The Montreal Canadiens have announced the renewal of their ECHL affiliation with the Brampton Beast for the 2017-18 season.
Brampton’s President and General Manager, Cary Kaplan, recently recounted the start of the partnership, and the cultural fit with the Canadiens in a lengthy conversation with Eyes on the Prize.
“The first year we were in the CHL, and we were affiliated with the Tampa Bay Lightning, but we only had one guy here. The next season we didn’t have any affiliate to start the season.
“Then there was an opportunity for [Canadiens draft pick] Dalton Thrower to play here, as the Habs thought it would be good for his development.