Hurricanes renew AHL affiliation with Chicago Wolves

The Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday signed a three-year affiliation agreement with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League. Chicago previously served as Carolina’s AHL affiliate from 2020-23, winning the Calder Cup in 2022. Current Hurricanes players Jalen Chatfield, Jack Drury, Pyotr Kochetkov and Stefan Noesen were on that championship roster.

As part of the agreement, the Hurricanes will oversee the Wolves’ hockey operations decisions.

“We’re excited to reestablish our AHL affiliation with Chicago, and thankful that we could find a solution which worked for both clubs,” said Waddell. “Many of our prospects have already had success with the Wolves, both individually and as a team, and we’re happy to have secured a consistent environment for their development.”

Chicago advanced to two of three Calder Cup Finals from 2019-23, and the Wolves have captured five league championships in their history, including three Calder Cups in 2002, 2008 and 2022. Their most recent Calder Cup championship team included current Hurricanes players Jalen Chatfield, Jack Drury, Pyotr Kochetkov and Stefan Noesen.