articleThe Brief The Admirals have signed defensemen John Prokop and Will Gilson for the 2026–27 AHL season. Gilson joins the Admirals after wrapping up a four-year collegiate career last season with Quinnipiac. Prokop, Gilson and the Admirals will kick off the 2026-27 season on the road in Rockford on Oct. 3. The Milwaukee Admirals announced Monday, July 20, that they have signed defensemen John Prokop and Will Gilson to American Hockey League contracts for the 2026-27 season. Prokop, Gilson and the Admirals will kick off the 2026-27 season on the road in Rockford on October 3rd before commencing the home portion of their schedule one week later October 10th at 6 pm against the Grand Rapids Griffins at Panther Arena.