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 Justin Young to a contract for the 2024-25 season.
Young was acquired by the Admirals on June 20, 2023 then signed with Norfolk in August. He started the 2023-24 season with Norfolk and posted a point in his first six games, including two multi-point performances. All told, Young played in 23 games and totaled 11 points before he signed in Germany for the remainder of the season. The 26-year-old scored 17 points in 14 games with Herner EV 2007 (Germany3) to finish his 2023-24 campaign. He also added two points in five games during the playoffs.
Young played his first full season as a professional in 2022-23 with the Allen Americans, recording seven points (1g-6a) in 51 regular-season games before adding three points in 10 postseason contests.
He signed his first professional contract with Allen in 2021-22 after completing his colligate career at American International College. In his senior season at AIC, Young was second on the team in points (31), assists (19), and plus/minus (+18). He also finished third on the team in goals (12). In his four years, Young was a member of two conference championship teams.
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