Red Wings renew affiliation agreement
Detroit prospects will continue to develop in northwestern Ohio
Tuesday, 08.16.2011 / 1:47 PM
/ Press Release
By Rick Bowness
- Public Relations Coordinator
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DETROIT -- The Detroit Red Wings today announced that the Toledo Walleye (ECHL) will remain the club’s official AA-level affiliate for the 2011-12 hockey season. The Walleye have served in this capacity since the team’s inaugural 2009-10 campaign.
“We’re very excited to have the Walleye back as part of our organization for the upcoming season,” says Red Wings Assistant General Manager Jim Nill. “Toledo’s been a great partner for us over the years and they’ve proven to be a strong ECHL franchise since reentering the league. We look forward to watching our prospects continue to develop in a city with a strong minor league hockey tradition.”
The Walleye open their new season on Saturday, October 15 with a home game versus the Chicago Express. More information on the Red Wings’ ECHL affiliate can be obtained by visiting www.toledowalleye.com.
“We’re very excited to have the Walleye back as part of our organization for the upcoming season,” says Red Wings Assistant General Manager Jim Nill. “Toledo’s been a great partner for us over the years and they’ve proven to be a strong ECHL franchise since reentering the league. We look forward to watching our prospects continue to develop in a city with a strong minor league hockey tradition.”
The Walleye open their new season on Saturday, October 15 with a home game versus the Chicago Express. More information on the Red Wings’ ECHL affiliate can be obtained by visiting www.toledowalleye.com.
