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Boston Bruins ECHL affiliate opts out of 2020-21 season

ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 12: Eric Faille #27 of Orlando Solar Bears is stopped by Matt Ginn #90 of teh Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL affiliate of the Boston Bruins) on February 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

The Boston Bruins’ ECHL affiliate have opted out of the 2020-21 season.

The Atlanta Gladiators, East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) affiliate of the Boston Bruins, have opted out of the 2020-21 season.

The Gladiators have been affiliated with Boston since 2015 and were previously affiliated with other NHL teams such as the Atlanta Thrashers (now Winnipeg Jets), Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Phoenix Coyotes (now Arizona Coyotes), and Buffalo Sabres.