In a move that marks a significant step forward for professional hockey in Manitoba, the Winnipeg Jets have announced a historic affiliation agreement with the Manitoba-based bison hockey team, the Manitoba Moose's ECHL affiliate, the Winnipeg bison. The partnership will see the Winnipeg bison serve as the primary developmental team for the Jets, providing a crucial pipeline of young talent to the NHL club. As the top affiliate of the Jets, the Winnipeg bison will play a key role in nurturing the skills of up-and-coming players, with the ultimate goal of sending them to the NHL. With this affiliation agreement, Winnipeg hockey fans can look forward to a more seamless transition between the ECHL and NHL levels, and potentially, a brighter future for the Jets.

Bison enter affiliation agreement with Winnipeg Jets  ECHL