Category: Bridgeport Islanders
Bears Squeak Past Islanders, 5-4
Bridgeport IslandersThe Hershey Bears (11-4-0-0) built a four-goal lead then held on for a 5-4 victory over the Bridgeport Islanders (4-8-1-0) on Friday night in front of a crowd of 9,058 at GIANT Center. Hershey’s top forward unit of Mike Vecchione, … Continue reading → The post Bears Squeak Past Islanders, 5-4 first...
Read moreIslanders’ Prospect Iskhakov Is Finding His Scoring Touch
Springfield ThunderbirdsThe Bridgeport Islanders were struggling to score and find offense of any sort against the Springfield Thunderbirds on Nov. 11. That is, except for Ruslan Iskhakov. He scored both of…
Read moreLimoges, Priskie Lift Bears to 3-1 Win Over Islanders
Bridgeport IslandersAlex Limoges factored into a two-goal burst that broke a 1-1 tie in the third period to lift the Hershey Bears (8-3-0-0) past the Bridgeport Islanders (2-5-1-0) on Saturday night at GIANT Center. The win gave Hershey its fifth consecutive … Continue reading → The post Limoges, Priskie Lift Bears to...
Read moreLimoges, Priskie Lift Bears to 3-1 Win Over Islanders
Logan DayAlex Limoges factored into a two-goal burst that broke a 1-1 tie in the third period to lift the Hershey Bears (8-3-0-0) past the Bridgeport Islanders (2-5-1-0) on Saturday night at GIANT Center. The win gave Hershey its fifth consecutive … Continue reading → The post Limoges, Priskie Lift Bears to...
Read moreIslanders Prospect Jakub Skarek’s Improvement Provides Optimism
Bridgeport IslandersThe Bridgeport Islanders in the American Hockey League (AHL) are seeing goaltender Jakub Skarek start the 2023-24 season on the right foot. He’s looked sharp through five games and while…
Read more3 Takeaways From Bridgeport Islanders’ 3-2 Loss to Bears
Jakub SkarekThe Bridgeport Islanders took on the defending Calder Cup champion Hershey Bears on Sunday, Oct. 27 at Total Mortgage Arena in the first of six games between these two teams.…
Read moreSgarbossa’s OT Goal Gives Bears 3-2 Win, Weekend Sweep
Bridgeport IslandersMike Sgarbossa scored the game-winning goal for his 200th career point with the Hershey Bears (4-1-0-0), as the visiting team picked up a 3-2 overtime win over the Bridgeport Islanders (2-2-1-0) on Sunday afternoon at Total Mortgage Arena. The victory … Continue reading → The post Sgarbossa’s OT Goa...
Read moreProvidence double down on Isles, 4-2
Jakub SkarekKyle MacLean scored his first two goals of the season on Wednesday night, as the Bridgeport Islanders (1-2-0-0), American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders, suffered a 4-2 loss to the Providence Bruins (1-1-0-1) at Amica Mutual Pavilion. … Continue reading → The post Providence doubl...
Read moreIslanders top Amerks in OT, 4-3
Jakub SkarekRuslan Iskhakov scored his second goal of the night just 21 seconds into overtime and Brian Pinho recorded a career-high four assists to lead the Bridgeport Islanders (1-0-0-0), American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders, to a 4-3 … Continue reading → The post Islanders top Amerks in...
Read moreMetropolitan Notes: Johnston, Nosek, Penguins
Ross JohnstonIt is unlikely forward Ross Johnston remains on the New York Islanders’ NHL roster for the entire upcoming season, according to Kevin Kurz of The Athletic. Despite acknowledging Johnston’s dedication, demeanor and other positive off-ice intangibles, Kurz argues carrying an enforcer with limited play...
Read moreKowalsky named Islanders head coach
New York IslandersThe New York Islanders announced today that Rick Kowalsky has been named head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Bridgeport Islanders. Kowalsky succeeds Brent Thompson, who was named an assistant coach with the Anaheim Ducks earlier this week. … Continue reading → The post Kowalsky...
Read moreNew York Islanders Name Rick Kowalsky Head Coach Of AHL Affiliate
New York IslandersThe New York Islanders have promoted Rick Kowalsky to the role of head coach of the Bridgeport Islanders, their AHL affiliate. Kowalsky has served as an assistant coach in Bridgeport for the last two seasons, and now with former Bridgeport bench boss Brent Thompson off to the Anaheim Ducks, Kowalsky...
Read moreBrent Thompson Leaves Sound Tig-, er, Bridgeport Islanders for Anaheim Ducks
Bridgeport Sound TigersThere is no caption that can improve this photo. A rare decade-long run ends with a switch to the opposite coast. It’s the end of an era. What that era means, no one really knows. Brent Thompson, the longtime AHL coach for the New York Islanders — mostly of the “Bridgeport So...
Read moreNew York Islanders Sign Kyle MacLean, Daylan Kuefler
John MacLeanThe New York Islanders locked in a pair of forwards to deals on Friday, signing Kyle MacLean to a one-year, two-way contract and Daylan Kuefler to a three-year entry-level contract. Financial terms were not disclosed. MacLean, 24, has played the last three seasons in the Islanders organization on AH...
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