New York Islanders to Move AHL Affiliate to Hamilton After League Approval

New York Islanders to move AHL affiliate to Hamilton after league approval

The AHL’s board of governors unanimously approved Tuesday the relocation of the New York Islanders’ affiliate from Bridgeport, Conn., to Hamilton beginning with the 2026-27 season.

AHL board approves Bridgeport Islanders relocation to Hamilton for fall hockey season

The American Hockey League's board of governors has unanimously approved relocation of the Bridgeport Islanders to Hamilton, meaning pro hockey will return to the Ontario city this fall.

New Hamilton hockey team becomes official

AHL board of governors approves move of New York Islanders’ farm team from Bridgeport to Hamilton.

Islanders to move AHL affiliate to Hamilton

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced that the AHL Board of Governors has unanimously approved the relocation of the franchise owned by the New York Islanders from Bridgeport, Conn., to Hamilton, Ont., beginning with the 2026-27 season. The team will play at the newly renovated TD Coliseum in Hamilton, and will be a member of the AHL’s North Division. In operation since 1936, the

Islanders to move AHL affiliate to Hamilton after league approval

Hamilton is officially getting an American Hockey League team.