Category: Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Brent 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 moreKyle Burroughs provided grit and energy in a memorable rookie season with Vancouver
TigersFormer Regina Pats captain and Vancouver product Kyle Burroughs carved out what could be described as a somewhat memorable first season with his hometown Canucks. The defensive defenceman spent the first few seasons of his career with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, the New York Islanders’ AHL affiliat...
Read moreCanucks re-sign John Stevens to one-year, two-way contract
Vancouver CanucksThe Vancouver Canucks have re-signed forward John Stevens to a one-year, two-way contract, general manager Patrik Allvin announced Monday.
Read moreAll the NHL trades and signings that happened before the Expansion Draft trade/waiver freeze
Detroit Red WingsNHL teams’ protection lists for the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft were due at 5 PM. But two hours before that deadline was another and it turned out to be a big driver of activity leaguewide. […]
Read moreIslanders rename AHL club from Sound Tigers to Islanders
New York IslandersEAST MEADOW, N.Y. (AP) - The New York Islanders have renamed their top minor league affiliate to the Bridgeport Islanders. The NHL club announced the name change Monday. Previously, the AHL team was named the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. The AHL's team's new logo features a “B” to recognize Bridgeport....
Read moreDahlin leads Sabres past Devils with Hall, Palmieri sitting before deadline
Jack HughesDefenceman Rasmus Dahlin scored and set up the winning goal by Casey Mittelstadt as the Buffalo Sabres snapped a 10-game road winless streak with a 5-3 over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
Read moreSabres top Devils 5-3, break 10-game winless streak on road
New York IslandersNEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Defenseman Rasmus Dahlin scored and set up the winning goal by Casey Mittelstadt as the Buffalo Sabres snapped a 10-game road winless streak with a 5-3 over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. Ramus Asplund, Brandon Montour and Rasmus Ristolainen also scored for the Sabres, ....
Read moreAHL Releases 2020-21 Regular Season Schedule
Belleville SenatorsFeb 9: Finally, we have a schedule for the Canadian teams—at least part of one. The AHL has released the first few games for each of the five teams that will be operating north of the border. Belleville and Laval will kick things off on Friday, Manitoba and Toronto start on Monday, and the Stockton...
Read moreAHL, PHPA Ratify CBA Amendments
Bridgeport Sound TigersThe AHL and Professional Hockey Players’ Association, union for minor league players, have announced the ratification of modified terms of the CBA for the 2020-21 season. The agreement allows the upcoming AHL season to move forward. League president Scott Howson released a statement: We are very ple...
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