Jay McKee Named Hamilton Hammers Head Coach

May 31, 2026 - The New York Islanders announced today that Jay McKee has been named Head Coach of the Hamilton Hammers, the Islanders new American Hockey League affiliate. McKee, 48, takes over as the first Head Coach in Hamilton's history. He has spent the past three years as Head Coach of the Brantford Bulldogs of the Ontario Hockey League. Last season, McKee led the Brantford to the best record in the OHL (48-10-8-2). McKee has been with the Bulldogs' organization for the past five seasons, posting an ov... Full Story


May 21, 2026 - HAMILTON, ON - 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. Rooted in Hamilton's history as a resilient steel town, the team's logo features crossed hammers symbolizing the strength, grit, and togetherness of the community, embodying both the city's steelworking heritage and the spirit of the game. The design reflects Hamilton's pride and determination, showcasi... Full Story

April 23, 2026 - Hershey, PA - The Bridgeport Islanders were down in a best of three series heading into game two inside the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania on Thursday night. It was a must-win game for the team to push the series to a final game three on Saturday in Bridgeport. Despite tying the game in the middle frame, Hershey answered with two goals in the second period and ultimately skated away with the victory and the series in a 5-2 win. In the opening period, Hershey struck first to make it ... Full Story

April 21, 2026 - BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - Closing the regular season on a ten-game home winning streak, the Bridgeport Islanders entered Total Mortgage Arena looking to carry that momentum into the Atlantic Division First Round, but fell to the Hershey Bears, 2-0, in a tightly contested defensive battle in Game 1. The Islanders spent six of the opening 20 minutes on the power play but failed to break through against Hershey, as the two Atlantic Division foes ended the first period scoreless. In the middle frame, B... Full Story

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April 23	AHL	Bridgeport 2 at Hershey 5 (Playoff Gm. 2)	Final
April 21	AHL	Hershey 2 at Bridgeport 0 (Playoff Gm. 1)	Final
April 18	AHL	Bridgeport 2 at Hershey 1	Final
April 17	AHL	Bridgeport 1 at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4	Final
April 15	AHL	Bridgeport 5 at Hartford 2	Final
April 12	AHL	Hartford 1 at Bridgeport 4	Final
April 11	AHL	Bridgeport 3 at Lehigh Valley 7	Final
April 9	AHL	Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 5 at Bridgeport 6	Final (OT)
April 3	AHL	Hartford 2 at Bridgeport 4	Final
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• Not everyone digs the Hammers. Would the Hub Caps be better? - AHL Hamilton Spectator (May 30)
• Jay McKee leaving Brantford Bulldogs to coach AHL Hamilton Hammers - AHL Brantford Expositor (May 29)
• Jay McKee coming back to Hamilton as Hammers’ coach - AHL Hamilton Spectator (May 29)
• Podcast: Can 2 new hockey teams connect with Hamilton fans? - AHL Hamilton Spectator (May 28)
• AHL Hammers’ name disappoints hockey fans.Name the PWHL team - AHL Hamilton Spectator (May 28)
• Is there room in the Hamilton hockey market for two teams? - AHL Hamilton Spectator (May 27)
• ‘Unimaginative’ Hammers’ name disappoints hockey fans. - AHL Hamilton Spectator (May 27)
• Please Hammers Don't Hurt 'Em: Hamilton AHL Team Unveils Name, Logo - AHL Sports Logos Net News (May 22)
• A primer on the AHL and Hamilton’s new franchise - AHL Hamilton Spectator (May 22)
• Hamilton’s new AHL team is the Hammers - AHL Hamilton Spectator (May 22)
• Islanders unveil Hamilton Hammers name for their relocated AHL affiliate - AHL Hamilton Spectator (May 22)
• Meet the Hamilton Hammers: New AHL franchise reveals name - AHL National Post (May 21)
• Meet the Hamilton Hammers, the Islanders' newly named AHL affiliate team - AHL New York Newsday (May 21)
• Hamilton hockey fans buzzing with excitement for new AHL team, no matter what it will be called - AHL CBC (May 6)
• New York Islanders File 3 Possible Name Trademarks for Relocated AHL Team in Hamilton - AHL Sports Logos Net News (April 25)
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