Salmon Kings Renew Affiliations with Vancouver and Manitoba

Published on July 3, 2008 under ECHL (ECHL)
Victoria Salmon Kings News Release


Victoria, BC - The Victoria Salmon Kings are proud to announce that they have renewed their affiliation agreements with both the Vancouver Canucks and the Manitoba Moose for the 2008-09 season.

The Salmon Kings will work in conjunction with Mike Gillis, Canucks' General Manager and Alternate Governor, his management, scouting and coaching staffs as well as Manitoba's Senior Vice-President and General Manager, Craig Heisinger, and his management, scouting and coaching staffs in the development of future NHL and AHL players.

Salmon Kings Vice President of Hockey Operations, Dan Belisle, worked along side the Canucks' Gillis and Vice President and Assistant General Manager Steve Tambellini as well as the Moose's Heisinger on the affiliation agreements.

"We are extremely happy to be renewing our partnership with both the Canucks and the Moose," Dan Belise Vice President of Hockey Operations said. "To work with these two outstanding organizations has only served to strengthen our team, and that has been evident in our continued success and growth on the ice."

The Salmon Kings will move into the third year of their partnerships with both the Canucks and Moose.

"We have enjoyed a great relationship with Victoria over the past two seasons and are pleased announce our renewed affiliation with the Salmon Kings," said Steve Tambellini, Vancouver Canucks Vice-President and Assistant General Manager. "The strong local connection between the Canucks and the Salmon Kings reinforces our commitment to further develop and support hockey in British Columbia. Our relationship with both the Salmon Kings and the Manitoba Moose greatly benefit the growth of our players."

"After the tremendous success of the Salmon Kings last season, we are looking forward to once again working with Mark Morrison and the rest of the organization in 2008-09," said Craig Heisinger, Senior Vice-President and General Manager of the Moose. "The Salmon Kings did a great job providing young players like Daniel Rahimi or Dylan Yeo with the type of atmosphere that we strive to provide here in Winnipeg with the Moose, so it is a good fit."

"Our focus is to ensure a successful organization that our community and fan base can be proud of," Salmon Kings President, Dave Dakers said. "The partnerships with the Canucks and Moose will help assure our fans of our commitment to aggressively pursue success."

Season tickets for the Salmon Kings 2008-09 season are on sale. Catch all the action by calling 250-220-7889, emailing seasontickets@salmonkings.com or by visiting www.salmonkings.com for more information.

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