Inside The Hammers: Kashawn Aitcheson & Cole Eiserman Using Islanders’ Final Cuts As Motivation

Kashawn Aitcheson and Cole Eiserman discuss being among the Islanders’ final cuts, their development and using the disappointment as motivation in Hamilton.

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Oct 05, 2026

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**PHOTO: Credit Jana Chytilova/Belleville Senators**

HAMILTON, ON — The Hamilton Hammers opened their inaugural season with a 5-2 win over the Belleville Senators before falling to the Toronto Marlies 5-3 the following night.

Here are some other notable moments from Hamilton’s first week, plus our exclusive interviews with Islanders prospects Kashawn Aitcheson and Cole Eiserman:

Inside The Hammers: Kashawn Aitcheson & Cole Eiserman Using Islanders’ Final Cuts As Motivation

Kashawn Aitcheson and Cole Eiserman discuss being among the Islanders’ final cuts, their development and using the disappointment as motivation in Hamilton.

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