Posts Tagged ‘ECHL’

Blackhawks Extend Affiliation With Rockford And Toledo

March 27th, 2010 by Leigh Michael Dengis

Rockford IceHogs

Toledo Walleye

The Blackhawks announced the other day that the Toledo Walleye would remain the organization’s ECHL (East Coast Hockey League) affiliate for the 2010-11 season. They also extended their contract with the Rockford IceHogs of the AHL (American Hockey League) for another season as well. Rockford has served as the Blackhawks AHL affiliate for three seasons, and next season will obviously be the fourth.

It was the inaugural season for the Walleye in the league. The Blackhawks actually share affiliation of the team with the Detroit Red Wings. The organization owns the rights to seven players currently on the Walleye roster – most notably being forward prospect Akim Aliu (Red Rising’s #5).

For a list of all players in the system and their current team check out the In the Organization page.

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Toledo Walleye – New ECHL Affiliate

August 5th, 2009 by Leigh Michael Dengis

The Blackhawks announced today that the organization will have a new ECHL (East Coast Hockey League) affiliate this season will be the Toledo Walleye. Last year the ‘Hawks were affiliated with the Fresno Falcons before they folded due to low revenue and dwindling attendance. The Gwinnett Gladiators became a temporary home for the rest of the season. Relocating the ECHL affiliate to Toledo will bring prospects in the Blackhawks’ system closer to Rockford and Chicago.

Often teams are unable to fill out an entire roster at this level and opt to share an affiliate with another NHL organization. Well, of all twenty-nine other teams in the league, the Blackhawks will share the ECHL affiliation with the Detroit Red Wings – this will be their first season with Toledo as well.

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