Norfolk, Va. - The Norfolk Admirals, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League's Winnipeg Jets and American Hockey League's Manitoba Moose, announced they have signed forward Stepan Timofeyev to a contract for the 2024-25 season.
Timofeyev returns to the Admirals for his second full season after leading Norfolk with 53 points (20g-33a) during the 2023-24 season. His 33 assists were the best on the team. He also scored four goals in eight games during the 2024 Kelly Cup Playoffs.
The 28-year-old initially signed with Norfolk on Dec. 19, 2022 and quickly established himself at the ECHL level. In 43 games with the Admirals during the 2022-23 season, Timofeyev totaled 37 points, which third best on the team.
Prior to his arrival in Norfolk, Timofeyev spent three seasons in the SPHL, two with the Knoxville Ice Bears and one with the Birmingham Bulls. In 2021-22, he had 49 points (23g-26a) in 46 regular-season games. In 2016-17, Timofeyev suited up for the Bradford Rattlers in the Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League. He was named regular season MVP after posting 107 points (38g-69a) in 37 games.