Hershey Bears Kick Off Calder Cup Playoffs as Islanders Relocate to Hamilton, Ending Bridgeport Era
The Hershey Bears begin a three-game Calder Cup first-round series against the Bridgeport Islanders, who are relocating their AHL affiliate to Hamilton for the 2026-27 season, effectively ending Bridgeport’s 25-year AHL era; the opener is Tuesday at Total Mortgage Arena, with subsequent games at Giant Center and a possible rematch back at Total Mortgage Arena if needed.