Tikkanen finding joy, confidence as playoff race heats up

Henrik Tikkanen’s time with the Bridgeport Islanders has featured the full range of highs and lows that come with being a professional goaltender. It has also produced a career year in which he has established himself as a netminder worthy of head coach Rocky Thompson’s trust down the stretch.

Eklund makes splash in AHL debut

Victor Eklund didn’t have much time to reflect on his first season in the Swedish Hockey League because a week after his season with Djurgårdens ended, Eklund was on a plane to North America to join the Bridgeport Islanders.

Islanders to move AHL affiliate to Hamilton

The AHL Board of Governors has approved the relocation of the franchise owned by the New York Islanders from Bridgeport, Conn., to Hamilton, Ont., beginning with the 2026-27 season.

Eiserman, Hagens getting feet wet in AHL

A pair of blue-chip NHL prospects, 19-year-old forwards Cole Eiserman and James Hagens, have joined AHL clubs in the past week after electing to turn pro.