NORFOLK, VA – On Thursday morning, Darien Craighead became the second player to sign with the Norfolk Admirals for the upcoming season. 
The 24-year old British Columbia native recently completed his first season of professional hockey with the South Carolina Stingrays. In 25 games played, Craighead posted 10 points (6 goals, 4 assists).
Before turning pro, Craighead was a four-year standout at Northern Michigan University. The 6’1, 170-pound forward had at least 20 points in all four seasons with the Wildcats. In 153 career games, Craighead registered 109 total points. He made the WCHA Third All-Star Team twice in his career and was also named to the All-Rookie Team in 2016-17.
His father, John, was not only born in Richmond, VA. but he also enjoyed a 13-year playing career, which included a five-game stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1996-97.
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