ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Bring Back Grant Hebert

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The Norfolk Admirals have announced that they’ve re-signed forward Grant Hebert for the 2025-26 season. Hebert,28, began last season in the EIHL with the Manchester Storm, where he had 14 goals and 21 assists for 35 points in 31 games. He would join the Admirals in the middle of February and would put up five goals and 11 assists for 16 points in 24 games. The Ontario native would put up solid numbers during the Kelly Cup Playoffs, putting up a goal and eight assists for nine points in 11 games. He would be tied with Brady Fleurent for the team lead in points during the Kelly Cup Playoffs. Hebert is the fourth signing for the Admirals for the 2025-26 season.

Prior to heading overseas, Hebert spent parts of two seasons with the Allen Americans. In 80 games, he had 18 goals and 28 assists for 46 points. He would add two goals and eight assists for 10 points in 16 Kelly Cup games with the Americans.

“Grant was a huge addition last season, stabilizing and centering our top line since he came over from Europe,” said Jeff Carr, Admirals General Manager & Head Coach. “It speaks volumes that he is turning down multiple offers in Europe to be a part of our organization and try to push us forward to the ultimate goal of hoisting the Kelly Cup.”

Head Coach Jeff Carr (Via Norfolk Admirals Pres Release)

Prior to going pro, Grant Hebert spent a year in the USHL with the Fargo Force, where he won a Clark Cup. In 57 games with the Force, he put up 15 goals and 37 assists for 52 points. He would play five years of NCAA at Robert Morris University and the University of Maine. During his three years with the Colonials, he put up 18 goals and 27 assists for 45 points in 74 games. He would have eight goals and 11 assists in 37 games with the Black Bears.


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Armand Klisivitch

Inside The Rink ECHL Manager | Senior Editor Credentialed Reporter for the Adirondack Thunder & Worcester Railers.

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