven Whitney, Chris Wagner, Devante Smith-Pelly, Zack Stortini, Joseph Cramarossa, Antoine Laganiere

Defensemen (10): Mat Clark, Nolan Yonkman, Kevin Gagne, Garnet Exelby, Stefan Warg, Ryan Parent, Alex Grant, Brett Skinner, Norm Ezekiel, Mike Little

Goaltenders (2): Frederik Andersen, John Gibson

Last year, Ezekiel, split time during his first professional season between Colorado (ECHL) and St. John's (AHL) accruing one goal and 135 penalty minutes in 36 appearances.

Little put together two very productive seasons with the Stockton Thunder (ECHL) the past two years totaling 75 points (18g, 57a). Last season, Little helped lead the Thunder to the Western Conference Championship and a Kelly Cup Finals appearance.

Zahn was a teammate of Little last season in Stockton, where he posted 13 points in 34 games appearances. In addition, Zahn played in five games of the Oklahoma City Barons logging an assist. Zahn will now join the Utah Grizzlies, which is the Admirals ECHL affiliate.

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The 25th season of Admirals hockey opens on Saturday at Hartford with a 7:05 p.m. start time. Fans can listen live at AM 1490 The Game, or online at www.norfolkadmirals.com or access the "Listen Live" link on the AM 1490 website at

Opening Night Promotions & Festivities!

The Admirals home opener will take place on Friday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m. against the Binghamton Senators. Come early and join us for Party on the Plaza beginning at 5:00 p.m. featuring live music by Brent Shepard, bounce houses & games for the kids, as well as food and beverages! In addition, the first 5,000 fans to walk through the gates will receive an Admirals Magnet Schedule! Following the game, Sara Lee will be giving away 3,000 loaves of bread to fans as the exit the arena!

The two teams will meet again on Saturday, October 12 at 7:15 p.m. Come early and check out the ODU Hockey Team battle American University at Scope. One game ticket will get you in to both games!

Game tickets are now on sale, and are available through the Norfolk Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at ticketmaster.com.

Don't miss a minute of Admirals action by purchasing your season tickets today. Stop by the Admirals' Administrative Offices at Scope, or call (757) 640-1212 Office hours are Monday - Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fans can also visit us online at www.norfolkadmirals.com.

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