BRIDGEPORT ISLANDERS WEEKLY UPDATE 1/5- 1/12
Jan 12, 2026January 11, 2025
Electric Third Period Vaults Islanders Over Wolf Pack, 5-1
Bridgeport, CT – Playing their third game in as many days, the Bridgeport Islanders linked up with a familiar foe, the Hartford Wolfpack, for a crucial Atlantic Division showdown. Fueled by an AHL-high five goals in the third period, the Islanders defeated their in-state rivals, 5-1, in front of a packed Total Mortgage Arena. Full Story…
January 10, 2026
Islanders Shoot Down Comets at Home, 4-2
Bridgeport, CT – The Bridgeport Islanders returned home to Total Mortgage Arena for the second of three games they’ll play this weekend, facing a surging Utica Comets team which came into the contest with points in four consecutive games. Powered by a 28-save outing from Henrik Tikkanen and two points from the returning Ethan Bear, the Islanders skated away with a 4-2 victory over the Devils’ top affiliate. Full Story…
January 9, 2026
Islanders Fall to Bruins, 4-1
Providence, RI— Bridgeport faced off against the Providence Bruins on the road Friday night for the beginning of a three-game in three days schedule for the Islanders. The class inside Amica Mutual Pavillion marked the first time these two Atlantic Division foes battled since October 26th where Bridgeport settled for a defeat away from home. On Friday night in Providence, despite scoring first, the Islanders couldn’t hold the lead and would lose their third straight game in a 4-1 defeat by the Bruins. Full Story…
Roster Notes:
- Julien Gauthier played in his 400th professional game on Sunday against the Wolf Pack
- On Sunday, Daylan Kuefler supplied his fifth point (2-3–5) in seven games, recording an assist on Liukas’ goal. The Islanders are 7-1-1-1 when Kuefler gets on the scoresheet.
- Bridgeport’s five third period goals on Sunday tied an AHL-high for goals in a period during the 2025-26 season.
- Hunter Drew’s tally on Sunday snapped his 15-game scoreless drought and marked the Islanders’ first power-play goal against the Wolfpack this season in 21 attempts.
- Liam Foudy scored goals in back-to-back games on Saturday/Sunday and now has four goals and one assist in his last seven games.
- Sean Day and Isaiah George finished with a team high +3 on Sunday afternoon
- The Islanders are now only five points back of the fifth place Hershey Bears in the Atlantic Divsion
- Ethan Bear returned to action and played his first games as a Bridgeport Islander on Saturday and Sunday. He registered an assist in each of his first two games.
- After being out of action since 12/19, Isaiah George returned to the lineup this last weekened. on Sunday afternoon, he scored a goal and two assists and was named the game's number one star against Hartford
Team Leaders:
- Alex Jefferies 7G, 17A, 24 PTS
- Joey Larson 12G, 10A, 22PTS
- Matthew Highmore 5G, 15A, 20 PTS
- Matthew Maggio 5G, 15A, 20PTS
- Adam Beckman 10G, 8A, 15PTS
Forthcoming Games:
- Friday, January 16th @ PPL Center vs the Lehigh Valley Phantoms
- Saturday, January 17th vs the Springfield Thunderbirds—Total Mortgage Arena-- First Responders Night. First 2,000 fans get a Challenge Coin during Sound Tiger Saturday. Get your tickets here! Get your tickets here!
- Monday, January 19th vs Lehigh Valley Phantoms – Total Mortgage Arena – Get your tickets here!