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The Hamilton Hammers are a minor league hockey team. Based in Hamilton, Ontario, they are a member of the American Hockey League.

Hammers Recall Ellis from Trenton

October 17, 2026 - HAMILTON, ON - The Hamilton Hammers announced Saturday that they have recalled forward Max Ellis from the Trenton Ironhawks, the club's ECHL affiliate. Ellis scored twice in Trenton's season opener against Trois-Rivières on Friday. The Plymouth, Michigan native recorded 16 goals and 14 assists for 30 points in 52 games combined with HK Sochi and the Shanghai Dragons of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) last season. The Hammers wrap up their four-game homestand Sunday afternoon against the Syracuse Crunch at TD C... Full Story

Hammers Fall in First Meeting with Americans

October 16, 2026 - The Hamilton Hammers (1-3-0-1) hosted the Rochester Americans (3-1-0-1) on Friday night at TD Coliseum, falling 4-1 in the first of six meetings between the teams this season. Rochester built a three-goal lead through two periods before Daniil Prokhorov scored his first goal of the season and the first of his AHL career late in the third. The goal provided a bright spot for the Hammers, with rookie Quinn Finley picking up his first professional point on the play. The matchup was one of 10 games on the American Hockey L... Full Story

Hammers Host Americans to Open Weekend Set

October 16, 2026 - The Hamilton Hammers (1-2-0-1) host the Rochester Americans (2-1-0-1), the AHL affiliate of the Buffalo Sabres, on Friday night at TD Coliseum. This marks the first of six meetings between the teams this season. Hamilton will look to earn its second win of the season as it welcomes a new opponent to TD Coliseum. After opening the season with a win over Belleville before dropping three straight games to Toronto, the Hammers will look to turn the page and get back in the win column against Rochester. Puck drop is schedul... Full Story

Pulkinnen Reassigned to Hamilton

October 14, 2026 - HAMILTON, ON - The New York Islanders announced Wednesday that they have reassigned defenceman Jesse Pulkkinen from the Trenton Ironhawks (ECHL) to the Hamilton Hammers (AHL). Pulkkinen, 21, recorded nine goals and nine assists for 18 points in 36 games with the Worcester Railers (ECHL) last season. The Jyväskylä, Finland native also appeared in 20 games with the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL). The Hammers continue their four-game homestand with a pair of matchups at TD Coliseum this weekend, welcoming the Roches... Full Story

• Hammers Recall Ellis from Trenton - October 17, 2026
  
• Hammers Fall in First Meeting with Americans - October 16, 2026
  
• Hammers Host Americans to Open Weekend Set - October 16, 2026
  
• Pulkinnen Reassigned to Hamilton - October 14, 2026
  
• Berg, Highmore Find the Net in Weekend Finale - October 11, 2026
  
• Hammers, Marlies Clash on Thanksgiving Sunday - October 11, 2026
  
• Hammers' Home Opener Delivers a Thriller - October 9, 2026
  
• Hammers Welcome Marlies for Historic Home Opener - October 9, 2026
  
• Hamilton Hammers Welcome Assured Automotive & Liuna as Founding Partners - October 7, 2026
  
• Highmore Proud to Lead Hammers in Inaugural Season - October 6, 2026
  
• Hammers Battle to the Final Horn in Toronto - October 3, 2026
  
• Hammers, Marlies Meet in First Regular-Season Showdown - October 3, 2026
  
• Hammers Make History with First Win, Chaffee Hat Trick - October 2, 2026
  
• Opening Night Awaits as Hammers Begin Inaugural Season - October 2, 2026
  
• Hamilton Hammers Announce Opening Night Roster and Leadership Group - October 2, 2026
  
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Hamilton Hammers forward Max Ellis
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League: American Hockey League
Home: Hamilton, Ontario
Affiliation: New York Islanders
Website: Hamilton Hammers site
Schedule: Full Hamilton Hammers Schedule
Statistics: Full Hamilton Hammers Statistics

Sun., Oct 18		Syracuse at Hamilton	3:00 p.m.
Fri., Oct 16	L	Rochester 4 at Hamilton 1	Final
Sun., Oct 11	L	Toronto 5 at Hamilton 2	Final
Fri., Oct 9	L	Toronto 5 at Hamilton 4	Final (SO)
Sat., Oct 3	L	Hamilton 3 at Toronto 5	Final
Fri., Oct 2	W	Hamilton 5 at Belleville 2	Final
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• Hamilton Hammers: Kashawn Aitcheson fires up AHL club - AHL Hamilton Spectator (October 16)
  
• Hamilton pro hockey returns to newly renovated TD Coliseum - AHL Hamilton Spectator (October 10)
  
• Things to do in Hamilton on Thanksgiving weekend 2026 - AHL Hamilton Spectator (October 9)
  
• Hammers split two in their first weekend as Hamilton's team - AHL Hamilton Spectator (October 5)
  
• Hammers name Matthew Highmore as captain - AHL Hamilton Spectator (October 3)
  
• Hammers hold their own against AHL's defending champs - AHL Hamilton Spectator (September 28)
  
• Cable 14 to show all Hamilton Hammers home games this season - AHL Hamilton Spectator (September 27)
  
• Hamilton Hammers open training camp at TD Coliseum - AHL Hamilton Spectator (September 25)
  
• Hammers hit the ice for the first time on Thursday - AHL Hamilton Spectator (September 24)
  
• Hamilton Hammers reveal 19 theme games for inaugural season - AHL Hamilton Spectator (September 23)
  
• Hamilton Hammers: New AHL hockey team set for debut - AHL Hamilton Spectator (September 18)
  
• Pro hockey moves in, Ancaster minor rinks feel squeeze - AHL Hamilton Spectator (September 4)
  
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