
Admirals Sign Forward Bryan Brutlag to Tryout
March 22, 2012 - American Hockey League (AHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
NORFOLK, Va. - The Norfolk Admirals today signed forward Bryan Brutlag to a Professional Tryout Contract (PTO), Admirals General Manager Julien BriseBois announced. This is Brutlag's third PTO with the Admirals this season.
Brutlag, 5-foot-11, 189-pounds, has appeared in four games with the Admirals this season, posting a plus-1 rating. He is currently tied for the team lead in scoring with the ECHL's Gwinnett Gladiators. The pro rookie has appeared in 65 games for the Gladiators this season, posting 20 goals and 46 points with 30 penalty minutes and a plus-4 rating. He ranks second in goals and tied for fourth in assists overall with the Gladiators. Brutlag is also tied for sixth in rookie scoring in the ECHL.
Prior to tuning pro with the Gladiators this season, Brutlag appeared in 151 career collegiate games with the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (R.P.I.) Engineers, posting 21 goals and 60 points with 171 penalty minutes. He began his collegiate career as a defenseman before switching to forward full-time prior to his junior season. Brutlag is tied for third all-time in games played in R.P.I. history and missed only three games in his four-year college career.
The Admirals commence their last homestand of the regular season when they return to Scope tomorrow and Saturday to battle the Albany Devils. Tomorrow night's contest is Mascot Mania night at Scope. Saturday night is the annual MDA Jersey Auction, presented by PAPCO.
The Admirals will play seven straight home games between tomorrow and April 7. There are plenty of great promotions, giveaways and deals coming up. For details, please visit norfolkadmirals.com.
Individual tickets for all regular season games start at just $12. Tickets are available now at the Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at ticketmaster.com.
Admirals 10-Packs for the 2011-12 season remain available for as little as $110. You may also reserve your 2012-13 season tickets with a deposit of as little as $100 per seat. Stop by the Admirals' Administrative Offices at Scope, call (757) 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or visit norfolkadmirals.com anytime!
Individual tickets for all regular season games start at just $12. Tickets are available now at the Scope Box Office, all Ticketmaster Outlets, charge-by-phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at ticketmaster.com.
Admirals 10-Packs for the 2011-12 season remain available for as little as $110. You may also reserve your 2012-13 season tickets with a deposit of as little as $100 per seat. Stop by the Admirals' Administrative Offices at Scope, call (757) 640-1212 weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or visit norfolkadmirals.com anytime!
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