Penguins Announce ECHL Affiliation Changes
The Pittsburgh Penguins have ended the ECHL's longest-standing affiliation to partner with a new team.
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The brief
The Pittsburgh Penguins have officially ended their partnership with the Wheeling Nailers. The organization has announced the Florida Everblades as its new ECHL affiliate.
Coverage from NHL.com, Yahoo Sports, and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette emphasizes that the agreement with the Nailers was the longest-standing affiliation in the league. TribLIVE.com and Pro Hockey Rumors also detailed the shift in team alignment.
Future developments will center on the integration of the Florida Everblades as the Penguins' ECHL affiliate.
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Quick answers
Who is the Penguins' new ECHL affiliate?
The Florida Everblades.
Which team is no longer affiliated with the Penguins?
The Wheeling Nailers.
What was significant about the partnership with the Nailers?
It was the longest-standing affiliation in the ECHL.
Coverage (5)
- Penguins Switch Up ECHL Teams, Ending League's Longest-Standing Affiliation Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- Penguins end affiliation agreement with Nailers TribLIVE.com · 7h ago
- Penguins Announce Florida Everblades as ECHL Affiliate NHL.com · 7h ago
- Penguins officially end partnership with Wheeling Nailers, introduce Florida Everblades as ECHL affiliates Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 7h ago
- Penguins Announce ECHL Affiliation Changes Pro Hockey Rumors · 7h ago
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