Chicago Express to be Blue Jackets’ ECHL affiliate for 2011-12

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Blue Jackets have announced that the Chicago Express minor league team will be the club’s ECHL affiliate for the 2011-2012 season.

Columbus General Manager Scott Howson announced the agreement on Wednesday. The Express also will serve as an affiliate of the Blue Jacket’s American Hockey League team, the Springfield Falcons in Massachusetts.

The Express, founded in September 2010, plays its first ECHL season in 2011-12.

Under the new affiliation, Columbus will assign players to the Express.

Blue Jackets Assistant General Manager Chris MacFarland says Chicago will provide a “tremendous opportunity” for young players to gain experience.

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