Tag: AHL
Simon Holmstrom, Matias Rajaniemi Headed to the World Juniors
The New York Islanders will be well-represented at hockey’s top youth tournament as Simon Holmstrom and Matias Rajaniemi are headed to the World Juniors. The 2021 World Junior Ice Hockey
Read MorePotential Breakout Stars for the Islanders Next Season
With the NHL returning in 2021, the New York Islanders may have an influx of youth looking to become breakout stars for the team. While it will be competitive to
Read MoreLooking Back at the Sound Tigers 2003-04 Season
After a disappointing end to year two, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers geared up for the 2002-03 season. With the arrival of the 2003-04 season, the makeup of the Sound Tigers
Read MoreLooking Back at the Sound Tigers 2002-03 Season
After a stunning end to their first year, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers geared up for the 2002-03 season. With the arrival of year two, the makeup of the Sound Tigers
Read MoreLooking back at the Sound Tigers 2001-02 Season
In March of 2000, it was announced that the AHL would expand to Bridgeport, CT. Later that year, an affiliation was struck with the New York Islanders, and on Sept.
Read MoreFive Underrated Bridgeport Sound Tigers Players
Looking back on the 19 seasons of Bridgeport Sound Tigers hockey, there have been many underrated Sound Tigers Players throughout the years. From quietly good forwards to goaltenders overshadowed by
Read MoreA Deep Dive Into the New York Islanders Prospects and Where the System Stands
One of the foundational pieces of any professional sports team is the development of their younger players and prospects. For the New York Islanders, this is a priority for their
Read MoreSound Tigers Unknown Opponents: Teams That Fans Forgot They Played
Over the last 19 seasons, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers have generally played against teams from their geographic area. Teams like the Hartford Wolf Pack, Providence Bruins and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins
Read MoreThe OHL to Play Without Body Checking
Ontario’s minister of sports, Lisa MacLeod, announced in late October that the Ontario Hockey League will not have body checking this season. She claims that removing checking is necessary to
Read MoreThe State of the 2020-21 AHL Season
With the Coronavirus pandemic forcing the National Hockey League to make changes to their schedule, with that comes the changes at the American Hockey League level too. On May 11,
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