Norfolk, Va - The Norfolk Admirals, proud ECHL affiliates of the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose, announced today they have signed defenseman Brehdan Engum to an ECHL contract for the 2025-26 season.
Engum, 25, is scheduled to join the Admirals for his first full season as a professional.
The Burnsville, MN naive is coming off his fifth season in the college ranks, where he suited up in 30 games for Boston University. He finished the season with a +7 rating and was second on the Terriers in blocked shots (62).
In his first four collegiate seasons, Engum was a member of the UMass-Lowell River Hawks. In his sophomore season (2021-22), he was named an assistant captain and achieved a career-high +13, which ranked second on the club.
Throughout his five seasons of college hockey, Engum finished second or better on his respective team in blocked shots.
"Brehdan Engum has a big year ahead, coming off an injury which forced him to miss playoffs and BU's national championship bid,” said Jeff Carr, Admirals General Manager & Head Coach. "He’s a simple defenseman that will be relied on using his size and presence early in the year.”
The 2025-26 Admirals roster currently consists of 16 players (11 forwards, five defensemen):
D - Carson Musser, Josh McDougall, Connor Fedorek, Jaden Shields, Brehdan Engum
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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The Admirals begin the 2025-26 season in October. More player signings will continue to be updated throughout the summer. To view the newly announced promotional schedule, CLICK HERE. For ticket information, CLICK HERE or call 757.640.1212.
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