Penguins Announce ECHL Affiliation Changes
The Pittsburgh Penguins have ended their long-term partnership with the Wheeling Nailers to begin a new affiliation with the Florida Everblades.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins officially ended their long-standing affiliation agreement with the Wheeling Nailers. The team subsequently announced a new partnership with the Florida Everblades as their ECHL affiliate.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially concluded their affiliation agreement with the ECHL's Wheeling Nailers. This change ends what coverage describes as the longest-standing affiliation in the league.
Reports from NHL.com, Yahoo Sports, TribLIVE.com, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and Pro Hockey Rumors confirm that the Penguins have appointed the Florida Everblades as their new ECHL affiliate. Coverage focuses on the termination of the historic partnership with Wheeling alongside the introduction of the Florida-based team.
Future developments will depend on the start of the upcoming season as the organizations integrate these new professional affiliations. Coverage does not yet specify the duration of the agreement with the Florida Everblades.
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Sources (5)
- Penguins Switch Up ECHL Teams, Ending League's Longest-Standing Affiliation Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Penguins end affiliation agreement with Nailers TribLIVE.com · 45d ago
- Penguins Announce Florida Everblades as ECHL Affiliate NHL.com · 45d ago
- Penguins officially end partnership with Wheeling Nailers, introduce Florida Everblades as ECHL affiliates Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 45d ago
- Penguins Announce ECHL Affiliation Changes Pro Hockey Rumors · 45d ago
Quick answers
Which team is the new ECHL affiliate for the Pittsburgh Penguins?
The Florida Everblades have been announced as the new ECHL affiliate.
Did the Penguins maintain their agreement with the Wheeling Nailers?
No, the Pittsburgh Penguins have officially ended their partnership with the Wheeling Nailers.
What is the significance of the previous partnership with Wheeling?
According to reports, the affiliation with the Wheeling Nailers was the longest-standing partnership in the ECHL.
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