On Tuesday afternoon, the Jacksonville Icemen tweeted news that they are joining the New York Rangers organization as the ECHL affiliate.
Jacksonville had been affiliated with the Winnipeg Jets previously.
We’re so excited to announce our new affiliation with the @NYRangers and @WolfPackAHL ud83cudf89ud83cudf89 pic.twitter.com/ZA8heCTup1
— Jacksonville Icemen (@JaxIcemen) June 29, 2021
The Hartford WolfPack will remain the Rangers’ AHL affiliate.
The Rangers made significant changes to their coaching structure, specifically in net, last week. They are also moving into a new season with a new GM, Chris Drury, and head coach, Gerard Gallant.