 The Islanders slipped to a 37-24-7 record during the 2017-18 season, earning 81 points, finishing third in the Maritimes Division, and ninth in overall standings.In the post-season, the Islanders defeated the Quebec Remparts in the first round, then upset the heavily favoured Halifax Mooseheads in the QMJHL quarter-finals.In the semi-finals, the Islanders lost to the top ranked Blainville-Boisbriand Armada in seven games.