Sound Tigers Sign Josh Holmstrom

Former UMass star Josh Holmstrom has agreed to a contract with the
Bridgeport Sound Tigers for the 2017-18 season.

BRIDGEPORT – While fall and winter may seem to be in the distant future, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers are busy preparing for the 2017-18 American Hockey League season. On Thursday, the Sound Tigers—the AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders—announced that forward Josh Holmstrom has agreed to terms on a contract for the 2017-18 season.

Holmstrom, 27, recorded seven points (two goals, five assists) in 66 games with the Sound Tigers last season. He also scored his first AHL goal on Nov. 23 against the Hartford Wolf Pack during his first full season in the league. A native of Colorado Springs, Colo., Holmstrom has nine points (two goals, seven assists) in 80 career AHL games with the Sound Tigers. He also collected 57 points (30 goals, 27 assists) in 124 ECHL contests with the Missouri Mavericks and Toledo Walleye. During the 2014-15 season, Holmstrom helped Toledo reach the ECHL’s Western Conference Finals, notching four points (one goal, three assists) in 21 Kelly Cup playoff games.

Prior to turning pro, the 6-0, 181-lb. forward played four seasons at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell from 2010-14. He registered 74 points (31 goals, 43 assists) in 154 games and helped the River Hawks to the 2013 NCAA (Hockey East) title as a junior. In addition, Holmstrom served as team captain during his senior season in 2013-14. He is the younger brother of Ben Holmstrom, who served as Sound Tigers captain during each of the last two seasons.

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Guarantee Your Seats: Season tickets and  flex plans  are on sale now for the 2017-18 campaign, offering the greatest savings and ultimate flexibility of all ticket packages. Pick between a full-season, 20-game, 15-game or 10-game plan and you'll also be entitled to exclusive benefits, including the ticket holder exchange policy, which means any unused tickets can be traded for future games. Seating options are broken down into six different pricing sections, giving you the flexibility to fit Sound Tigers' hockey into any kind of budget. Purchasers of flex plans will receive two (2) free tickets to the 2017-18 home opener on Saturday, Oct. 21. For more information, contact Brad Dworin at 203-345-4813 or at brad.dworin@harboryardse.com.

—Staff Reports