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The Bridgeport Sound Tigers are an Ice Hockey team in the American Hockey League . They play in Bridgeport, Connecticut , USA at the Arena At Harbor Yard . HISTORY The Bridgeport Sound Tigers were founded in 2001 . The team colors are navy blue and orange, as the logo is a tiger head predominantly in orange. The color of the tiger's head was recently changed from a lighter blue on August 8, 2006. They play at the Bridgeport Arena At Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Connecticut . They have been fairly successful during their time in the AHL, even making the Calder Cup Finals during their first season, losing to the Chicago Wolves four games to one. They were coached by former Islanders head coach Steve Stirling for their first two seasons, and have produced Islanders mainstays Trent Hunter , Rick DiPietro , Chris Campoli , and Sean Bergenheim . Other successful NHLers bred in the Bridgeport organization include Raffi Torres (Oilers), Jeff Hamilton (Hurricanes), and Mattias Weinhandl ( Linköpings HC , Swedish Elite League ). The team will continue to serve as a center for developing NHL caliber talent until their current lease ends after the 2020-2021 season. The Sound Tigers' Mascot is named Storm. YEAR-BY-YEAR RECORD CURRENT ROSTER Numbers courtesy of the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on theahl.com As of May 26, 2007: ^ - currently called up to the New York Islanders ( NHL ) + - currently assigned to the Pensacola Ice Pilots ( ECHL ) @ - currently assigned to the Cincinnati Cyclones ( ECHL ) RIVALRY The Hartford Wolfpack , the New York Rangers AHL affiliate is the Sound Tigers' main rival. This is due largely to the fact that Bridgeport and Hartford are two of the biggest cities in Connecticut , and because the Islanders and Rangers share a huge rivalry. Sound Tiger fans shout "Hartford Sucks" at games during the "Let's Go Band" chant. TEAM RECORDS Single Season :Goals: 43 Jeff Hamilton (2003-04) :Assists: 48 Rob Collins (2005-06) :Points: 71 Trent Hunter (2002-03) :Penalty Minutes: 295 Eric Godard (2004-05) :GAA: 1.38 Wade Dubielewicz (2003-04) (AHL Record) :SV%: .946 Wade Dubielewicz (2003-04) (AHL Record) Career :Career Goals: 89 Jeff Hamilton :Career Assists: 110 Rob Collins :Career Points: 163 Rob Collins :Career Penalty Minutes: 705 Eric Godard :Career Goaltending Wins: 80 Wade Dubielewicz :Career Shutouts: 15 Wade Dubielewicz :Career Games: 240 Justin Mapletoft EXTERNAL LINKS
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