After one of the worst seasons in AHL history in the post-1967 NHL expansion era, the Bridgeport Islanders will have a new coaching staff next season. Incoming New York Islanders general manager and executive vice president Mathieu Darche announced Thursday that Bridgeport head coach Rick Kowalsky and his coaching staff will not return next season. … Read more
by Brian Germinaro | AHL On The Beat Nicole Broderick has been a staple of the Bridgeport Islanders for more than a dozen seasons. She can tell you endless stories when it comes to game nights in the press box. And while you may not know her name, there’s a good chance you’ve seen her … Read more
“Nobody runs American Hockey League (AHL) teams into the ground like the Lamoriello’s do!” That’s the sentiment from long-time followers of the AHL who have watched teams come and go, thrive or fold, and make lasting impressions in the league one step below the NHL. Lamoriello’s relationship with his AHL teams is a mixed bag … Read more