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Islanders make two additions to Hockey Operations staff

Kaytlyn Poberznick — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 18:56:48 +0000

Charlottetown, PE — The Charlottetown Islanders have announced the addition of two new members of the Hockey Operations staff.

Quinten Rubcich has been brought on as the Hockey Operations Intern. President and General Manager, Scott Harris, says Rubcich will have the opportunity to learn and contrite across all facets of the team's Hockey Ops department and organization, giving other staff members another layer of support.

"We’re very excited to add Quinten to our staff as our Hockey Operations Intern. This is a new internship program we are launching this season to give highly motivated individuals the opportunity to pursue careers in Hockey Operations at the major junior, collegiate, and professional levels, while also allowing them to receive academic credit for their experience," said Harris "Quinten is an extremely motivated and hardworking individual who has been pursuing an opportunity like this for quite some time. His experience as President of his university club hockey team, along with the time he has spent around the game, has given him a strong foundation to build on."

Tomas Chadim has been hired as the team's European Scouting and Recruitment Coordinator. Harris says Chadim will play an integral role in building scouting operations within the franchise, and that it is critical to have an advance understanding of the European and Russian markets.

"We are very excited to add Tomas to our staff as our European Scouting & Recruitment Coordinator. Tomas brings an extensive background in information gathering, relationship building, and network development across the European hockey landscape. His addition will significantly improve our coverage, expand our network, and provide another valuable voice in our evaluation and decision-making process as we identify and pursue players who can impact the Charlottetown Islanders," said Harris.

The Islanders are at home Friday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m.. They’ll face the Cape Breton Eagles once again, this time on home ice. Season Tickets and 15-Game Packs for the 2026-27 season are on sale now. Fans can secure their seats for an exciting new era of Islanders hockey by purchasing online or visiting the Eastlink Centre Box Office.

Islanders secure shootout win on first road trip

Kaytlyn Poberznick — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 22:18:06 +0000

Capre Breton, NS — The Islanders hit the road in Cape Breton looking to get their first win of the season two days after their Home Opener loss to Moncton Friday night.

Donald Hickey got the start again Sunday facing off against the Eagles Sam Berthiaume. Lots of back-and-forth action in the beginning of the first. Less than two minutes into the game, Antoine Boudreau got his second goal of the season putting the Islanders up ahead early. Half way through the first the Eagles would tie it up with a goal from Cole Chandler, his first of the year. Cape gave Hickey a busy first 20 getting 21 shots on net with the Islanders only getting 9 in the offensive end.

The Eagles quickly went to the penalty box to start the second but the Islanders KJ Eccleston negated the man advantage. Hugo Charron made his return to Cape Breton Sunday for the first time since being traded in the off-season, making his presence known getting his first goal of the season in his old barn and taking the lead back. That lead wouldn't last long. Cape took advantage of their powerplay opportunity after a too many men call on the Islanders. Shot discrepancy was still a storyline throughout the second period as the Eagles outshot the Islanders 17-8

The 2-2 game kept people on the edge of their seat. Assistant Captain, Tony Provencher, would break the seal on scoring in the third just under 8 minutes into the third. And, on par with the game, the Eagles didn't let Charlottetown celebrate for long. Reece Peitzsche put one past Hickey tying it up for the third time, and would end in a 3-3 tie forcing the Islanders first OT of the season.

Overtime became the battle of the goalies making big saves on both ends of the ice. Good scoring opportunities presented themselves for both teams, but no success in the 5 minutes round, sending them to a shootout, something Cape Breton familiarized themselves with on Friday night after a shootout loss to Halifax. Their shootout status didn't improve as Hickey continued his standout performance, securing the Islanders' first win of the season. Hickey blockered away 56 of the 59 regulation shots.

The Islanders have a four day break before their next game. They'll face the Cape Breton Eagles once again, this time on home ice. Season Tickets and 15-Game Packs for the 2026-27 season are on sale now. Fans can secure their seats for an exciting new era of Islanders hockey by purchasing online or visiting the Eastlink Centre Box Office.

Home Opener ends in a loss after tough battle with Moncton

Kaytlyn Poberznick — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:34:57 +0000

Charlottetown, PE — The Islanders Home Opener was fought in front of a packed house at the Eastlink Centre. Honourary Head Coach, Maverick Bishop, made his debut back on the bench after heart surgery January 30th earlier this year, getting a moment in front of the crowd ahead of puck drop Friday night. Donald Hickey gets the nod to start his 3rd season with Islanders, going head to head against Monctons' Yegor Rybkin. The game started very physical with lots of back and forth action. Hickey had to be sharp early making multiple big saves, the Wildcats also rang 3 shots off the iron. Big hits from both teams set the tone for the game. A scrum left both teams playing 4-on-4 early. Wildcats Yegor Rybkin stayed solid stopping a couple of odd man rushes. Monctons' Christopher Baird-Gajdos took a penalty giving the Islanders their first powerplay of the year with just over 3 minutes left in the period. They were unable to put one past Rybkin leaving the score 0-0. The second 20 started with an Islanders powerplay. Shortly after, the Islanders Artyom Mate took a roughing penalty, but the penalty kill looked strong and managed to kill off the 2 minutes. After a great move in the high slot by Matthew Butler, the newly appointed assistant captain found Antoine Boudreau down low in front of the net who backhanded it over the sprawling Rybkin for the Islanders first goal of the year. When it rains it pours...Islanders other assistant captain, Anthony Flanagan, sent a cross ice pass finding the stick of KJ Eccleston who made no mistake and puts the Islanders up 2-0. Moncton finally responded taking advantage of a rough Charlottetown error leaving Liam Kilfoil wide open in the slot putting one past Hickey on his high blocker side to cut the lead in half. Monctons Myles Brosnan followed it up scoring through traffic to make it 2-2. Monctons kept the goal scoring momentum going in the third. Scoring two back-to-back early on. After a couple action packed minutes, Islanders Leonards Aleksandrs Grundmanis put a puck on net that tips off of Antoine Provencher to find its way into the back of the net cutting the lead to one. The Islanders pulled their goalie with a minute left and were putting on lots of pressure, but were unable to tie the game ultimately leading to an Islanders 4-3 loss. It was a very even game with the Islanders outshooting the wildcats 37-30. The Islanders now turn their focus to Sunday, September 20th, when they hit the road for the first time this season to face the Cape Breton Eagles. Season Tickets and 15-Game Packs for the 2026-27 season are on sale now. Fans can secure their seats for an exciting new era of Islanders hockey by purchasing online or visiting the Eastlink Centre Box Office.

Islanders Warm-Up Jersey Takeover

Kaytlyn Poberznick — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:04:44 +0000

Charlottetown, PE — Want your name featured on the back of an Islanders' warm-up jersey? This is your chance to make that happen. Take over the back of your favourite Islanders player's warm-up jersey for the 2026/27 season by bidding on the player's jersey of your choice. Each player will wear the jersey at every home game all season, featuring the name of your choice on the back. And, at the end of the regular season, the jersey will be signed and handed over to the owner. Along with that, you will get a photo opportunity with the player who has been wearing your name all season long. To bid on a jersey, click the link here, find the player you want to wear the name of your choice, and wait to be contacted if you won.

Nominate a First Responder for SERVPRO’s First Responder of the Month

Kaytlyn Poberznick — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:56:39 +0000

Charlottetown, PE — After the tragedy that shook the Island, SERVPRO and the Charlottetown Islanders have teamed up to ensure those who put their lives on the line everyday are getting the recognition they deserve. SERVPRO First Responder of the Month highlights a first responder, nominated by you, at a select home game each month. This is a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on someone who is going above and beyond in their service to others and in the community. You can nominate someone through the link HERE.

Islanders fall in overtime action against the Eagles in Montague

Kaytlyn Poberznick — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:33:25 +0000

Montague, PE — A first real look at the Islanders' bench Sunday afternoon as they hosted Cape Breton in a packed Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre in Montague. Returning fan favourite, Donald Hickey, got the start between the pipes for Charlottetown with Sam Berthiaume on the other end for the Eagles. It was an immediate physical start on the ice with pushing and shoving being the name of the game with three minor penalties and two misconducts being called within the first eight minutes. Cape Breton got a last minute power player opportunity at the end of the first after Nolan Duskocy went to the box for a check to the head. The Islanders managed to break away any opportunity the Eagles had with a strong penalty kill effort. First 20 minutes ended in goose eggs. The second period started with a big hit that led to 4 minor penalties only 27 seconds in. And it quickly became the battle of the crossbars with both goalies being saved in back-to-back shot attempts by the extra defender. But the bar couldn't save Berthiaume from a short handed goal. Duskocy took it end to end with some fancy stick work putting it around the extended net minder to make it 1-0 Islanders. That was short lived with a quick Eagles goal from Jack Broderick less than two minutes later. Cape Breton's Reece Peitzsche took one from the Islanders handbook, scoring short handed with under four minutes left in the period. Artem Maté snuck in an extra goal to tie things up before the second period buzzer sounded. The last 20 minutes was even keel with the majority of the period straight back-and-forth hockey. The Isles struggled staying out of the penalty box in the last ten minutes, utilizing their penalty kill to its fullest potential. The Eagles couldn't capitalize, leaving the third in a 2-2 dead-lock forcing extra minutes. Overtime didn't last long. Liam Lefebvre closed the game out with a quick one past Hickey 1:10 into the extra frame finalizing a 3-2 score for the Islanders last preseason game.

The Islanders now turn their focus to their home opener set for September 18th, when they host the Moncton Wildcats. Season Tickets and 15-Game Packs for the 2026-27 season are on sale now. Fans can secure their seats for an exciting new era of Islanders hockey by purchasing online or visiting the Eastlink Centre Box Office.

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Islanders reassign three more players from Training Camp roster

Kaytlyn Poberznick — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:24:32 +0000

Charlottetown, PE — The Charlottetown Islanders have reassigned three more players ahead of their final preseason game this week.

G Jack Carter
F CJ Watroba
D Aiden MacIsaac

All three players served their rookie campaigns with the Islanders during the 2025-26 season. The Islanders would like the thank Carter, Watroba and MacIsaac for time with the team. They will be put on waivers later this week. The Islanders will be hosting Cape Breton, Sunday, September 6th at Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre, Montague, PE. Puck drop will be 3:00 p.m. with tickets available here or in person at the Eastlink Centre Box Office.

The Islanders’ home opener is set for September 18th, when they host the Moncton Wildcats. Season Tickets and 15-Game Packs for the 2026-27 season are on sale now. Fans can secure their seats for an exciting new era of Islanders hockey by purchasing online or visiting the Eastlink Centre Box Office.

For the latest Islanders news, follow the team on Facebook (Facebook.com/IslandersHKY), Twitter (@IslandersHKY), Instagram (@IslandersHKY), or sign up for the official Newsletter.

Islanders acquire Cameron Haye in trade deal with Sherbrooke Phoenix

Kaytlyn Poberznick — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:11:43 +0000

Charlottetown, PE — The Charlottetown Islanders have acquired Cameron Haye in a trade deal with Sherbrooke Phoenix who will receive a 2027 3rd round pick and a 2029 4th round pick.

Haye played 52 games with Phoenix during their 2025-26 season, collecting 9 points (3G & 6A). General Manager and President, Scott Harris says this trade will be great longterm for Charlottetown.

"We are excited to add Cameron to our roster. He brings hard skill, offensive ability, and another layer of depth to our forward group. Having already played in the QMJHL as a 16-year-old, he brings valuable experience to our lineup," says Harris. "Cameron showed significant potential in his draft year, and our scouting staff believes he can reach that potential and become an impactful player at the QMJHL level. We look forward to getting him to Charlottetown and continuing his development as part of our group."

"Cameron is a skilled, energetic forward. He’s a reliable two-way center who is coming off his rookie season in the league and is exactly the right age and type of player we are excited to add to our core," says Assistant General Manager and Head Scout, Kevin Hill."

The Islanders have one last preseason game before starting their regular season. They will be hosting Cape Breton, Sunday, September 6th at Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre. Puck drop will be 3:00 p.m. with tickets available here or in person at the Eastlink Centre Box Office.

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Islanders reassign three players from Training Camp roster

Kaytlyn Poberznick — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:33:58 +0000

Charlottetown, PE — Three more player reassignments come after Saturday's preseason rematch against the Halifax Mooseheads in Simmons Sports Centre. The Charlottetown Islanders have reassigned the following players to their respective junior teams:

Theo Lebrun
Benedetto-Antonio Masi
Colby O'Shaughnessy

The Islanders have one last preseason game before starting their regular season. They will be hosting Cape Breton, Sunday, September 6th at Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre, Montague, PE. Puck drop will be 3:00 p.m. with tickets available here or in person at the Eastlink Centre Box Office.

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Islanders fall 3-2 in tight rematch against the Mooseheads

Kaytlyn Poberznick — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 21:58:02 +0000

Charlottetown, PE — The Islanders were back in PEI in front of a big home crowd Saturday for a preseason rematch against the Halifax Mooseheads after a tough loss on Wednesday falling 5-1. Head Coach John Mitchell finally got his first start behind the bench for the Islanders after spending the past three preseason games from the stands scouting players. Jack Carter, sitting at 6'1", got the start between the pipes for the Islanders with Carson Mertz tending the opposing side. The Islanders penalty kill got a lot of practice in the first period, recording three minors. The Mooseheads Mateo Nobert capitalized on their first power play opportunity scoring 7:50 into the first 20. Halifax started the 2nd with a 26 second man-advantage as William Shields finished off his roughing penalty. A solid Mooseheads penalty kill was overshadowed by Anthony Flanagan who hit the breaks opening up a shot from the circle. The initial miss turned into an opportunity for Hudson Armstrong to put it past Mertz tying up the game. That was just the start of the eventful and physical period. Daniel Walters didn't let the Islanders have excitement for long scoring less than two minutes later to take back the lead. Samuel Fishbone did the Islanders a favour going to the penalty box. Charlottetown used the power play to make it 2-2 which would be the final score heading into the last 20. Pushing and shoving was the name of the game in the final frame with five more penalties being served. Game stayed tied before Nobert picked up his second, sneaking one through the arm of Carter. That would be the only goal scored in the third, securing the Mooseheads second win over the Islanders in their preseason matchups. The Islanders have one last preseason game before starting their regular season. They will be hosting Cape Breton, Sunday, September 6th at Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre, Montague, PE. Puck drop will be 3:00 p.m. with tickets available here or in person at the Eastlink Centre Box Office.

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