Rookie Forward Papp Signs with the Admirals
Published on September 2, 2025 under ECHL (ECHL)
Norfolk Admirals News Release
Forward Kristóf Papp with the Iowa Heartlanders
(Norfolk Admirals)
Norfolk, Va - The Norfolk Admirals, proud ECHL affiliates of the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose, announced today they have signed forward Kristóf Papp to an ECHL contract for the 2025-26 season.
Papp, 24, is scheduled to join the Admirals for his first full season as a professional.
The Budapest, Hungary native spent last season completing his collegiate career at Lindenwood University. In 29 games with the Lions, Papp totaled 11 points (4 goals, 7 assists). He then signed his first professional contract (amateur tryout contract - ATO) with the Iowa Heartlanders (ECHL) on February 26. In his first pro game against Kalamazoo, Papp picked up two assists. He would play four more games with Iowa before he was released from his ATO.
Papp began his collegiate career at Michigan State University in 2020, where he played two seasons with the Spartans. He then transferred to Northern Michigan for two seasons, where he posted a combined 35 points in 72 games.
The Hungarian has represented his country in numerous major tournaments since 2017.
"Papp will supply center depth and is a guy that can play up-and-down our lineup in all situations," said Jeff Carr, Admirals General Manager & Head Coach. He creates offense coming out of offensive-zone face-offs and will be an added addition around the net, similar to Brady Fleurent."
The 2025-26 Admirals roster currently consists of 15 players (11 forwards, four defensemen):
D - Carson Musser, Josh McDougall, Connor Fedorek, Jaden Shields
F - Brandon Osmundson, Grant Hebert, Jace Isley, Sean Montgomery, German Yavash, Marko Reifenberger, Jack O'Leary, Matt Crasa, Tanner Andrew, Brady Fleurent, Kristóf Papp
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