© Dave Kallmann / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/8e13c63b-f66f-40c0-9e03-ae5b95c0e7ac.jpeg] © Dave Kallmann / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Milwaukee Admirals and Nashville Predators announced they have signed an affiliation extension agreement that runs through the 2028-29 season. The two teams have been affiliated since the Predators joined the NHL in 1998-99 [https://www.nhl.com/predators/news/predators-extend-affiliation-agreement-with-ahl-s-milwaukee-admirals-2025-03-24], the third-longest affiliation between an AHL and NHL team. 215 players have appeared in games for both team including Roman Josi, Juuse Saros, and Filip Forsberg. Nine members of the admirals coaching staff have gone on to NHL jobs. Milwaukee have been one of the most successful and consistent teams in the AHL since their inauguration, making the playoffs in 23 of the 26 seasons in franchise history. They defeated the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to capture their one and only Calder Cup in 2004. They also lost in the finals to the Hershey Bears in 2006. The Admirals have advanced to the AHL Conference Finals the past two seasons, losing both times to the Coachella Valley Firebirds. They clinched a spot in the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs earlier this week [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl/latest-news/texas-stars-and-milwaukee-admirals-clinch-spots-in-calder-cup-playoffs]. Milwaukee consistently rank in the top-half of the AHL in attendance and it is great to see pro hockey stick in the city. Make sure you bookmark The Hockey News' AHL Page [https://thehockeynews.com/ahl/] for the latest news, exclusive interviews, breakdowns and so much more.
