As with every World Cup, at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar the players will be using a new ball. The last thing competitors want is for the most important piece of equipment in the most important tournament in the world’s most popular sport to behave in unexpected ways, so a lot of work…
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Bridgeport Islanders, American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders, have announced their 2022-23 regular-season schedule. Bridgeport will present another family-friendly schedule that features 25 of the team’s 36 home games on a weekend date. The home schedule includes 12 Saturday nights, six (6) Sunday afternoons and six (6) Friday…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont on Thursday announced that he is proclaiming Friday, April 1, through Sunday, April 3, 2022, as “Husky Weekend” in the State of Connecticut in recognition of the UConn women’s basketball team for playing in the NCAA Final Four tournament on Friday night. The governor is urging all Connecticut residents…
The Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT) announces a match grant from Building and Land Technology (BLT) for its year-end campaign, “Join our Journey”. BLT will match every donation made from Monday Nov. 30 to Dec. 6th, up to $5000. When completed, the NRVT will be a 30-mile trail running from Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk,…
Hartford, CT – The Department of Public Health (DPH) today released comprehensive guidance and recommendations for organized sports, including youth and adult club and private league play. DPH had previously released guidance to scholastic athletic leagues in Connecticut concerning fall sports. The guidance is intended to guide local health departments, municipalities and league organizers in…
American Hockey League President and CEO Scott Howson has announced a revised start date for the 2020-21 AHL season, as approved by the league’s Board of Governors during its 2020 Annual Meeting held today via conference call. The Bridgeport Sound Tigers, affiliate of the New York Islanders, are part of the AHL. At the recommendation…
STAMFORD, CT – Mayor David Martin announced all City tennis courts and golf courses will close to reduce the risk of person-to-person transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus. “Estimated projections suggest the peak of COVID-19 cases in Fairfield County will be in two or three weeks, which means the peak for transmission of this virus is…
In times like this, the Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT) offers a critical outlet for exercise and experiencing the healing power of nature. There’s been a significant uptick in trail usage as the trail offers a reprieve from the issues that surround us. If you choose to go for a walk, run, or bike, please…
Hartford, CT, March 7, 2020 – The Hershey Bears completed a sweep of a two-game set with the Hartford Wolf Pack Saturday night, defeating the Wolf Pack by a score of 4-1 at the XL Center. Hershey goaltender Vitek Vanecek, who shut the Wolf Pack out in a 1-0 Bear win Friday night in Hartford,…
WILKES-BARRE, PA – The Bridgeport Sound Tigers (21-33-5-2), American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders, ended their season series against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (28-25-3-5) with a 5-2 loss at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday. Oliver Wahlstrom and Seth Helgeson each found the back of the net for Bridgeport, but the…