FISHHEAD Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 The QUAD CITY IL./IA. Mallards have entered into a multi-year agreement as the ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s VEGAS Golden Knights and the American Hockey League’s Chicago Wolves. “I am very familiar with people in both organizations, so I am confident this affiliation will be a great fit for the Mallards,” said Mallards president and general manager Bob McNamara. “We’re very excited to have the unique opportunity to work with the Golden Knights from day one and equally thrilled to affiliate with one of the AHL’s flagship franchises in the Wolves.” Next season will be the expansion Golden Knights’ first in the NHL. The Golden Knights will continue the process of stocking their roster later this month with the NHL expansion draft. The Wolves this season won the AHL’s Central Division regular season title and finished second overall in the league with 101 points. A perennial power, the Wolves have twice won the AHL Calder Cup title after also claiming a pair of Turner Cups during their days in the International Hockey League. “We’re looking forward to welcoming players from our affiliation with the Golden Knights and the Wolves to the Mallards and our community. The opportunity to help those players improve, develop, grow and take steps toward playing in the AHL and eventually the NHL is always exciting,” said Mallards coach Phil Axtell. The Mallards will open their 21st season and fourth in the ECHL on Friday, October 13 against the Toledo WALLEYE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boatboatboat Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Iowa vs Ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazzer Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Excellent news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHHEAD Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 Fazz, yes..........LV will build a nice following in the Illinois/Iowa area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazzer Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 the midwest folk are the nicest of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolinaKid Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 but Fish that name Golden Knights sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyRuder Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 looks like a clear bet on vegas for Stanley cup next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHHEAD Posted June 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 I placed a bet on the Knights 362 days ago...........GreenValleyRanch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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