The Islanders' 2014 first-rounder is using his six games in Bridgeport as a spring board to his professional career.

Former first-round draft pick draws inspiration from other sports and fuses it into hockey moves.

Webster Bank Arena will host an NHL preseason game between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Before the Sound Tigers open the regular season, the club returns to Bridgeport for a pre-season battle against Providence at the Wonderland of Ice complex on October 8th.