Oak View Group is taking over Webster Bank Arena management, adding the home of hockey’s Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL) and other events to its portfolio. Oak View Group’s appointment was announced by the New York Islanders. (more…)
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In Memoriam: Charles Wang
Charles Wang, a businessman and former majority owner of the NHL’s New York Islanders, died Sunday at the age of 74. (more…)
Charlotte Checkers Close Game to Public
Due to inclement weather, the Charlotte Checkers (AHL) closed Wednesday’s game to the public, and went on to play with no fans in attendance at Bojangles’ Coliseum. (more…)
Islanders: Webster Bank Arena Upgrades Linked to Arena Pursuit
If their proposed Belmont Park arena moves forward, the New York Islanders would make upgrades to Webster Bank Arena, home of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL). (more…)
Bridgeport Sound Tigers Balk at Amphitheater Plan
The Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL) continue to express their issues with a planned amphitheater, warning that they could terminate their agreement if it moves forward. (more…)
Bridgeport Mayor Pitches Webster Bank Arena Upgrades
State Funds to renovate Webster Bank Arena, home of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL), are including in a package pitched by Bridgeport mayor Joe Ganim. However, some state officials are expressing their concern over the timing of the proposal. (more…)
Worcester Railers Announce Affiliation with Islanders
The Worcester Railers have announced an affiliation for their inaugural season, as the club is the new ECHL affiliate of the New York Islanders. The agreement covers the 2017-18 season. (more…)
Plans for AHL Team at Nassau Coliseum Scrapped
Plans for an AHL franchise to play at a renovated Nassau Coliseum are now on the back burner, as project planners opt to go in a different direction. (more…)
Ledecky Discusses New York Islanders, Nassau Coliseum, Sound Tigers
Now that Jon Ledecky and Scott Malkin have control of the New York Islanders, the pair reiterated their commitment to Barclays Center, their disinterest in playing any games at the renovated Nassau Coliseum, and the unlikely prospect of moving the Bridgeport Sound Tigers (AHL) to Long Island. (more…)
Rebranding a success: New Whale draw huge crowd in Hartford
A rebranding of the Hartford Wolf Pack to the Connecticut Whale (AHL) was a success, at least for one night, as the green-and-blue drew over 13,000 to XL Center. All in all, things probably couldn’t have gone better for Howard Baldwin and crew on a night when they unveiled their effort to recapture the magic […]
Unveiling tonight: The Connecticut Whale
The Hartford Wolf Pack are no more, replaced by a name designed to resonate more with the area’s former NHL team: the AHL‘s Connecticut Whale will be taking the ice for the first time. It’s a pretty audacious move from former Hartford Whalers owner Howard Baldwin, seeking to reclaim the glory days at the Hartford […]
