 The Cincinnati Cyclones are based in Cincinnati, Ohio and have been the Sabres ECHL affiliate since the 2017–18 season, after their previous affiliate, the Elmira Jackals, folded.Unlike the Americans, the Cyclones are not owned by Pegula but are instead owned by Nederlander Entertainment.The Sabres previously owned an AHL affiliate in Cincinnati with the Cincinnati Swords in the 1970s.