A lot of fans of NHL teams mostly pay attention to the two levels of play: the NHL and the AHL. The AHL is a great way for additional players in the organization to get playtime and for young prospects to get professional experience. However, there’s another level that has just as exciting hockey and that’s in the ECHL. The Montreal Canadiens have had the Brampton Beast as their ECHL affiliate for the past two years, and thankfully will have a third for this upcoming season.
The Beast announced the renewed affiliation Thursday, which is nothing short of a great thing for the organization.