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The Charlottetown Islanders announced today that Head Coach and General Manager Jim Hulton will be moving on from the organization after 11 memorable seasons behind the Islanders bench.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hulton joined the franchise prior to the 2015-16 season and quickly became the face of our franchise. On September 11, 2015, he coached his first game with the Islanders, earning a 4\u20133 shootout victory over the Halifax Mooseheads. Over the next decade, Hulton helped shape the identity of the franchise both on and off the ice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2018Hulton Hockey\u2019 became known for a relentless compete level, resilience, and commitment to playing for one another.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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During his tenure, Hulton guided the Islanders through some of the most successful years in team history, including the club\u2019s unforgettable underdog run to the QMJHL Semi-Finals in 2018-19 as the league\u2019s 9th-ranked team, as well as a trip to the QMJHL Final in 2021-22.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hulton\u2019s leadership and success earned him numerous accolades throughout his career with the Islanders. He was named QMJHL Coach of the Year in both 2020-21 and 2021-22, while also receiving the prestigious CHL Coach of the Year Award in 2021-22. Internationally, he served as an Assistant Coach for Team Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship and was selected twice as Head Coach of the QMJHL All-Stars during the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cFrom the moment my family and I arrived in Charlottetown, this Island embraced us and made us feel at home. I will always be grateful for the relationships, memories, and experiences we shared together, from the exciting playoff runs to the everyday moments that made this journey so special,\u201d said Jim Hulton.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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Beyond the wins and accomplishments, Hulton became a pillar of the Islanders organization and the Charlottetown community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cJim Hulton has been the face of our franchise for over a decade,\u201d said Charlottetown Islanders Board Chair Dave Trainor. \u201cHis professionalism, leadership, and passion for the game helped elevate this organization. More importantly, Jim became a true pillar in our community and represented our franchise with tremendous class every single day. We are incredibly thankful for everything Jim has done for the Charlottetown Islanders and we wish him, Kristina, Jimmy & Lucas nothing but the best as he explores new opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

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The Charlottetown Islanders organization would like to thank Jim for his commitment, dedication, and leadership throughout the past 11 seasons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Islanders will start the process to fill the vacancy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The Charlottetown Islanders announced today that Head Coach and General Manager Jim Hulton will be moving on from the organization after 11 memorable seasons behind the Islanders bench. Hulton joined the franchise prior to the 2015-16 season and quickly became the face of our franchise. On September 11, 2015, he coached his first game with…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":268,"featured_media":71812,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[144],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-71810","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-144","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/05\/28105144\/Hulton-L-1.png",1920,1080,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71810","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/268"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71810"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71810\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71812"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71810"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71810"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71810"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":71804,"date":"2026-05-20T11:27:54","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T15:27:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/?p=71804"},"modified":"2026-05-22T08:21:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:21:15","slug":"ninaber-construction-ltd-returns-as-our-presenting-sponsor-of-the-2026-qmjhl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/article\/ninaber-construction-ltd-returns-as-our-presenting-sponsor-of-the-2026-qmjhl-draft","title":{"rendered":"Ninaber Construction Ltd. Returns as our Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 QMJHL Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"We\u2019re proud to welcome back Ninaber Construction Ltd. as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 QMJHL Draft in Halifax on June 5th-6th!<\/p>\n

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\u201cPartnering with the Islanders is an absolute pleasure for us, we are excited to be part of the draft and land the next Gen talent! ! GO ILSES GO!\u201d – Joel Ninaber, President of Ninaber Construction LTD<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The QMJHL Draft marks the beginning of the next generation of stars entering the league, with all 18 teams selecting the future of their franchises. Last season, the Islanders selected Antoine Provencher 7th overall, and this year the club will head to Halifax holding the 11th overall pick.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to continue our partnership with Ninaber Construction Ltd. for such an important event on the hockey calendar,\u201d said Taylor Stewart, Director of Corporate Partnerships with the Charlottetown Islanders. \u201cTheir continued support and passion for the Islanders organization helps make opportunities like the QMJHL Draft possible, and we\u2019re excited to work together as we welcome the next generation of talent to our team.\u201d<\/p>\n

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We\u2019re proud to welcome back Ninaber Construction Ltd. as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 QMJHL Draft in Halifax on June 5th-6th! \u201cPartnering with the Islanders is an absolute pleasure for us, we are excited to be part of the draft and land the next Gen talent! ! GO ILSES GO!\u201d – Joel Ninaber, President…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":268,"featured_media":71807,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[144],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-71804","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-144","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/05\/22082103\/draft2026_forwebsite.png",1920,1080,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71804","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/268"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71804"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71804\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71807"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71804"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71804"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71804"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":71789,"date":"2026-04-27T10:58:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/?p=71789"},"modified":"2026-04-27T10:58:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:58:20","slug":"nathan-leek-named-first-ever-paul-davis-difference-maker-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/article\/nathan-leek-named-first-ever-paul-davis-difference-maker-of-the-year","title":{"rendered":"Nathan Leek Named First-Ever Paul Davis Difference Maker of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"For the first time in team history, the Charlottetown Islanders are proud to recognize a season-long fan favourite with the Paul Davis Difference Maker of the Year award. Now, in 2025\/26, that honour belongs to Nathan Leek.<\/p>\n

Voted on by fans during each game throughout the season, the Paul Davis Difference Maker of the Game highlighted the player who had the biggest impact when it mattered most. At season\u2019s end, Leek stood above the rest, earning the nod six times to lead all Islanders players.<\/p>\n

In his final season of major junior hockey, Leek delivered a standout campaign, finding the back of the net 47 times and consistently rising to the occasion in key moments. Known as \u201cBig Diesel,\u201d his presence was felt every night, whether it was scoring timely goals or driving the team\u2019s offensive push.<\/p>\n

A true difference maker in every sense, Leek\u2019s performance this season made him a deserving recipient of this inaugural award and a player Islanders fans won\u2019t soon forget.<\/p>\n

Full Difference Maker Standings<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For the first time in team history, the Charlottetown Islanders are proud to recognize a season-long fan favourite with the Paul Davis Difference Maker of the Year award. Now, in 2025\/26, that honour belongs to Nathan Leek. Voted on by fans during each game throughout the season, the Paul Davis Difference Maker of the Game…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":268,"featured_media":71526,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[144],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-71789","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-144","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/03\/03104609\/Awards-Logo-26.png",1920,1080,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71789","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/268"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71789"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71789\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71526"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71789"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71789"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71789"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":71787,"date":"2026-04-27T10:07:57","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/?p=71787"},"modified":"2026-04-27T10:08:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:08:18","slug":"ivan-ryabkin-voted-as-our-max-93-1-fm-rookie-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/article\/ivan-ryabkin-voted-as-our-max-93-1-fm-rookie-of-the-year","title":{"rendered":"Ivan Ryabkin Voted as Our Max 93.1 FM Rookie of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Charlottetown Islanders are proud to announce that Ivan Ryabkin has been voted by the fans as our the 2025\/26 Max 93.1 FM Rookie of the Year.<\/p>\n

Joining the team in January, Ryabkin made an immediate and electrifying impact, quickly establishing himself as one of the most dynamic players in the QMJHL. Despite playing just 20 regular season games, the 2025 2nd round NHL Draft pick of the Carolina Hurricanes recorded an incredible 42 points (13 goals, 29 assists), while adding 4 game-winning goals and 44 penalty minutes.<\/p>\n

Ryabkin\u2019s chemistry with linemate Nathan Leek became one of the most dangerous combinations in the league, providing a consistent offensive spark and creating excitement every time they stepped on the ice. His ability to control the pace of play, generate scoring chances, and deliver in key moments made him a standout among first-year players.<\/p>\n

He carried that momentum into the playoffs, adding 9 points (4 goals, 5 assists) in just 6 games, further solidifying his impact on the team\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

This award recognizes the first-year Islander who has made the strongest impression through skill, determination, and work ethic, and Ryabkin exemplified all three from the moment he arrived.<\/p>\n

The Islanders would like to thank Max 93.1 FM for their continued support in recognizing the next generation of talent within the organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Charlottetown Islanders are proud to announce that Ivan Ryabkin has been voted by the fans as our the 2025\/26 Max 93.1 FM Rookie of the Year. Joining the team in January, Ryabkin made an immediate and electrifying impact, quickly establishing himself as one of the most dynamic players in the QMJHL. Despite playing just…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":268,"featured_media":71788,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"article","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[144],"tags":false,"class_list":["post-71787","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-article","category-144","description-off"],"acf":[],"featured_image":["https:\/\/media.chl.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/18\/2026\/04\/27100740\/IMG_0909-scaled.jpg",2560,1707,false],"hide_from_app_feed":false,"video":false,"gallery":null,"ht_game_id":0,"target_video":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71787","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/268"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71787"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71787\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/71788"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71787"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71787"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71787"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":71784,"date":"2026-04-15T15:08:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T19:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/?p=71784"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:13:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T19:13:08","slug":"nathan-big-diesel-leek-named-most-valuable-player-presented-by-arsenault-bros-construction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chl.ca\/lhjmq-islanders\/article\/nathan-big-diesel-leek-named-most-valuable-player-presented-by-arsenault-bros-construction","title":{"rendered":"Nathan “Big Diesel” Leek Voted Most Valuable Player Presented by Arsenault Bros Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Charlottetown Islanders are proud to announce Nathan \u201cBig Diesel\u201d Leek as the recipient of the team\u2019s Most Valuable Player Award, presented by Arsenault Bros Construction. Voted by the fans!<\/p>\n

Leek played a pivotal role in the Islanders\u2019 success this season, delivering an exceptional offensive performance while serving as a consistent and reliable presence in all situations. The 20-year-old forward recorded 47 goals and 84 points, finishing among the top scorers in the QMJHL and leading the charge offensively for Charlottetown.<\/p>\n

Night in and night out, Leek proved to be a difference-maker. Whether it was scoring timely goals, generating offence, or leading by example, his contributions were critical to the team\u2019s performance throughout the season.<\/p>\n

His 47 goals also rank 4th all-time in franchise history for a single season, further cementing the significance of his standout campaign.<\/p>\n

Leek\u2019s leadership, work ethic, and ability to rise to the occasion made him a natural choice for Most Valuable Player.<\/p>\n

The organization congratulates Nathan on an outstanding season and thanks Arsenault Bros Construction for their continued support.<\/p>\n