Hamilton Hammers News & Notes – Opening Date Set, Coaching Staff Named & More Michael Willoughby | June 24, 2026 The Hamilton Hammers revealed their first home game date, updated their coaching staff, and re-signed two players. Home Opener Date and Guaranteed Dates Revealed The team announced six confirmed dates…
Islanders Bring Back Warren and Bear Michael Willoughby | June 17, 2026 The New York Islanders bolstered the defense corps in their organization’s pipeline by re-signing defensemen Marshall Warren and Ethan Bear to new one-year, two-way contracts. Long Island Native Back With…
AHL’s Top Prospect Team Features Future NHL Stars Ryan Clark | June 12, 2026 Could these six players who dominated the American Hockey League (AHL) in 2025-26 be some of the next stars in the NHL? The AHL’s Top Prospects team is a ceremonial…
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…
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…
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…
