As has been mentioned often, this will be the first occasion in franchise history that Toronto will face off against the New York Islanders affiliate. With that in mind, what do we know about the Bridgeport Sound Tigers?
Know Your Enemy: The Bridgeport Sound Tigers
Founded in 2001, Bridgeport made the Calder Cup final in their inaugural season, falling 4-1 to Chicago. Playoff success since then has been limited to one second round exit. This is Bridgeport’s first post-season campaign after three consecutive years of failing to make the cut.
Playing out of the Webster Bank Arena in Connecticut, the Sound Tigers are coached by Brent Thompson, who is in his third season as head coach and his fifth year in the New York Islanders organization.