The Winnipeg Jets and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Manitoba Moose, announced Tuesday they have extended their partnership with the ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals for the 2024-25 season.
“The Norfolk Admirals are proud to continue our affiliation with the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose,” said Patrick Cavanagh, Admirals owner and Chief Executive Officer. “Our organizations share a commitment focused on winning and a constant emphasis on comprehensive development.”
The Admirals went 41-21-6-1 and advanced to the second round of the Kelly Cup Playoffs last season. The Jets and Moose also made their respective playoffs.
Manitoba prospects Carson Golder, Mark Liwiski, Thomas Caron, Simon Kubicek and Thomas Milic each saw time in Norfolk last season. Milic, a third-round pick of the Jets in 2021, went 11-3-2 with a 2.45 goals-against-average in 18 appearances with the Admirals.
Milic represented the Admirals at the 2024 ECHL All-Star Classic.
“We’re looking forward to building off a successful first year together with both organizations aligning on developing players, winning in the regular season, and the playoffs,” said Jeff Carr, Admirals head coach and general manager.
Norfolk will open next season Oct. 18 against the Adirondack Thunder.
