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Wings/Walleye Extend Affiliation Agreement
by George Malik on 08/01/12 at 01:44 PM ET
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Paul here for George who is looking at some rocks today.
(TOLEDO, OH) – The Toledo Walleye and the Detroit Red Wings have signed a two year affiliation agreement. The new deal is through the 2013-14 season.
Toledo Walleye President and General Manager Joe Napoli, “I’m really happy to have the relationship continue through 2014 with one of the most respected franchises in the NHL. We have a long history with the Red Wings and they have been a great partner. ”
The Walleye have served as the Detroit Red Wings AA affiliate since its inaugural 2009-10 campaign. Toledo first aligned with the Red Wings in 1991 through 1999, then again from 2000-2007.
“We are proud to continue our partnership with one of the premier organizations in the ECHL,” said Ryan Martin Assistant General Manager of Hockey Administration for the Detroit Red Wings. “The Toledo Walleye is a world class organization. The City of Toledo is a great community for our players to live in and the Walleye fans are among the most passionate in hockey—they fill the Huntington Center every game and offer terrific support and create a tremendous environment for our prospects. The Walleye coaches (Head Coach Nick Vitucci and Assistant Coach Dan Watson) will continue to play an integral role in helping develop some of the Red Wings prospects and prepare them for the next step in their careers. The Red Wings are excited about our affiliation with the Toledo Walleye, and we are committed to helping Toledo build a competitive team on the ice and cultivate a winning environment.”
“I’m looking forward to this upcoming season,” said Vitucci. “The Red Wing organization is working with us to learn the ins and outs of what they do on the ice as well as practice drills. Dan and I are thrilled to be able to take what we have learned and apply it to what we’re doing here in Toledo.”
Players the Walleye have seen through the Detroit organization include:
• Willie Coetzee (9 goals, 11 assists, 20 points)
• Adam Estoclet (7g, 16a)
• Andrej Nestrasil (7g, 22a)
• Trevor Parkes (4 goals in 4 games)
• Sebastien Piche (17 g, 44a)
• Gleason Fournier (2g, 16a)
• Jordan Pearce (19 wins)
• Thomas McCollum (19 wins).
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Thanks, Paul. I was about to post this in the comment section of the most recent post by George.
Oddly worded, I think.
Nevertheless, Toledo and GR are pretty lucky to see the young guys so soon after the Wings drafted them. Slainte to Toledo.
Posted by SYF from the Flood on 08/01/12 at 01:59 PM ET