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Bridgeport, CT – The New York Islanders announced today that the team has signed an affiliation agreement with the Odessa Jackalopes of the CHL. "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. Along with the Utah Grizzlies (ECHL), the Jackalopes will help feed the organization with not only skilled hockey players but great human beings." Joe Clark, the team’s general manager, served as Odessa’s head coach for three years from their inaugural year in 1997 to 2000. Head Coach Paul Gillis joined the Jackalopes in the summer of 2007 and became just the third head coach in the franchise's 11-year history. “I know first-hand what kind of organization the New York Islanders are,” Clark said. “We are fortunate to be part of their family, and are committed to helping them in any way possible.” “The Odessa Jackalopes are a top-rate organization and we’re proud to have them as an affiliate,” Islanders general manager Garth Snow said. “Joe Clark and his staff run a great program in Texas and we’re looking forward to working with them.” Check out the Sound Tigers full season schedule for ticket information and group discounts this upcoming season. Please call the Sound Tigers at 334-4625 or visit soundtigers.com. © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Fairfield County Sports Commission names Sports Persons Of The Year in 15 communities - Sep 8, 2008 - 9:57 AM Mad Hatters add two more to the mix - Aug 28, 2008 - 7:44 PM Mad Hatters sign major prospect - Aug 25, 2008 - 12:16 AM Mad Hatters announce signing of "AA" veteran - Aug 22, 2008 - 9:35 AM Scott Gordon named Islanders head coach - Aug 13, 2008 - 10:30 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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