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The Edmonton Oilers announced today they have extended their affiliation agreement with the ECHL’s Fort Wayne Komets. The Oilers and Komets partnership began ahead of the 2022-23 season, and in that time the Komets have gone on to win 70 games over the past two years as well as qualify for the Kelly Cup Playoffs in 2023. “On behalf of the Edmonton Oilers, we are excited to extend our affiliation with the Fort Wayne Komets,” said Oilers Assistant General Manager and Bakersfield Condors General Manager Keith Gretzky. “Over the past two years, we have enjoyed our relationship with David Franke and the coaching staff in For

Our players have also relished their time in the city of Fort Wayne,” Gretzky continued. “They have received first-class treatment during their time there and we truly believe that the Komets and their fans make them the premier organization in the ECHL. Fort Wayne has also done a great job of developing our contracted players on and off the ice. We believe that the best development model includes playoff success and that is why we will continue to work with Fort Wayne to help put the best product on the ice with the goal of winning a Kelly Cup.”

The Fort Wayne Komets organization is proud to continue as the ECHL affiliate of the Edmonton Oilers and the Bakersfield Condors (AHL),” said Komets General Manager David Franke. “We have a great relationship with Keith Gretzky and Bill Scott (Oilers Assistant GM, Hockey Operations) as well as Bakersfield’s Head Coach and Komet Hall of Fame member Colin Chaulk. We look forward to their continued help as we build our roster for next season.”