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[Yukon Joe]

Wolves are like the last IHL team in the AHL. Back in the days of the Long Beach Ice Dogs, LV Thunder, Detroit Vipers, Kalamazoo Wings, etc. In the AHL, they still view themselves as a legit pro team, trying to win championships, vs develop players for their NHL club team.

Wolves are the last IHL team?

Milwaukee Admirals still exist. So do the Grand Rapids Griffins and the Manitoba Moose (Manitoba relocated to St John's, but then moved back).

 

[Lt Frank Drebin]

Wolves are the last IHL team?

Milwaukee Admirals still exist. So do the Grand Rapids Griffins and the Manitoba Moose (Manitoba relocated to St John's, but then moved back).

He means they are the last team with the IHL mentality of prioritizing winning instead of developing prospects for the NHL affiliate.