Hamilton Hammers Announce Training Camp Roster Ahead of Inaugural Season

Published on September 24, 2026 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Hamilton Hammers News Release

The Hamilton Hammers, American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders, announced the team's initial training camp roster. On-ice camp sessions begin this morning at TD Coliseum and will feature 11 forwards, nine defenceman and two goaltenders.

Forwards:

14- Cameron Berg

61- Ryan Bottrill

36- Hunter Drew

21- Max Ellis

12- Quinn Finley

13- Mitchell Heard

17- Joey Larson

44- Jesse Nurmi

62- Kyle Penney

15- Cam Thiesing

28- Gleb Veremeyev

Defenceman:

49- Ethan Bear

47- Artur Cholach

39- Anthony Firriolo

29- Ryan Healey

2- Calle Odelius

42- Jesse Pulkkinen

24- Luke Rowe

48- Brandon Scanlin

97- Chas Sharpe

Goaltenders:

59- Ryan Fanti

50- Henrik Tikkanen

The Hammers will open the regular season on the road with games against the Belleville Senators on October 2 and the Toronto Marlies on October 3, before returning to TD Coliseum for Home Opener Weekend on October 9 and 11.

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