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- New York Islanders Minor League Affiliate History -


Major Eras

 

Bridgeport Sound Tigers: 2001 - Present

League: American Hockey League
Founder/President/Governor: Roy Boe
General Manager: Gordie Clark, Mike Milbury
Head Coaches: Steve Stirling 2001-03, Greg Cronin 2003-05
Dave Baseggio 2005-Present
Most Memorable Players: Trent Hunter, Rick DiPietro,
Raffi Torres, Jeff Hamilton, Chris Campoli, Rob Collins
Team Colors: Blue, White & Black
Home Ice: Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport, CT

Championships: None. Lost 2002 Finals to the Chicago Wolves

Bridgeport Sound Tigers History Page

Lowell Lock Monsters: 1998 - 2001

League: American Hockey League
President/Governor: Gary Campbell
Head Coaches: Frank Anzalone, Bruce Boudreau
Assistant Coach: Steve Stirling
Most Memorable Players: Steve Webb, Mark Lawrence, Zdeno Chara, Ray Giroux, Eric Cairns, Jason Krog
Championships: None
Team Colors: Blue, White & Black
Home Ice: Paul E. Tsongas Arena, Lowell MA
Notes: This era is prefaced by two years with the Kentucky Thoroughblades(96-98) and two years with the Worcester Icecats(94-96)

Lowell Lock Monsters History Page

Denver/Utah Grizzlies: 1994 - 1998

League: International Hockey League
Owner/Co-Chairman: David G. Elmore, Donna F. Tuttle
GM/Head Coach: Robert T. "Butch" Goring
Most Memorable Players: Kip Miller, Chris Taylor, Chris Marinucci, Zigmund Palffy, Tommy Salo, Andrey Vasilyev

Championships: 1995 & 1996 Turner Cup Champions

Team Colors: Jade, Copper & Black
Home Ice: McNichols Sports Arena(Denver),
Delta Center(Utah)
Notes: Prefaced by one season in 1993-94 with the Salt Lake Golden Eagles. Moved from Denver to Utah in 1995 when the NHL's Quebec Nordiques moved to Colorado.

Denver/Utah Grizzlies History Page

Capital District Islanders: 1990 - 1993

League: American Hockey League
President/Governor: Michael J. Cantanucci, Ned Harkness
Head Coach: Robert T. "Butch" Goring
Most Memorable Players: Greg Parks, Travis Green, Richard Kromm, Danny Lorenz, Iain Fraser, Chris Taylor
Championships: None
Team Colors: Blue, Orange & White
Home Ice: RPI Houston Field House, Troy NY

Capital District Islanders History Page

Springfield Indians: 1984 - 1990

League: American Hockey League
Owner/President: Peter R. Cooney
General Manager: Bruce Landon
Head Coach: Lorne Henning 1984-85, Fred Creighton 1985-87, Gord Lane 1986-88, Jim Roberts 1988-90
Most Memorable Players: Alan Kerr, Ron Handy, Gerald Diduck, Bob Bassen, Randy Wood, Bill Berg, Rob DiMaio, Mike Walsh, Tom Fitzgerald, Jeff Hackett, Wayne McBean
Team Colors: Blue, Orange & White
Home Ice: Springfield Civic Center, Springfield MA
Championships: 1990 Calder Cup Champs

Notes: Missed the playoffs for four straight seasons before winning the Championship in 1990.

Springfield Indians History Page

Indianapolis Checkers: 1979 - 1984

League: Central Hockey League
President: William A. Torrey
VP/General Manager: James Devellano, Fred Creighton
Head Coach: Bert Marshall, Fred Creighton
Most Memorable Players: Red Laurence, Kelly Hrudey, Mike Hordy, Steve Stoyanovich, Garth MacGuigan, Charlie Skjodt, Kevin Devine, Dave Simpson
Championships: 1982 & 1983 Adams Cup Champions
Team Colors: Blue, Orange & White
Home Ice: Market Square Arena, Indianapolis IN

Notes: Lost the 1984 Adams Cup Finals; moved to the IHL in 1984 and remained a secondary affiliate with the Islanders until 1986.

Indianapolis Checkers History Page 1      Indianapolis Checkers History Page 2

Fort Worth Texans: 1973 - 1979

League: Central Hockey League
Chairman: Roy Boe, Jack Kent Cooke
President: William A. Torrey, Roy Boe, Cliff Overcash, Jr.
General Manager: William A. Torrey, Edwin Chadwick
Head Coach: Edwin Chadwick, Terry Gray, John Choyce, Billy MacMillan
Most Memorable Players: Richie Hansen, Bruce Andres, Hector Marini, Bob Lorimer, Yvon Vautour, Mike Kaszycki, Alex McKendry, Garth MacGuigan, Bob Bourne
Championships: 1978 Adams Cup Champions
Team Colors: Blue, Orange & White
Home Ice: Will Rogers Coliseum, Fort Worth TX

Notes: Isles affiliate in 1973-74 was called the Fort Worth Wings before changing their name to Texans in 1974.

Fort Worth Texans Jersey's          Fort Worth Texans History Page

Other Affiliates

Mississippi Sea Wolves - ECHL 2005-06 (Suspended due to Hurricane Katrina)
Trenton Titans - ECHL 1999-03, 2005-06
Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies - ECHL 2004-05
Chicago Wolves - IHL 1999-01
Kentucky Thoroughblades - AHL 1996-98
Worcester Icecats - AHL 1994-96
Tallahassee Tiger Sharks - ECHL 1994-95
Richmond Renegades - ECHL 1990-94
Erie Panthers - ECHL 1989-90
Indianapolis Ice - IHL 1988-89
Peoria Rivermen - IHL 1986-88
Indianapolis Checkers - IHL 1984-86
Toledo Goaldiggers - IHL 1981-84
Fort Wayne Komets - IHL 1978-81
Erie Blades - NEHL/EHL 1978-81
Muskegon Mohawks - IHL 1973-78
New Haven Nighthawks - AHL 1972-73

 

 

 

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