NORFOLK, VA – The Norfolk Admirals announced today they have re-signed Defenseman Brehdan Engum to a contract for the 2026-27 season.
Engum inked his first professional deal with Norfolk in the 2025-26 season; stashing two goals and 16 assists for 18 points in 66 games played. His plus/minus of +8 led all Admiral defensemen, along with 64 penalty minutes.
"Brehdan had a good start to his pro career last year. We like his size and ability to want to put his imprint on every game,” said Head Coach and General Manager Jeff Carr. “I know he’s looking for a big year as an Admiral this year."
"I’m excited to get back to work at the Scope in front of our amazing fan base this year! A huge thank you to coach Carr and to my teammates for believing in me,” Engum stated. "I take pride in being an Admiral, and I know my returning teammates feel the same way. I look forward to re-establishing this organization as a contender and bringing playoff hockey back to Hampton Roads. October can’t come soon enough!"
The Burnsville, MN native spent five seasons at the collegiate level before going pro. He suited up for 114 games over four seasons with the University of Massachusetts Lowell from 2020 to 2024 and 30 games in one season with Boston College in 2024-25. In 144 college games total, Engum scored three goals and added 17 assists for 20 points. His plus/minus rating of +13 in 2021-22 was a career high and ranked second in his club, while finishing second or better in blocked shots over all five seasons.
Engum had stints in the USHL (United States Hockey League) during his junior career with the Central Illinois Flying Aces and the Waterloo Blackhawks. He spent the full 2017-18 season with the Flying Aces before being traded to the Blackhawks on Nov. 7 in the 2018-19 season. With the Blackhawks, he notched six goals and 26 assists for 32 points. He tallied a total plus/minus rating of +36 with Waterloo
The Admirals open their 2026-27 season on the road in Savannah, Georgia against the Ghost Pirates on Friday, October 16th at 7 pm. Norfolk skates at home for the first time at Scope Arena on Friday, October 23rd against the Trois Rivières Lions at 7:05 pm.
Season Tickets and Flex Plan Vouchers for the 2026-27 season are on sale now.
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