Islanders Strike Gold in AHL Partnership: Jay McKee Named Head Coach of Hamilton Hammers In a move that is expected to boost the Islanders' developmental pipeline, the organization has announced that Jay McKee has been appointed as the head coach of their new AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers. McKee, a veteran of the hockey world with extensive experience in coaching and playing, is set to take the reins of the Hammers as they begin their inaugural season in the American Hockey League. The Islanders' partnership with the Hammers is seen as a strategic move to provide their young prospects with a more challenging environment to hone their skills, and McKee's leadership is expected to play a key role in shaping the team's identity. As the Hammers prepare to take to the ice, fans are eager to see how McKee's coaching style will translate to the AHL level.

The Islanders announced that Jay McKee has been named Head Coach of the Hamilton Hammers, the Islanders' new AHL affiliate ...