Islanders Headlines: Hosting 2027 All-Star Weekend, Ness Retires, & Highmore Re-Signs Michael Willoughby | June 4, 2026 The NHL awarded the New York Islanders the 2027 All-Star Weekend, a former Islander and an American Hockey League (AHL) veteran calls it a career, and the Hamilton Hammers have…
Islanders Hire Jay McKee as AHL Head Coach Michael Willoughby | May 30, 2026 On May 29, the New York Islanders hired Jay McKee as their first-ever head coach of the American Hockey League (AHL) Hamilton Hammers. The Islanders made the announcement official late morning…
History of AHL Hockey in Hamilton, Ontario Michael Willoughby | May 22, 2026 On May 21, the New York Islanders, alongside Oak View Group, American Hockey League (AHL) President Scott Howson, and Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwarth, officially unveiled the Hamilton Hammers in front…
Marlies Showing Maple Leafs Habits in AHL Playoffs The Old Prof | May 22, 2026 The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, is now one loss away from seeing its season end. And, the deeper this series goes, the more…
Kitchener Rangers’ Attention to Detail Fueled OHL Championship Run Jeremy Schouppe | May 13, 2026 The Kitchener Rangers are the 2025-26 Ontario Hockey League champions. Everyone in the organization deserves to celebrate, but it isn’t exactly a surprise that they finished the season on top.…
4 Rocket Players Head to Montreal After Tough Ending in Laval William Bourget | May 13, 2026 The Laval Rocket season came to a frustrating end much earlier than many expected, but for a few young players in the organization, the season is not over yet. Following…
Maple Leafs’ Top Prospect Ben Danford to Join Toronto Marlies of AHL Spencer Lazary | May 11, 2026 The Toronto Marlies are getting a pretty important boost on the blue line at the right time. According to numerous reports, Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Ben Danford has officially joined…
Marlies Show Playoff Grit, Knock Off Rocket to Reach Calder Cup Third Round The Old Prof | May 10, 2026 The Toronto Maple Leafs‘ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Toronto Marlies, are heading to the third round of the Calder Cup Playoffs, and they earned this one the hard…
Brass Bonanza Silenced: The Demise of the Hartford Whalers THW Archives | May 6, 2026 Hockey fans love nostalgia. We love the past and all the traditions of the NHL. The retro sweaters and the defunct teams, we all love them. It’s a huge reason…
Kitchener Rangers vs. Barrie Colts OHL Final Series Preview Jeremy Schouppe | May 5, 2026 The stage is set for the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) final. On Monday night, the Barrie Colts secured their ticket to the dance with a miraculous 5-0 victory in Game…
3 Takeaways From Coachella Valley Firebirds’ First Round Win Over Bakersfield Condors Jess Amato | April 29, 2026 The Seattle Kraken might have missed the postseason for the third straight season, but their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate team, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, is making them proud. The…
Hershey Bears Advance to Second Round of Calder Cup Playoffs Hayley Paljug | April 29, 2026 The Hershey Bears, the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the Washington Capitals, have advanced to the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. Since becoming an affiliate of the…
