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| Norfolk Admirals | |
|---|---|
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| City | Norfolk, Virginia |
| League | American Hockey League |
| Conference | Eastern Conference |
| Division | East Division |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Operated | 2000–2015 |
| Home arena | Norfolk Scope |
| Colors | |
| Media | The Virginian-Pilot; WGNT |
| Affiliates | Chicago Blackhawks (2000–2007) Tampa Bay Lightning (2007–2012) Anaheim Ducks (2012–2015) |
| Franchise history | |
| 2000–2015 | Norfolk Admirals |
| 2015–present | San Diego Gulls |
| Championships | |
| Regular season titles | 1 (2011–12) |
| Division titles | 3 (2001–02, 2002–03, 2011–12) |
| Conference titles | 1 (2011–12) |
| Calder Cups | 1 (2011–12) |
The Norfolk Admirals were a professional ice hockey team based in Norfolk, Virginia, that competed in the American Hockey League (AHL). The team played its home games at Norfolk Scope. The Admirals were the AHL affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Anaheim Ducks.
For the 2015–16 season, the Admirals moved to San Diego, California, to become the newest version of the San Diego Gulls as part of the AHL's efforts to create a Pacific Division.[1] The Bakersfield Condors from the ECHL moved to Norfolk for the 2015–16 season and also use the name Norfolk Admirals.[2]
- ^ "Ducks Launch American Hockey League Franchise in California". Anaheim Ducks. January 29, 2015. Retrieved January 29, 2015.
- ^ "Admirals announce sale to Anaheim, ECHL affiliation with Edmonton". Norfolk Admirals. January 30, 2015. Archived from the original on January 31, 2015. Retrieved February 18, 2015.