SUNRISE, Fla. – Florida Panthers President of Hockey Operations Dale Tallon announced today that the Panthers have signed a multi-year affiliation agreement with Springfield Hockey, LLC of the American Hockey League to serve as the Panthers AHL affiliate.
“We are very pleased to announce this affiliation with Springfield,” Tallon said. “Springfield is a hockey town with a rich history and we’re looking forward to a great relationship with the city and ownership group.”
Florida Assistant General Manager Eric Joyce will serve as general manager in Springfield. Joyce will oversee all matters related to the club’s minor league hockey operations.