The Columbus Blue Jackets have reached an agreement with the Springfield Falcons to serve as the organization?s AHL affiliate, Blue Jackets Assistant GM Chris MacFarland and Falcons President and GM Bruce Landon announced today. The one-year affiliation agreement is for the 2010-11 season with an additional one-year option. ?The Blue Jackets organization is proud to have the Springfield Falcons as our top affiliate beginning in 2010-11 and joining a market that has been a part of the AHL?s rich tradition for many years,? said MacFarland, who will oversee the club?s hockey operations for the Blue Jackets. ?We are looking forward to having our young players continue to develop and putting a premier product on the ice for the fans in Springfield.? The Springfield Falcons will enter their 17th American Hockey League season in 2010-11.