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Islanders Plan AHL Team Relocation to Hamilton in 2026

3/20/2026

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The New York Islanders announced plans to relocate their AHL affiliate from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ontario, for the 2026-27 season, pending AHL Board approval.
Hamilton last hosted an AHL team in 2015.
The relocated team will play at the TD Coliseum after a $300 million upgrade.
Mayor Andrea Horwath welcomed the move, noting it could boost local businesses and strengthen Hamilton's hockey tradition, with branding details to come.

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The New York Islanders announced plans to relocate their AHL affiliate from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ontario, for the 2026-27 season, pending AHL Board approval.
Hamilton last hosted an AHL team in 2015.
The relocated team will play at the TD Coliseum after a $300 million upgrade.
Mayor Andrea Horwath welcomed the move, noting it could boost local businesses and strengthen Hamilton's hockey tradition, with branding details to come.