Behind every winning NHL team is a successful American Hockey League affiliate franchise, supplying the next generation of stars along with role players for a two-month postseason title run. Roster depth has never been more important to put competitive lineups on the ice during the NHL regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs.
The first 200 fans who signed to buy an authentic Coachella Valley Firebirds jersey were on hand in Palm Desert, CA, Monday to witness the unveiling of the jersey’s much-anticipated design for the Kraken affiliate and AHL’s 32nd franchise. The arrival of Kraken prospects gathering for this fall’s first-ever Coachella Valley AHL training camp is not far behind.
Starting next season with the Coachella Valley season, fans will be watching the future of Kraken hockey unfold, draft choice by draft choice, trade acquisition by trade acquisition.
“The launch of our new AHL affiliate will create a significant boost to our prospect and development pipeline,” said Kraken…
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