"We're thrilled to continue this partnership, which has been mutually beneficial," said Waddell. "The Admirals are a first-class organization and they provide a great environment for our prospects to develop."
"All of us are super excited to be affiliated with such a strong, hard-working team like the Carolina Hurricanes once again," said Admirals General Manager and Head Coach Rod Taylor. "We greatly appreciate their continued support of the Norfolk Admirals and look forward to strengthening our partnership with them in the upcoming season."
The Admirals have been based in Norfolk, Va., since 1989. Originally named the Hampton Roads Admirals, the team competed in the ECHL from 1989-2000, winning league championships in 1991, 1992 and 1998. The franchise joined the American Hockey League (AHL) as the Norfolk Admirals in 2000 and won the Calder Cup in 2012. Norfolk rejoined the ECHL in 2015.
