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Jun. 23, 2026

Hamilton, Ontario (July 23, 2026) – The Hamilton Hammers announced today that defenceman Luke Rowe and forward Cam Thiesing have signed one-year AHL contracts with the club.

Jun. 18, 2026

Hamilton, Ontario – The Hamilton Hammers announced today that Vince Laise has been named Assistant Coach and Kain Tisi has been named Goalie Coach ahead of the club's inaugural season. 

Jun. 17, 2026

HAMILTON, ON (June 17, 2026) – The Hamilton Hammers today announced their home opener and five additional home games for the club’s inaugural American Hockey League season at TD Coliseum.

Jun. 15, 2026

East Meadow, NY (June 15, 2026) — The New York Islanders announced today that the club has signed defenseman Ethan Bear to a one-year, two-way (NHL/AHL) contract.

Jun. 11, 2026

EAST MEADOW, NY (June 8, 2026) – The New York Islanders announced today that the club has signed forward Daylan Kuefler to a two-year, two-way (NHL/AHL) contract.

Jun. 05, 2026

EAST MEADOW, NY (June 4, 2026) – The New York Islanders have signed Laurel Hollow, NY native, Marshall Warren to a one-year, two-way (NHL/AHL) contract.

Jun. 01, 2026

The Hamilton Hammers announced today that they have signed forward Matthew Highmore to a two-year AHL contract. Highmore becomes the first player signed by the Hammers as the club prepares for its inaugural season.

Jun. 01, 2026

b>EAST MEADOW, N.Y. (May 29, 2026) – The New York Islanders announced today that span style="font-weight:normal">Jay McKee has been named Head Coach of the Hamilton Hammers, the Islanders new American Hockey League affiliate.

May. 21, 2026

HAMILTON, ON (May 21, 2026) – Oak View Group (OVG) & TD Coliseum, together with the New York Islanders, today announced the new name and brand identity of their American Hockey League team: Hamilton Hammers.

May. 15, 2026

HAMILTON, ON (May 5, 2026) – Oak View Group (OVG) & TD Coliseum, together with The New York Islanders, today announced the organization will officially unveil the team’s name and logo Thursday, May 21 at TD Coliseum. The announcement…

May. 15, 2026

HAMILTON, ON (April 2, 2026) – Following the official approval by the American Hockey League Board of Governors to relocate the New York Islanders’ American Hockey League affiliate to Hamilton, Oak View Group today announced initial ticketing…

May. 15, 2026

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Howson announced that the AHL Board of Governors has unanimously approved the relocation of the franchise owned by the New York Islanders from Bridgeport,…