Drew's Hat Trick Lifts Islanders Over Wolf Pack in Road Victory

Hunter Drew scored three goals to lead Bridgeport to a 6-3 win over Hartford.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 9:15pm

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The Bridgeport Islanders defeated the Hartford Wolf Pack 6-3 in a divisional matchup, with forward Hunter Drew scoring a hat trick to lead the way. Bridgeport jumped out to a 5-0 lead before Hartford mounted a late comeback, but an empty-net goal sealed the victory for the Islanders.

Why it matters

This win is an important divisional victory for the Islanders, who are looking to climb the standings in the competitive AHL Atlantic Division. Drew's hat trick performance was a key factor in the team's success on the road.

The details

The Islanders opened the scoring in the first period with goals from Julien Gauthier and Hunter Drew. Drew then scored two more goals in the second period to complete his hat trick, and Cam Berg added another tally to make it 5-0 Bridgeport. Hartford mounted a late comeback with three third-period goals, but an empty-net goal by Liam Foudy sealed the 6-3 win for the Islanders.

  • The game was played on January 31, 2026.
  • Bridgeport and Hartford are division rivals in the AHL's Atlantic Division.

The players

Hunter Drew

A forward for the Bridgeport Islanders who scored a hat trick in the game.

Julien Gauthier

A forward for the Bridgeport Islanders who scored the opening goal of the game.

Cam Berg

A forward for the Bridgeport Islanders who scored a goal in the second period.

Jaroslav Chmelar

A forward for the Hartford Wolf Pack who scored one of their three goals in the third period.

Cooper Moore

A forward for the Hartford Wolf Pack who scored one of their three goals in the third period.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

This game showcased the offensive firepower of the Bridgeport Islanders, led by Hunter Drew's hat trick performance. The team will look to build on this divisional win as they continue their busy weekend schedule with games against the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and Springfield Thunderbirds.