| 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 that played in the American Hockey League. They were the AHL affiliate of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Anaheim Ducks. The Admirals played in Norfolk, Virginia at the Norfolk Scope.
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.