HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) – The Hartford Wolf Pack and New York Rangers will remain affiliated, the hockey teams announced on Thursday.<\/p>\n
The franchises extended their affiliation agreement through the 2028-2029 season.<\/p>\n
The Wolf Pack said the deal will ensure that the team enters a fourth decade as Hartford\u2019s professional hockey franchise.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are beyond thrilled to continue our long-term partnership with the New York Rangers in Hartford,\u201d said Peter Luukko, co-chairman of Oak View Group\u2019s Stadium and Arean Alliances. \u201cHartford is a premier market in the AHL, and the relationship between this franchise and the Rangers is one of the most successful in league history. This coming season marks 30 years of this partnership, and we cannot wait to continue growing our brand both on the ice and in the Greater Hartford Community.\u201d<\/p>\n
The team said that over the last five seasons, it has enjoyed tremendous growth off the ice. Since the 2022-23 season, the club has broken its single-season paid tickets record four times. After initially breaking the record during the 2022-23 season, the Wolf Pack topped the mark during the 2023-24 campaign, then improved again in both the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Rangers organization is pleased to continue its successful relationship with the Wolf Pack organization and the city of Hartford,\u201d said Wolf Pack General Manager and Rangers Associate General Manager Ryan Martin. \u201cWe look forward continuing to provide our players with a first-class experience in Hartford, and to giving the great fans of Hartford an opportunity to see our prospects as they continue to develop and graduate to the Rangers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Through 29 seasons in Hartford, the club has sent numerous players and staff members to the NHL. During the 2025-26 NHL season, 22 players who previously played for the Wolf Pack suited up in at least one game for the Rangers. <\/p>\n
The list includes 2021-22 Vezina Trophy winner Igor Shesterkin, team captain J.T. Miller, 2025 AHL All-Star Dylan Garand, Gabe Perreault, Matthew Robertson, and Matt Rempe. <\/p>\n
The Wolf Pack and Rangers relationship has also produced the only professional hockey championship in the city\u2019s history. The Wolf Pack defeated the Rochester Americans to win the 2000 Calder Cup Championship. <\/p>\n
The club won more than 1,000 victories during its time in Hartford.<\/p>\n
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