Islanders announce new CHL affiliate

New York Islander Fan Central | 8/11/2008 02:08:00 PM | | | | | | |
















Central Hockey League: Announce the New York Islanders have entered into an affiliation agreement with the The Odessa Jackalopes of the CHL which also includes the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

General Manger Garth Snow & Sound Tiger President Howard Saffan have their comments along with Odessa general manager Joe Clark.

Sound Tigers Website: Also have a release on the agreement.

Odessa Jackalopes.com: Website for those who would like to learn about the new affiliate.

Odessa American Online: Lee Scheide reports general manager Joe Clark is a former Islander scout and with coach Paul Gillis were working on this agreement since April.

Updated:
Ct Post: Michael Fornabaio in his Sound Tigers blog comments about the affiliation agreement with Odessa.

NYI Fan Central Comments:
I created a new section for the Odessa Jackalopes below the Utah Section with team and roster links along with their coverage. Local newspaper does not have a direct RSS feed.