On Friday the New York Islanders affiliate, Bridgeport Sound Tigers will begin their Calder Cup pursuit at the Webster Bank Arena vs. the Hershey Bears. The Washington Capitals affiliate finished 3rd, a point shy of Bridgeport in the regular season and will cede home-ice advantage to the Sound Tigers.
Bridgeport is stacked with future Islanders.
Otto Koivula had an impressive rookie campaign (21-25-46). The 20-year-old six-foot-five Finnish center finished third overall in freshman scoring. Sebastian Aho (9-37-46) had an impressive NHL stint last season was the Tigers second-leading scorer behind former Bear Chris Bourque.