Bakersfield Recalls Defenseman Ben Betker from Norfolk

January 13, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - The Bakersfield Condors of the American Hockey League (AHL) have recalled defenseman Ben Betker from ECHL affiliate, the Norfolk Admirals.

Betker, 21, has a goal and 13 assists through 39 games as a rookie with the Admirals. A sixth-round pick of the Edmonton Oilers in 2013, the 6-foot-6, 223-pounder from Cranbrook, BC finished a three-year career with the Everett Silvertips of the Western Hockey League (WHL) last season before turning pro in 2015-16. He recorded 14 goals, 44 assists, and 58 points in 200 career appearances for Everett.

Norfolk's road trip continues Thursday at 7:05 p.m. in Elmira, N.Y. versus the Jackals. Watch the game live on ECHL.TV and listen live on 1650 AM WHKT.

ECHL Stories from January 13, 2016

• Everblades Tame Beast 4-2 to Open Homestand - Florida Everblades
• Beast Drop Close One to Conference-Leading Everblades - Brampton Beast
• Rush Fall to IceMen - Rapid City Rush
• Four Unanswered Goals Lead Short-Handed IceMen Past Rush - Evansville IceMen
• Cyclones Drop First Home Game of New Year - Cincinnati Cyclones
• Thunder Acquires Alberga from Fort Wayne - Wichita Thunder
• ECHL Transactions - January 13 - ECHL
• Jackals Sign Defenseman Ian Young; Claim Goaltender Alex Vazzano - Elmira Jackals
• IceMen Acquire Defenseman Leonard from Komets - Evansville IceMen
• Swamp Rabbits Announce Heroes Night Honorees and Unveil Specialty Jersey - Greenville Swamp Rabbits
• Bakersfield Recalls Defenseman Ben Betker from Norfolk - Norfolk Admirals
• Mallards Team with Doland Jewelers, 97X for "Zamboni Matrimony: a Wedding on Ice" - Quad City Mallards
• Game Notes: vs Ft. Wayne - Cincinnati Cyclones
• 2015 in the Community - Adirondack Thunder
• Oilers at Utah Grizzlies Tonight - Tulsa Oilers
• Big Americans Weekend Ahead with Shriners Night and Dallas Zoo - Allen Americans
• Four-Game Road Trip Has Admirals in Elmira on Thursday - Norfolk Admirals
• ECHL Today - January 13 - ECHL

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Norfolk Admirals Stories

• NEWS: DeWitt Named Finalist for ECHL Broadcaster of the Year
• Admirals Announce 2025-26 Regular Season Schedule
• Casey Christensen Promoted to President of Business Operations for the Norfolk Admirals
• Owner Patrick Cavanagh Included in Inside Business's Top 25 of Their 2025 Power List
• Owner Patrick Cavanagh Included in Inside Business's Top 25 of Their 2025 Power List