Sat Oct 11 19:20:03 2008

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Admirals trade defenseman Fletcher to Peoria

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Norfolk, VA (Sports Network) - The Norfolk Admirals have traded defenseman Justin Fletcher to the Peoria Rivermen for future considerations, the American Hockey League club announced on Saturday.

The 25-year-old defenseman split last season between the Admirals and Rockford IceHogs. In 39 games with Norfolk, he had one goal and four assists with 37 penalty minutes. In 20 regular season games with Rockford, he had four goals and seven assists with 43 penalty minutes. He also added an assist in 11 Calder Cup Playoff games for the IceHogs.

The 5-foot-11, 185-pound Fletcher made his professional debut in 2006-07 on an Amateur Tryout Contract with the Springfield Falcons, notching three goals and one assist with four penalty minutes in 10 games. In 69 career AHL games between Springfield, Norfolk and Rockford, Fletcher has eight goals and 12 assists with 84 penalty minutes.