Following their split with the Colorado Avalanche, the Fort Wayne Komets are looking for another parent club, but it might be too late to partner with an NHL franchise. (more…)
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Rush, Coyotes Extend Affiliation
There is some affiliation news to report out of the ECHL, as the Rapid City Rush have extended their agreement with the Phoenix Coyotes. The Rush are also now affiliated with the Tucson Roadrunners, the Coyotes’ new franchise in the AHL. (more…)
Four new NHL/AHL affiliations announced
We have four new NHL/AHL affiliations to announce: Lake Erie Monsters/Columbus Blue Jackets, Springfield Falcons/Arizona Coyotes, Colorado Avalanche/San Antonio Rampage, and Portland Pirates/Florida Panthers. (more…)
Falcons extend lease, Blue Jackets affiliation
The Springfield Falcons (AHL) will be playing at MassMutual Center for two more years as a Columbus Blue Jackets affiliate, under two deals announced yesterday. The future of the Falcons has been an open question for months now. Majority Owner Charlie Pompea brought a measure of stability and enthusiasm to the program when he and […]
Amerks exploring affiliation options for ’11-’12
As a three-year affiliation with the Florida Panthers (NHL) comes to an end after this season, the Rochester Americans (AHL) ownership is exploring other affiliation options — as well as the feasibility of going independent. The issue in Rochester: the lack of veteran players to improve the team’s record and presence in the community. The […]
Ducks sign affiliate deal with ECHL’s Jackals
The Anaheim Ducks are centralizing player development in upper New York State, adding the Elmira Jackals (ECHL) to the lineup after signing the AHL’s Syracuse Crunch to a player-development deal. “We are thrilled to be entering into a formal affiliation agreement with Elmira,†said Ducks Executive Vice President/General Manager Bob Murray. “With ideal proximity to […]
