AGAINST THE ORLANDO SOLAR BEARS IN OCTOBER WITH ALL THE CHAMPIONSHIP FESTIVITIES TAKING PLACE TODAY. THERE WAS SOME SIGNIFICANT AFFILIATION NEWS AT ALMOST SLIPPED UNDER THE RADAR. LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, THE FLORIDA EVERBLADES WILL BE AFFILIATED WITH A NEW NHL TEAM THIS FALL. >> EARLIER TODAY THE ST. LOUIS BLUES ANNOUNCED THAT THEY HAVE AFFILIATION DEAL WITH WORCESTER RAILERS THROUGH THE 2030 2031 SEASON. THE EVERBLADES HAD SIGNED A MULTI-YEAR DEAL WITH THE BLUES IN 2024. BUT THEY’LL NOW BE PARTNERING WITH THEIR 3RD NHL TEAM IN 4 SEASONS. WELL, THE NEXT TEAM REMAINS A MYSTERY. PITTSBURGH PENGUINS ARE EXPECTED TO BE TRANSFERRED TO THE HALF AND FAMILY IN THE NEAR FUTURE. SOME OF THAT COULD BE WORTH MONITOR. SO COUNT ON GULF COAST NE
Everblades no longer affiliated with St. Louis Blues after NHL team signs deal with Worcester
The Florida Everblades will be affiliated with a new NHL team this upcoming season after the St. Louis Blues announced that they have signed a deal with the Worcester Railers through the 2030-2031 season.
Updated: 9:57 AM EDT Jun 21, 2026
On a day that featured championship celebrations at Hertz Arena, there was some significant ECHL affiliation news that almost slipped under the radar!After being affiliated with the Florida Everblades for two seasons, the St. Louis Blues have announced that they have signed a new affiliation deal with the Worcester Railers through the 2030-2031 season.The Everblades had signed a multiyear deal with the Blues in 2024 but will now be partnered with their third NHL team in four seasons (Florida Panthers from 2022-24, St. Louis Blues from 2024-2026).Count on Gulf Coast News for the latest happenings when a new affiliation is selected for the defending Kelly Cup champions.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
ESTERO, Fla. —
On a day that featured championship celebrations at Hertz Arena, there was some significant ECHL affiliation news that almost slipped under the radar!
After being affiliated with the Florida Everblades for two seasons, the St. Louis Blues have announced that they have signed a new affiliation deal with the Worcester Railers through the 2030-2031 season.
The Everblades had signed a multiyear deal with the Blues in 2024 but will now be partnered with their third NHL team in four seasons (Florida Panthers from 2022-24, St. Louis Blues from 2024-2026).
Count on Gulf Coast News for the latest happenings when a new affiliation is selected for the defending Kelly Cup champions.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.