The Winnipeg Jets will be searching for a new ECHL affiliate after a three-season partnership with the Norfolk Admirals came to an end. The Admirals announced the news in a statement on social media this morning.
An official statement regarding the status of our affiliation. pic.twitter.com/tkDDb8Scvk
— Norfolk Admirals (@NorfolkAdmirals) July 8, 2026
A few Jets prospects had the opportunity to develop with the Admirals over the past three seasons, including goaltenders Thomas Milic and Domenic DiVincentiis. Forward Jacob Julien also suited up in Norfolk after an injury limited much of his first professional season.
It remains to be seen where the Jets will send prospects requiring ECHL assignments next season. Stay tuned to Illegal Curve for updates when a new affiliation is announced.
Past ECHL affiliations:
2012-13 Colorado Eagles
2013-14 to 2014-15 Ontario Reign (secondary affiliate behind the Kings)
2015-16 to 2016-17 Tulsa Oilers
2017-18 to 2020-21 Jacksonville Icemen
2021-22 to 2022-23 No official affiliate (primarily loaned players to Newfoundland)
2023-24 to 2025-26 Norfolk Admirals
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