Hamilton Hammers
| Hamilton Hammers | |
|---|---|
| City | Hamilton, Ontario |
| League | American Hockey League |
| Conference | Eastern |
| Division | North |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Home arena | TD Coliseum |
| Colours | Blue, orange, white[1] |
| Owner | Jon Ledecky |
| Head coach | Jay McKee |
| Affiliates | New York Islanders (NHL) Trenton Ironhawks (ECHL) |
| Franchise history | |
| 2001–2021 | Bridgeport Sound Tigers |
| 2021–2026 | Bridgeport Islanders |
| 2026–present | Hamilton Hammers |
| Championships | |
| Regular season titles | 0 |
| Division titles | 0 |
| Conference titles | 0 |
| Calder Cups | 0 |
The Hamilton Hammers are a professional ice hockey team based in Hamilton, Ontario. They are the American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate of the National Hockey League's New York Islanders, who own the franchise. The team started during the 2001–02 season and was purchased by the Islanders in 2004. The Hammers are set to play their home games at the TD Coliseum.
History
The Hammers trace their history back to the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, who joined the American Hockey League (AHL) as an expansion franchise in 2001.
The team is set to relocate to Hamilton, Ontario, for the 2026–27 season, and intend to play at the renovated TD Coliseum, following unanimous approval by the AHL Board of Governors.[2][3]
Team identity
Name, logo and colours
On May 21, 2026, the Hamilton Hammers name, logo and colours were officially unveiled. The nickname and logo is a reference to Hamilton's heritage as a major steel production city, and the colour scheme is that of the Islanders.[1]
Players
Current roster
Updated March 3, 2026.[4]
Notes
References
- ^ a b "It's Hammer time in Hamilton". American Hockey League (Press release). May 21, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
Subtle hockey puck details on the hammer knobs pay homage to the iconic puck in the New York Islanders logo, linking the sport's identity with the craftsmanship of the tools and nodding to the franchise's origins, including the fisherman logo era. The orange-and-blue color palette is also drawn from the Islanders' classic team colors, reinforcing the connection to the club's history and evolution. The logo was created by the New York Islanders, while the broader brand identity was developed by Canadian creative agency Recess Creative.
- ^ "New York Islanders to Relocate AHL Affiliate to Hamilton, Ontario". Bridgeport Islanders. March 19, 2026. Retrieved April 4, 2026.
- ^ "Islanders to move AHL affiliate to Hamilton". American Hockey League. March 31, 2026. Retrieved April 4, 2026.
- ^ "Hamilton Hammers Roster". Hamilton Hammers. Retrieved March 3, 2026.