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AHL: New York Islanders Name New Bridgeport Head Coach

The New York Islanders this morning announced the new head coach for their AHL affiliate the Bridgeport Islanders.

ECHL: Matt Carkner Has Stepped Down as Orlando Solar Bears Coach; Eyes Return to AHL

After three seasons behind the bench, Matt Carkner has stepped down as Head Coach and General Manager of the Orlando Solar Bears to pursue a coaching opportunity in the AHL, the team announced Tuesday. Carkner, 44, was hired ahead of the 2022–23 season and quickly became a cornerstone of consistency and grit. Under his leadership, […]

AHL & ECHL: 2024–25 Teddy Bear Toss Champions

The annual Teddy Bear Toss had once again united fans, players, and hockey communities across the ECHL and AHL in a shared mission: delivering warmth, comfort, and joy to children and families in need. With thousands of stuffed animals raining down onto the ice after each team’s first goal, the 2024–25 season’s tosses brought in […]

AHL Game Preview: Bridgeport Islanders at Providence Bruins with Line Combinations 4/19/2025

St. Cloud State Alum in the AHL

St. Cloud State has many hockey players who have gone on to play at the professional level, including nine players currently in the AHL. Jack Ahcan (2016-20) – Defenseman Jack Ahcan spent four seasons at St. Cloud State. In 144 games, Ahcan had 21 goals and 82 assists for 103 points. He had 123 penalty […]

AHL Game Preview: Springfield Thunderbirds at Bridgeport Islanders with Line Combinations 3/22/2025

PHOTOS: Providence Bruins vs. Bridgeport Islanders – 02/15/2025

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The Bridgeport Islanders welcomed the Providence Bruins to Bridgeport on Saturday afternoon. Bridgeport is currently last in the Atlantic Division, and Providence is third. Providence has a lot to play for since they are only a few points behind the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and only a few points ahead of the Charlotte Checkers, […]

PHOTOS: Syracuse Crunch vs. Bridgeport Islanders – 01/17/2025

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The Bridgeport Islanders welcomed the Syracuse Crunch to Bridgeport on Friday night. Bridgeport is currently last in the Atlantic Division and Syracuse is in the middle of the Northern Division. While Bridgeport is more than 15 points away from the next team above them in the rankings, a few wins for Syracuse […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers: Goaltender John Muse Retires

There comes a time in every player’s career when they have to decide to hang up the skates. The time has come for Goaltender John Muse. Muse has enjoyed a long hockey career over 14 years but is staying involved in the hockey community. Muse is taking a job overseas to enter into the coaching […]

ECHL: Worcester Railers Announce Head Coaching Change

On Saturday, December 14th, 2024, Worcester Railers, the ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, announced that Head Coach Bob Deraney has taken on a new role within the organization. Deraney is now the Head of Scouting, effective immediately. In his coaching career, Deraney has served as an Assistant Coach at Northeastern University, Dartmouth College, […]