Bridgeport Islanders Sign Ross Mitton
Apr 3, 2025
The Bridgeport Islanders, American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders, have signed forward Ross Mitton to an amateur tryout agreement (ATO).
Mitton, 24, had 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 32 games with the University of Maine during his fifth and final collegiate season earlier this year. Prior to joining the Black Bears, he spent four seasons at Colgate University, recording 72 points (26 goals, 46 assists) in 130 games with the Raiders. Mitton posted career highs in goals (11), assists (19), and points (30) during his senior season at Colgate in 2023-24.
A native of Copiague, N.Y., Mitton played 132 games in the United States Hockey League (USHL) between the Fargo Force, Lincoln Stars, and Omaha Lancers from 2017-20. He helped Fargo win the 2017 USHL Clark Cup championship.
Next Time Out: The Islanders continue a five-game homestand on Saturday night with a 5 p.m. faceoff against the Charlotte Checkers at Total Mortgage Arena. The game can be heard for free via the Bridgeport Islanders Radio Network or seen live on AHLTV on FloHockey, beginning with the Connecticut Lottery Pregame Countdown at 4:45 p.m.