First Team

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Darren Haydar

Darren Haydar, inducted into the AHL Hall of Fame in 2020, was a driving force behind Milwaukee’s 2004 Calder Cup championship and their return to the Finals in 2006. He remains the franchise’s all-time leader in goals with 110 and over his four seasons with the Admirals from 2002 to 2006, he also dished out 166 assists for 276 points, which stood as the franchise mark for nearly 20 years. During the 2006 post-season Haydar led the league with 35 points and 18 goals and is still the franchise’s all-time leader in the post-season in goals (33), assists (40), and points (73).  For his efforts Haydar’s #20 was retired by the team in 2020.

Cal O’Reilly

Cal O’Reilly, Milwaukee’s all-time leader in games played, points, and assists, is still active in his seventh season with the team. He has totaled 77 goals and 255 assists for 332 points in 399 regular season games and who can forget when he broke Darren Haydar’s scoring mark on February 25th, 2024 with a three-point performance to help secure the Admirals 19th straight win. A five-time AHL All-Star during his Hall of Fame career, O’Reilly holds also holds the team record for most assists in a season when he dished out 63 helpers in the 2007-08 campaign. He also also played in 46 post-season games, third in team annuals, collecting 21 points on six goals and 15 assists.

Freddy Gaudreau

Frederick Gaudreau, an undrafted gem who signed with Milwaukee in 2014, was a steady offensive presence over five seasons from 2014 to 2020. He recorded 77 goals and 95 assists for 172 points in 280 games and earned AHL All-Star honors during his breakout campaign in 2016. He topped the 20-goal plateau twice in his time in Milwaukee, and his 77 goals with the team are tied for fourth since the team joined the AHL in 2001. His consistency and growth made him a cornerstone of the Admirals’ lineup throughout the second half of the 2010s.

Defensemen

Scott Ford

Scott Ford, a staple on the Admirals’ back end for seven seasons as a player and another seven as an assistant coach, played 378 games, more than any defenseman in team history. He totaled 14 goals, 31 assists, and 45 points, and his 577 career penalty minutes rank third since the Admirals joined the AHL. Ford served as team captain for two seasons and helped lead Milwaukee to six playoff appearances. Behind the bench, he played a major role in the team’s continued success, including back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Finals in 2023 and 2024.

Alexandre Carrier

Alexandre Carrier anchored Milwaukee’s blue line for four seasons from 2016 to 2020. He recorded 20 goals and 121 assists for 141 points in 276 games, the most assists and points by a defenseman in franchise history and he is third in games played among all-time team blueliners. With 37 points during the 2019-20 season, Carrier was on pace for a career-best year before the campaign was cut short due to the pandemic. Known for his poise and play-driving ability, he ranks 10th all-time in games played for the Admirals and left a lasting impact before making the jump to the NHL.

Goaltender

Pekka Rinne

Pekka Rinne was a franchise cornerstone in net during one of the most competitive stretches in Admirals history. Throughout four seasons in Milwaukee from 2005 to 2008, he recorded 83 wins, 49 losses, and 11 overtime losses in 147 games, along with a 2.54 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage. In 2005-06, Rinne tied for second in the AHL with 30 wins and added 10 more in the postseason, including three shutouts, to lead Milwaukee to the Calder Cup Final. He was named an AHL All-Star in both 2006 and 2008 and led the league with 36 wins during the 2007-08 campaign, cementing his place as one of the best goaltenders to ever wear an Admirals sweater.

Second Team

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Simon Gamache

Simon Gamache played three standout seasons with the Admirals from 2003 to 2006, finishing with 65 goals and 102 assists for 167 points in 171 games. Acquired in a trade early in the 2003-04 season, he made an immediate impact with 45 points in 52 regular-season games, then elevated his play in the postseason with 24 points in 22 games to help Milwaukee to its first Calder Cup championship. Gamache followed that up with a career-best 86-point season in 2004-05, the second-highest point total in team AHL history, and was named to the AHL First All-Star Team. His dynamic vision and offensive instincts made him one of the most electrifying playmakers in Admirals history, and he still ranks fifth all-time in assists.

Chris Mueller

Chris Mueller was a consistent force at center over four seasons from 2009 to 2013, recording 87 goals and 86 assists for 173 points in 262 games. He is second in franchise history in goals scored and remains fourth in total points. He is one of just five players to crack the 30-goal plateau in one year as he potted 32 during the 2011-12 campaign and he led the team in both goals and points in back-to-back seasons in 2010-11 and 2011-12. Known for his reliability in all three zones, Mueller brought a strong two-way presence to Milwaukee’s lineup.

Rich Peverley

Rich Peverley brought versatility and offensive consistency across three seasons from 2005 to 2008. In 176 games, he totaled 56 goals and 112 assists for 168 points, ranking seventh in team history in scoring and fourth in assists. He averaged more than a point-per-game during both the 2006-07 and 2007-08 campaign and he led the team in both goals (30) and points (68) in 07-08. He helped the Admirals to the Calder Cup Finals in 2006 when he famously centered a line with Scottie Upshall and Jordin Tootoo.  His blend of skill, vision, and adaptability made him a go-to contributor in all situations and a key part of the Admirals’ offensive core during his tenure.

Defensemen

Sheldon Brookbank

Sheldon Brookbank made a major impact during his two seasons with the Admirals from 2005 to 2007, recording 24 goals and 64 assists for 88 points in 151 games. Known early in his career for his physical play, Brookbank broke out offensively in 2006-07 with 53 points in 78 games, leading all AHL defensemen in scoring. That standout season earned him the Eddie Shore Award as the league’s Outstanding Defenseman and a spot on the AHL First All-Star Team. He served as Admirals captain that year, further cementing his role as both a leader and a top-tier defenseman.

Greg Zanon

Greg Zanon spent four steady seasons on the Admirals’ back end from 2003 to 2007, finishing with 14 goals and 58 assists for 72 points in 215 games. As a rookie, he played a key role in Milwaukee’s 2004 Calder Cup championship, appearing in all 22 playoff games and tallying eight points. Zanon posted a career-best 35 points in 2005-06 while serving as Team Captain and appeared in 50 total postseason games across three playoff runs, building a reputation as a dependable, battle-tested presence on the blue line.

Goaltender

Troy Grosenick

Troy Grosenick was the first player from the Milwaukee area to suit up for the Admirals, and his impact between the pipes went far beyond his hometown roots. The Brookfield native appeared in 116 games over four seasons from 2017 to 2024, compiling a 64–35–14 record with a 2.44 goals-against average, a .916 save percentage, and five shutouts. He set a new franchise record by winning 13 games in a row during the 2023-24 campaign, including a remarkable 33 save shoot-out win against Texas for win number 12. Grosenick also made his stamp on the Ads in the post-season. He was the first Milwaukee netminder to win a playoff game six seasons and won all three games in net as the Ads performed a reverse sweep on Stars in the 2024 division finals.