Islanders Name New Affiliate

The Islanders added a new affiliate on Tuesday, by signing an agreement with the Odessa Jackalopes of the Central Hockey League.

"I know first-hand what kind of organization the New York Islanders are," Joe Clark, the Jackalopes General Manager said. "We are fortunate to be part of their family, and are committed to helping them in any way possible."

"We are very excited about our agreement with Odessa," Sound Tigers president Howard Saffan said. "Having strong affiliates is imperative to building the Islanders’ future."

"The Odessa Jackalopes are a top-rate organization and we’re proud to have them as an affiliate," Garth Snow said. "Joe Clark and his staff run a great program in Texas and we’re looking forward to working with them."

The Jackalopes add to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers and the Utah Grizzlies as the Islanders' minor league affiliates.