Florida Panthers Changing ECHL Affiliate

     The Florida Panthers will be changing their ECHL affiliation for the 2024-25 season. The Panthers ECHL affiliate over the past two seasons was the Florida Everblades. The team based in Estero captured the Kelly Cup several days ago for the third consecutive season. 

     The Savannah Ghost Riders will be the Panthers new ECHL affiliate next season. It is uncertain what people in hockey operations, coaching staff and players will transfer over. Luke Maurice, son of Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice, worked his first season as the radio play-by-play announcer with the Florida Everblades in 2023-24.