A Tribute to the Mama Tiger of Bridgeport, Debbie Lietuvninkas

On January 14th, longtime Bridgeport Sound Tigers/Islanders fan Debbie Lietuvninkas passed away. Debbie was the President of the Bridgeport Hockey Booster Club for eight years, and she was known as

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Will Oliver Wahlstrom Re-Sign With Islanders When His Contract Ends?

Oliver Wahlstrom is currently in the second year of his three-year entry level contract with the New York Islanders. In 2023, the then 23-year-old will become a restricted free agent (RFA). While RFA’s

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Predicting the Islanders’ 2022 Reverse Retro

One of the nostalgia pieces from the 2021 National Hockey League season was the Reverse Retro jersey line. The 31 teams of the time each brought back an old jersey,

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Islanders, Kraken Have First Meet-up Wednesday

The Seattle Kraken and New York Islanders will face off for the first time in history on Wednesday evening. The two were scheduled to play in Seattle on January 4th,

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Islanders Prospect Statistical Update: 2/1/22

The Bridgeport Islanders have had a rocky season, currently sitting in last in the Atlantic Division, and 26th overall in the American Hockey League. One bright spot for the Isles

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The Islanders Can’t Beat a Playoff Team. Here’s Why

After Thursday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Kings, there might be more reason to worry about the New York Islanders than after their 11-game losing streak. Despite climbing out

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Bridgeport Hockey All-Time Team Series Overview

With it being the 20th anniversary of the Bridgeport Islanders (formerly known as the Bridgeport Sound Tigers) franchise, we’ve had an idea for over a year now here at Drive4Five.

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Lou Lamoriello Facial Hair Policy Debate

Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Lou Lamoriello and facial hair. Lamoriello is an old-school guy, but he has some rules that seem to be outdated.

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Islanders Aatu Räty Moving to Jukurit Has Been a Benefit

When the New York Islanders traded defenseman Nick Leddy prior to the 2021 NHL Entry Draft in order to shed salary, many people did not think highly of the return

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2022 NHL Draft Top Prospects

The 2022 NHL Draft is scheduled for June 7 and 8, where many exciting prospects will hear their names called. Unlike the past two drafts, this year will not be

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