Editing Bridgeport Islanders (section)

==Team identity==
===Mascot===
The lone [[mascot]] of the Bridgeport Islanders is a [[Anthropomorphism|anthropomorphic]] blue tiger named Storm. He appears at home games sporting a jersey with the number 01 (short for the year the team was founded). While Storm can usually be found exciting fans throughout the arena, he skates on the ice during periodic [[intermission]]s. Storm's appearance has changed since the team's inaugural season. Storm has weathered the storm since the club's change to the Islander's moniker and is a regular at-home game.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.newtownbee.com/11212024/bridgeport-islanders-and-newtown-public-schools-team-up-to-help-fight-cancer/#:~:text=Bridgeport%20Islanders%20mascot%20Storm%20gets%20ready%20to,Middle%20School%2C%20where%20he%20promoted%20Hockey%20Fights | title = Bridgeport Islanders And Newtown Public Schools Team Up To Help Fight Cancer | publisher = newtownbee.com | date = November 21, 2024 | accessdate = November 21, 2024 }}</ref>

===Rivalries===
The main (and instate) rival of the Islanders are the [[Hartford Wolf Pack]], the AHL affiliate of the [[New York Rangers]] (the main rival of the Bridgeport Islanders' parent club, the [[New York Islanders]]). The games have become known as the Battle of Connecticut. They have formed a rivalry with the [[Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins]], the [[Pittsburgh Penguins]]' [[American Hockey League|AHL]] affiliate, and the [[Providence Bruins]], the [[Boston Bruins]]' [[American Hockey League|AHL]] affiliate, largely due to the teams frequently facing off in playoff match-ups and regular season play. They also are semi-rivals with the [[Hershey Bears]], the [[Washington Capitals]]' AHL affiliate.
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