The ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals have announced that the team has signed goaltender Collin Delia to a contract for the 2026-27 season.

The Rancho Cucamonga native brings nine years of professional hockey experience to the Admirals, including 52 NHL games between the Chicago Blackhawks and Vancouver Canucks. Delia posted a 19-18-7 record with a 3.51 goals-against average and .897 save percentage between the two clubs. His best season in the NHL was with Chicago in the 2018-19 year where he managed a .908 save percentage and a 3.61 goals-against average with a 6-4-1 record.

Delia’s top NHL game came on Dec. 18, 2021, with the Blackhawks when he made 35 saves to lead Chicago to a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.

“Filling top goalies that became available this summer was our No. 1 priority,” said Admirals head coach and general manager Jeff Carr. “The pedigree and experience speaks for itself with Collin. We’re thrilled to sign an NHL experienced goalie not only for the on-ice play, but also his leadership in our dressing room.”

“I’m grateful to be a part of the team here in Norfolk,” added Delia. “This is a first-class organization and I’m excited to start the season and contribute in a high-quality way.”

The bulk of Delia’s career has been in the AHL. Playing 181 total games with the Rockford IceHogs, Abbotsford Canucks, Manitoba Moose and Bakersfield Condors, he owns a 2.95 goals-against average, a .901 save percentage, seven shutouts, and an 88-72-15 record.

Delia recently went overseas for the 2025-26 season with the Brynäs IF in the Swedish Hockey League before returning to North America.

Back home, Delia played for the Anaheim Jr. Ducks, California Stars, California Titans, California Wave, Inland Valley Wild and Orange County Hockey Club.

Photo/Phillip Brents

— Norfolk Admirals Staff

(October 8, 2026)