The ECHL’s Idaho Steelheads could factor into plans for Seattle’s NHL expansion franchise, as the club has been floated as its possible AHL affiliate. (more…)
Archive | Affiliation
Seattle AHL Affiliate Expected for 2021-22 Season
AHL president and CEO David Andrews expects that an upcoming Seattle NHL expansion squad will launch an AHL affiliate, which could begin play as early as 2021. (more…)
Utica Comets, Vancouver Canucks Announce Extension
The relationship between the AHL’s Utica Comets and NHL’s Vancouver Canucks will continue, as the two sides recently announced an extension. (more…)
Wheeling Nailers Extend Affiliation with Pittsburgh Penguins
A longtime affiliation is continuing, as the Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) have announced a two-year extension with the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins and AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. (more…)
Brampton Beast Announce Ottawa/Belleville Affiliation
The Brampton Beast (ECHL) have announced a new affiliation with the NHL’s Ottawa Senators and AHL’s Belleville Senators for the 2018-19 season. (more…)
Syracuse Crunch, Tampa Bay Lightning Extend Affiliation
The Syracuse Crunch (AHL) and Tampa Bay Lightning have announced a five-year extension of their affiliation, with the agreement including an option for two extra years. The two teams will maintain their affiliation through the 2022-23 season, with a mutual option for 2023-24 and 2024-25. This affiliation extension includes the restructuring of the agreement for the 2018-19 season. (more…)
AHL and ECHl Affiliation Changes for 2018-19: An Overview
Leading up to their 2018-19 seasons, the AHL and ECHL have seen numerous affiliation changes among their teams. Our NHL Affiliations: AHL and ECHL page keeps track of the latest developments, including renewals and changes. (more…)
Toledo Walleye Extends Detroit Affiliation
The Toledo Walleye (ECHL) have announced an extension of its affiliation with the Detroit Red Wings, with the agreement running through the 2020-21 season. The Walleye will also continue its affiliation with the Grand Rapids Griffins (AHL) as part of this extension. (more…)
Fort Wayne Komets, Vegas Golden Knights Announce Affiliation
The Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL) have announced an affiliation with the Vegas Golden Knights, with the one-year agreement covering the 2018-19 season. (more…)
Tampa Bay, Orlando Announce NHL/ECHL Affiliation
We have another ECHL affiliation to report, as the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Orlando Solar Bears jointly announced a three-year deal. (more…)
Idaho Steelheads, Dallas Stars Extend Affiliation
The Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) and the Dallas Stars are continuing their affiliation, as the clubs have announced a two-year extension through the 2019-20 season. (more…)
Rapid City Rush, Minnesota Wild Ending Affiliation
The affiliation between the Rapid City Rush (ECHL) and Minnesota Wild has concluded, as the two clubs will not renew their agreement for the 2018-19 season. The decision to end the affiliation, which began with the 2017-18 season, was a mutual one, according to an announcement from the Rush. (more…)
