Berry came to Milwaukee in 1979 with an already accomplished resume as a third round draft pick by the Detroit Red Wings and having played in their system for three years, but it was during his time with the Admirals that he really came into his own.

Berry splashed onto the hockey scene in his first two full seasons as an Admiral in 1980-82, leading the team in points during the regular season and the playoffs both years.

Playing in just 72 games during the 1980-81 season Berry was able to rack-up a whopping 106 points through 71 helpers and 35 goals. During the playoffs Berry was the fuel of the offense totaling 12 points in just 7 games for a wild 1.7 points per game average.

Coming into the 1981-82 season with the weight of the team on his shoulders Berry did not crumble. Able to improve upon the past seasons numbers Berry put up 112 points, his second most in a single season as an Admiral. On his way to 112 points Berry was able to light the lamp 47 times, which ties his most in a single season while in Milwaukee. Again proving to be a clutch player Berry tacked on eight points in just five games during the 1982 playoffs.

Most hockey players could not even fathom out doing the type of season Berry had in 1981-82, but somehow he was able to. The 1982-83 season was by far Berry’s best in Milwaukee as he torched opponents for 121 points, the second most all-time in Admirals history for a single season, in just 71 games. During this season he was a major component of the single greatest offensive team in Admirals history playing with the likes of Dale Yakiwchuk, Danny Lecours, Yves Preston, Gord Stafford, Doug Robb and many more great Admirals. His, and the teams, offensive ability aided the Admirals run to the Turner Cup Finals, the team’s only appearance while in the IHL.

Coming back to play the next season after losing in a tough six-game finals series was not easy for Berry, but he was still able to put up numbers that would make most hockey players green with envy during the 1983-84 season. Playing in all 82 regular season games for the first time as an Admiral Berry notched 96 points via 38 goals and 58 assists. Berry came up big again in the playoffs scoring four points in four games during the 1984 post-season campaign.

Berry did not play professional hockey during the 1984-85 season as the Admirals became the top affiliate for the NHL Chicago Blackhawks.

A year off would throw off most player’s games, but Berry was able to come back in great form during the 1985-86 regular season and playoffs. Continuing his streak of five seasons averaging over a point per game Berry collected 86 points in 81 games. During the playoffs Berry was again the go-to-guy as he averaged a point a game during the five playoff games.

Berry played his final season as an Admiral and professional hockey player during 1986-87.

After seven seasons in Milwaukee fans can find Fred Berry first or second on the list of all major Admirals all-time statistics. Berry is first in assists with 379 helpers as an Admiral, second in points (604), games played (465) and goals (225). At the end of his career as an Admiral Berry averaged an astounding 1.3 ppg average in the regular season and a 1.25 average in the post-season. Not only are his statistics impressive in Admirals history, but he ranks 13th all-time in assists and 16th in points in IHL history.

Deservedly so Berry’s number 14 has been retired to the rafters of the Bradley Center, giving him just a little back of what he has given to Milwaukee.

After his playing career Berry continued to give to the community as he is the co-founder of Hockey Haven, a hockey retail store in the Greater Milwaukee area.