Islanders announce new CHL affiliate |
New York Islander Fan Central | 8/11/2008 02:08:00 PM |
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Bridgeport Sound Tigers
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Garth Snow
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Odessa Jackalopes
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.