Admirals re-sign McDougall

Action photo of Josh McDougall of the Norfolk Admirals

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 defenseman Josh McDougall to a contract for the 2025-26 season.

The Prince Albert, Saskatchewan native is coming off another career season on the blue line for the Admirals. He set new highs in goals (6), assists (39), points (45) and plus/minus (+24). McDougall’s 39 assists were sixth amongst ECHL defensemen. He finished the regular season second on the Admirals in points and plus/minus, trailing only Brady Fleurent in both categories.

Before turning pro in 2022, McDougall played five years at Mercyhurst University, where he was an alternate captain for two seasons.

After a five-game stint with the Wichita Thunder in 2022, he started the next season with the Indy Fuel, where he was later dealt to the Admirals on Dec. 20, 2022. Since then, McDougall has played in 173 games as an Admiral and posted 78 points (12g-66a), along with a +29 rating.