""On behalf of the entire New York Islanders organization, I want to extend our deepest thanks to the City of Bridgeport and the incredibly loyal fans who have supported this team for the past 25 years," said Kelly Cheeseman, president of business operations for the Islanders."
""We are excited to make Hamilton our primary affiliate in the American Hockey League," added Mathieu Darche, general manager and executive vice president of the Islanders. "The support the city has shown our organization throughout this transition has been incredible.""
The Hershey Bears will compete against the Bridgeport Islanders in the first round of the 2026 Calder Cup Playoffs. A victory for Hershey would conclude the Islanders' AHL operations in Bridgeport, as the team is relocating to Hamilton, Ontario, for the 2026-27 season. This move, approved by the AHL Board of Governors, ends 25 years of AHL presence in Bridgeport. Hamilton's TD Coliseum, recently renovated, will host the Islanders' new affiliate, aiming to engage a new generation of hockey fans.
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