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Dear Fellow Hockey Fans,

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hank you for joining us in what promises to be a great night of

hockey and giving back. Tonight, the Town of Oyster Bay is proud

to team up with the New York Islanders for “Town of Oyster Bay

Night.” We are joining forces to support a fantastic cause, to raise money for

United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau County, Inc. (UCPN).

A portion of tonight's ticket proceeds will go to UCPN, the Town's

designated charity. UCPN is a nonprofit organization which serves children

and adults with cerebral palsy, developmental and other disabilities. Their

mission is to better the quality of life of persons with disabilities, as well as

their families, and to prevent cerebral palsy and minimize its effects. In

short, they help bring persons from disability to capability.

Tonight's donation from the Islanders and their loyal fans, many of whom

reside in the Town of Oyster Bay, will go a long way in helping to fund the

many programs and services UCPN offers its clients. On behalf of the entire

Oyster Bay Town Board, I commend the New York Islanders for writing yet

another page in their long history of giving back to the community. Thank

you also to the many fans for their support, showing once again their great

loyalty to the community.

Very truly yours,

John Venditto

Town Supervisor


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he Town of Oyster Bay enjoys a rich and well-

documented history. The first known European to

sail past Long Island's south shore was Giovanni

de Verrazano in 1524. David deVries was the first to record

the name of Oyster Bay for the beautiful harbor on the

Town's north shore in 1639. Long Island was first claimed

by the Dutch as part of their province of New Netherland.

In 1639, they purchased from the Native Americans a tract

which, on the east, included the present Town land. In

1648, Robert Williams of Hempstead bought from the

Native Americans a large parcel of land, which is

represented today by Hicksville and adjacent parts of

Jericho, Plainview, Syosset and Woodbury.

Bethpage State ParkFive 18-hole golf courses are right in your backyard

with Bethpage State Park. Bethpage is perhaps best

known for its Black Course, which was the site for the

2002 U.S. Open and will again be the site of the open

in 2009. There is also the Red, Blue, Green, and

Yellow Courses for those who aren't ready to tackle

the Black Course. Lessons, clinics and a driving range

are all available to help you enhance your golfing

skills. Along with golfing, Bethpage State Park offers

tennis courts, bridle path and hiking trails.

Old Bethpage Village RestorationTake a trip back to the 19th century in Old Bethpage.

Made to resemble a Long Island community in that

time period, over two-dozen historic buildings have

been relocated to this village. A general store, an old

school house and a farm are just some of the structures

you will find there. All of the staff at the Old Bethpage

Village Restoration are dressed in costumes while they

demonstrate trades from that era including weaving,

wood stove cooking, and quilting. From December

15th-30th you can get a better feel of how life was then

by visiting at night where all of the buildings will be lit

by candlelight. On these evenings there will be

storytelling, hot apple cider, and holiday songs.

Things to do in Oyster BayBy Megan 0’Brien

IceworksIceworks offers skating for people of all abilities.

Located in Syosset, this facility is not only the official

practice rink for the New York Islanders, but also a

place for family enjoyment. Offering hockey and

figure skating programs for the novice to expert

skater, Islanders Iceworks provides Long Island's

most comprehensive training programs for children

and adults to enjoy the game of hockey, develop new

skills and learn from the best. Staffed by former New

York Islanders players and top coaches from the area,

Iceworks also includes two ice surfaces and a brand

new soft court.

Sagamore HillVisit the home of Theodore Roosevelt. This 23-room

mansion sits on 83 acres of land in Oyster Bay. Tours

of the house, nature walks around the property, and

films about the life of the President are available all

year long. While touring the house you will be able to

see things exactly as Roosevelt did from 1885 to 1919,

with over ninety percent of the original furnishings

still in tact. The Old Orchard Museum includes

exhibits about Roosevelt's presidency along with the

rest of the Roosevelt family.

Five years later, the Native American Chief Mohannes sold

the land in the northern portion of Oyster Bay, extending

from Long Island Sound to a point near Hicksville, to New

Englanders Samuel Mayo, Peter Wright and William

Leverich. Several other colonists joined in this first

purchase and settled on the land.

In founding the Town, the New Englanders were seeking

new opportunities on Long Island just east of the boundary

established between the English and Dutch. In 1667, three

years after the English won New Netherland, the Town of

Oyster Bay, inclusive of land to the "South Sea" (Great

South Bay), was granted a patent by the English Governor,

Sir Edmund Andros. After the defeat of the American

Army at the Battle of Long Island in August 1776, Oyster

Bay fell under British occupation. The Revolutionary War

found Long Island strongly Loyalist. British troops used

Raynham Hall as their headquarters, the hall being the

home of patriot Samuel Townsend and currently a

museum. Despite the fact that he was arrested early in the

war for his support of the patriots, his son, Robert,

remained active as an undercover agent for General

Washington using the code name, "Culper, Jr." With the aid

of his sister, Sally, he reportedly secured information that

led to the exposure of Benedict Arnold's plot to defect to

the British and turn over West Point to their control.

After the Revolution, Oyster Bay continued primarily as an

agricultural area through the nineteenth century. It didn't

come into national prominence again until the presidency

of Theodore Roosevelt, an Oyster Bay resident whose

home, Sagamore Hill, served as the "summer White

House" from 1902 to 1908. This huge Victorian mansion,

with its original furnishings, was dedicated as a national

shrine during the administration of President Eisenhower.

It has since been completely restored and is open to the

public.

With the advent of World Wars I and II, the Town's

primarily agricultural economy began changing to one of

industry and business, especially in the area of aeronautics.

Farmlands gave way to business complexes, factories and

new housing. Today, Oyster Bay enjoys a well-balanced

blend of commercial, residential and recreational

development, leading to the Town's slogan that "Oyster

Bay is a great place to live, work and play."

The first and second World Wars changed the landscape of

Oyster Bay by creating industries and housing on former

farmlands. All of this change in development has led to the

villages and hamlets of Oyster Bay that we now know of

today such as Bethpage, Hicksville, Jericho, Massapequa,

Plainview, Roslyn, and Syosset.

Courtesy of the Town of Oyster Bay Public Information Office

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Another important aspect of choosing a home for your

family is not just the entertainment, but also the schooling

in the town. Park is just one of the thousands of parents in

Oyster Bay, who approve of the top-notch education

system in the town.

"It's got a great school system," said Park. "That was really

important when it came down to deciding where I would

live on Long Island."

Despite its private housing lots, its gorgeous beaches and

cozy town feeling, it's also an easy drive to the hustle and

bustle of Uniondale's Nassau Coliseum.

"It's so close to the Coliseum and our practice rink, which

is so convenient," said Satan. "Around the Coliseum and

where I live are so different, but they're an easy drive to and

from each other.”

If there is one thing the four players who live in the Town

of Oyster Bay have in common, it's the fact that their eyes

light up when asked to discuss their towns.

For some players, their local homes during the hockey

season are just a place to eat and sleep, but for the players

who live in Oyster Bay, they truly consider their places

home.

"It's a great town," said Guerin. "When you think of Long

Island, it's the type of town you envision. Being on the

water and in that type of setting, it's a nice place for us."

Guerin has only been living in Oyster Bay for less than a

year, but he already knows what hundreds of thousands of

other residents have known for decades. Living in Oyster

Bay, is the way to live.

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he Town of Oyster Bay consists of 36 villages and

hamlets, along with nearly 300,000 people.

Among those are four players on the Islanders.

Rick DiPietro, Bill Guerin, Miroslav Satan and Richard

Park also claim the Town of Oyster Bay as their

hometown.

"I really enjoy spending time in Oyster Bay because it’s a

really peaceful neighborhood, the town is great, great

restaurants and you’re very close to the water," said

DiPietro.

While Guerin just moved here this year and has fashioned a

beautiful home which was the feature of an NHL

Productions video that can be see on Islanders TV, DiPietro

has made it his home for quite some time, and plans to stay

there for a long time.

"I think the people have been fantastic in welcoming me

into the community," said DiPietro. "You’ve got great

food, great beaches, great people, golf courses. You can’t

ask for more. The reason why I decided to buy a house in

Oyster Bay was because I really enjoyed the area, it’s a

very quiet, beautiful neighborhood, and has a nice

boardwalk."

With a wife and three kids, Guerin had to think about more

than just himself when he chose the perfect place to live on

Long Island. He seemed to do just that, considering his

family has been more than happy with the move

"The family loves it there," said Guerin. "It's just a very

nice town to be in. It's a nice private setting. There's plenty

to do there. There are good restaurants; places for the

adults and for the kids."

"It's a great town. When you think of Long Island, it's the type of town you envision.” - Bill Guerin

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DP, Guerin, Satan and Park all make their homes on Long Island in Oyster Bay

By Jason Lockhart

Some of Bill Guerin's favorite places to visit in Oyster Bay:

1. Nino's Pizza: "It's fantastic and those guys are great in there."

2. Gooseberry Groves: "The Kids love Gooseberry Groves for ice cream.”

3. Canterbury Restaurant: "It's a place that I go to quite a bit."


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H

owie Rose has been the Islanders’ play-by-play

voice on Fox Sports New York since the 1995-

1996 season. Rose also serves as the radio voice

of the New York Mets, recently completing his 28th season

with the team. Among his career highlights, Rose called

the 1993 and 1994 NHL All-Star Games, as well as the

1993 Stanley Cup Finals for the NHL Radio Network.

We recently spoke with the Town of Oyster Bay resident

and father of two about living on Long Island, the Islanders

and his long history with the team.

You were raised in Queens. What did you think of Long Island as a child?

I grew up in Bayside, Queens. I had relatives who lived in

West Hempstead. I used to visit there quite a bit as a kid. In

fact, most Sundays in the summer we'd go to their house

and hang out in their pool. They were not too far from the

old Island Garden, which is where the Nets played for a

few years before the Coliseum was built. So I sort of felt

like I was putting down some Long Island roots before I

even lived out here. My cousin was actually a ball boy for

the Nets in those days, so I used to go to a lot of games in

those days through him. So between that and the weekends

I spend a lot of time on Long Island.

How long have you lived in the Town of Oyster Bay?

I've been here almost 20 years.

What do you like best about the Town of Oyster Bay?

The quality of life is great. You've got a lot of great

shopping, a lot of great restaurants, some terrific schools

and some great parks. In fact, whenever I pass

Syosset/Woodbury Park on Jericho Turnpike, I always get

a very warm feeling. Back in the summer of 1995 when I

was up for the Islanders job, I remember taking my kids to

that park when all those negotiations were going on. And

the whole time I was playing with them, my mind was on

what was out there for me professionally with the

Islanders and how exciting it was. I just can't help but

think of that summer when I drive past that park because

so much was going through my head then that turned out

in a very good way.

What are your memories of broadcasting your firstIslanders game?

The first game we did was something we very rarely do

and that was a preseason game. It was against the Rangers,

ironically, from whom I had just come. I kind of wished

that my first game had been against any team but them,

because it would have been easier to cut the cord that way.

My first regular season game was the first game they ever

played at the new building in Boston which was called the

Fleet Center then, it's the TD Banknorth Garden now. I

remember it ended in a 4-4 tie and I think Todd Bertuzzi

scored twice in what I guess was his NHL debut. There

were a lot of Islanders who made their NHL debuts that

day, or so I remember. McCabe was another. I remember

being on the ground floor of something because the

Islanders were rebuilding. Even though it did not turn out

to be a good year…it was very gratifying to put down my

Islander roots for a long enough time so when they got

back into the playoffs in '02 it was a rewarding experience.

So I thought quite a bit about that first game even through

that Toronto series in '02.

Do you have a favorite or memorable call thatyou've made?

There are two that come to mind, but neither would be

“classic calls,” because I don't think TV creates the

window for classic calls that radio does. In radio, you're

painting a picture and creating an image and as such, the

call is more detailed and specific. On television you're

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HOWIEROSEPlay-by-play announcer and Town of Oyster Bay resident

doing a little bit more narration than you are description, so

the calls are really forced to the background by the

moment. Actually, I'll throw in three. The first was the

closing seconds of that game against Washington in early

April of '02 when they clinched the playoffs - the first time

they had been in the playoffs since 1994. It was the first

time that I was going to do the playoffs for the Islanders

and it was already my seventh season with them, so that

last couple of seconds was very exciting. I think I even got

a little choked up a tiny bit. I do remember saying as the

clock wound down, 'at long last the Islanders will join the

hunt for the Stanley Cup,' or something like that. It was

very emotional. Then in that playoff series that year against

Toronto, there was Shawn Bates' penalty shot, which is

certainly a memorable moment for all Islanders fans.

And just last year there was the poke check by Dubielewicz

that got them into the playoffs in what you might consider

near-miraculous fashion. That was pretty exciting, that

little stretch run in the last couple of weeks. They had

everything break in a way that it absolutely had to break.

And then to have it go down to an overtime and then a

shootout after having the lead with less than a second

remaining, it was something that Islanders fans will

remember forever.

Who is your favorite current player and why?

It's hard to single one guy out, because this is one of the

best groups I've been around. I've known Ricky since the

day he signed his first contract and I'm fond of him because

he cares so much. There's been a lot of talk through the

years about trying to bring back some of the identification

on Long Island with the Islanders that existed during the

cup years and I don't think anybody is more committed to

doing that than Ricky. I'm also fond of Hunter and Park and

guys who work their butts off. Chris Campoli and Bruno

Gervais fall into that category, too. It's hard for me to even

mention names because this is an unusually good room.

Garth's done a great job in taking into consideration

personality and character as he's put this team together.

Who is your favorite player of all time and why?

When I was growing up there were no Islanders, so Eddie

Giacomin, Brad Park and Rod Gilbert were certainly

favorites of mine. But when the Islanders were formed, I

was a student at Queens College and I was allowed to

cover certain Islanders games as a member of the

collegiate media. So from the first year, I got to know some

of the players and knew quite a few of them by the time

they became Stanley Cup winners. I started working with

Eddie Westfall in 1995, but I knew him 13 years before

that. He used to tease me about being a little runny-nosed

kid running around with a tape recorder. So I developed a

tremendous fondness for Eddie and Chico. All of the

alumni from those Cup teams are a special bunch and

they've been great to me from the day I got here. Those

guys all accepted me when I came to the Islanders and I

couldn't be more grateful to them.

By Andrew Miller


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giving. And there's no better place to get gifts for

the Isles fans on your list than the Islanders Team

Store inside the Broadway Mall in Hicksville.

The Team Store has just about everything an Isles fan

could want, from authentic team jerseys for the most

dedicated fans to bibs and pacifiers for the littlest ones.

No Christmas tree would be complete without an

Islanders ornament and the store has a huge selection of

Isles-themed tree accessories. Player name and number

t-shirts make great gifts and the store has them for 15

different Islanders players. The store has more than 20

different team caps from which to choose, as well as a

host of unique accessories.

There's no rule that says you can't give yourself a gift

during the season of giving, so why not treat yourself to

a Stanley Cup jacket, dugout jacket, or even an

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CEO, COL Security & Management Consultants, LLCwww.colsecurityandmanagement.com

The Islanders Business Club is a business and social

network that was created to help businesses get

the most out of their relationships with the

Islanders and our partners. As members of the club,

businesses will have the opportunity to attend pre-game

networking events, while promoting themselves on the

web, in print and in arena.

Islanders Illustrated will profile some of these member

businesses throughout the season.

Describe the nature of your business.We are a security operations and management consultancy

specializing in threat assessments, emergency

management, executive protection, high risk transports,

and versatile security operations.

What sets your business apart from similar oneson Long Island? COL Security & Management Consultants does not

subscribe to “cookie cutter” security applications for

corporations, individuals, or special events. We carefully

analyze and mitigate threats on an individual basis for

each client. Our principles and associates have over 200

years of specialized experience in proactive security

management allowing us to surpass the capabilities of

other security firms.

Describe the business climate on Long Island as itpertains to your company.There is a very broad spectrum of security organizations

throughout Long Island. Most companies provide specific

security services (i.e. security guards, alarm response,

special events, background investigations, etc.), but very

few offer the comprehensive, systematic approach to

security planning that COL offers.

What drew you to becoming a charter member ofthe Islanders Business Club? The combination of business networking opportunities

coupled with a lifelong love of the game, made the IBC a

logical choice for a marketing investment. Furthermore,

the chance to get in at “the ground floor” and be a part of

future developments was also a big selling point.

What do you hope to get out of your membership? We hope to use the IBC as a forum to network and conduit

for information exchange with other members/associates

who may benefit from our services.

Why should other businesses join the IslandersBusiness Club? Three words: connections, connections, connections. The

opportunities and value of return on the investment (both

time and financial) makes “business sense” plain and

simple. COL Security & Management Consultants looks

forward to a long, prosperous relationship with NY

Islanders and the IBC.

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On and off the ice, Islanders Captain Bill Guerin and Goaltender Rick DiPietro have been performing likeAll-Stars throughout their lives and throughout their careers. Show the rest of the NHL that you think thatBill and Rick belong on the All-Star Team by voting for them online at: http://fanballoting.nhl.com/

For your convenience, computer kiosks are set up for voting in the Coliseum lower lobby at every home game.


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onight is the Town of Oyster Bay Night, and the

Islanders are celebrating the people of the town

who make a positive difference in the lives of

others. One such group is The United Cerebral Palsy

Association of Nassau County and the Islanders are

donating 5% of tonight's gate to this worthy organization.

A Vital Resource for Long Islanders

The United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County

Inc., (ucpn) was established in 1948 as a small, outpatient

health clinic by parents that wanted a better life for their

children. Today, almost six decades later, ucpn enjoys the

distinction of being known as one of the nation's

preeminent nonprofit health care agencies.

ucpn reaches out to neighbors in communities throughout

Nassau County. The agency is an essential resource to over

1,800 children and adults with disabilities and their

families. In addition to serving individuals with cerebral

palsy, ucpn helps those challenged by a variety of other

disabilities. It is a primary choice of care for persons with

traumatic brain injury, speech delay, mental retardation and

other moderate to profound disabilities. At ucpn, there is

access to the most effective therapies, state-of-the-art

technologies, primary care and medical specialists in a

variety of fields.

The association operates a comprehensive Treatment and

Rehabilitation Center in Roosevelt, NY that has earned

international recognition for innovative and high quality

programs. On-site services are provided for people with a

broad range of mild to severe disabilities by a highly

trained, experienced staff. Everything from rehabilitation

to recreational therapy, education to employment and

specialized primary medical care is available on-site at the

private 15-acre campus.

These programs are offered year-round

• The Children's Learning Center provides educational

programs and Early Intervention for children ages 1-21.

• The Adult Day Treatment Programs serves individuals,

ages 21 and older with severe disabilities with a variety

of training, educational, social and recreational

environments.

• The Work Center offers training, employment, counseling

and placement for individuals ages 16 and older.

• The Residential Program operates the Bayville

Residence for 48 individuals along with 13 community-

based homes that serve over 50 adults with disabilities.

• Day Habilitation focuses on independence and

community integration for people with developmental

disabilities.

• The Connections program serves individuals who have

sustained traumatic brain injuries or strokes in a program

that focuses on therapeutic interventions that lead to

maximizing community inclusion.

ucpn is very grateful to the Long Island community for thevital interest and support you have provided to our agency.If we can be of assistance to you or a friend, please contactus. For more information, call 516-378-2000 ext. 648 orvisit www.ucpn.org

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The New York Islanders came into the 1983-84 playoffs on a run of 16 consecutive playoff serieswins, which produced 4 straight Stanley Cups.

The season was dubbed “The Drive for Five,” and the playoffs began with a tough matchup againsttheir biggest rivals, the New York Rangers. A hotly contested, physical series went the distance,and late in the final game, the Rangers Don Maloney would score a controversial goal to tie thingsup. That set the stage for overtime at Nassau Coliseum. The star of the show was an unlikely hero, adefenseman who didn't score often - Ken Morrow. His goal at 8:56 of overtime gave the Islanders a3-2 win in the fifth and deciding game of the Patrick Division semis against the Rangers.

While Morrow's game was rock solid D, he will always be associated with scoring the goal thatkept the Drive for Five alive.

All season long, Islanders TV will be counting down the Top 25 Moments of the Islanders Dynasty Era. Be sure to follow

this chronicle of the team on Islanders TV and at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The #1 moment will be revealed at

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TOWN OF BABYLON NIGHT PRESENTED BY NEWSDAYFirst 10,000 fans will receive an Islanders Knit Hat

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O

ne of the toughest big game players to ever wear

an Islanders uniform, John Tonelli was an

energetic power forward that got the most of his

abilities at all the right times. His aggressive style of play

and big game goals helped lead the Islanders to four

consecutive Stanley Cups.

Drafted by the Islanders with the second pick in the 1977

draft, Tonelli had already spent three seasons with the

Houston Aeros of the WHA and was accustomed to

professional hockey. He would spend eight seasons with

the Islanders, accumulating 206 goals and 338 assists in

594 regular season games. Tonelli seemed to use the

playoffs to motivate himself, as his numbers were always

better in the big games. In his eight seasons on Long Island,

John had 28 goals and 55 assists in 113 playoff games,

many of them game-winners, to help the Islanders advance

and eventually win their championships.

The Hamilton, Ontario-native is most notable for his

important goals that helped lead the Islanders during their

playoff run. During the 1981-82 playoffs, the Islanders

were five minutes away from elimination, trailing the

Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 when Tonelli assisted on a goal by

Mike McEwen and then tied the game himself, scoring

with under two minutes remaining in regulation. Tonelli

would score the game-winning goal in overtime and the

Islanders would eventually go on to win the Stanley Cup

for the third straight season.

Tonelli finds himself among the top ten in several major

categories in Islanders history, including: goals (206),

assists (338), points (544) and game-winning goals (29).

He is tied for sixth among Islanders when it comes to all-

time playoff scoring with 83 points.

Tonelli played eight more seasons in the NHL after being

traded to the Calgary Flames toward the end of the 1985-86

season. After spending three years with the Flames, Tonelli

would eventually spend three seasons with the Los

Angeles Kings and split time during the 1991-92 season

between with the Chicago Blackhawks and Quebec

Nordiques. He retired in 1992.

JOHNTONELLI:COREOFTHEFOUR

ByJasonLockhart

PRESENTS

The Islanders will honor the 17 players that comprised the Islanders dynasty, along with GM Bill Torrey andCoach Al Arbour at the Allstate Core of the Four Celebration on Sunday, March 2 at 2:00 pm when the teamhosts the Florida Panthers. This is one in a series of tributes to the members of the Core of the Four.

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IslES vs. los angeles kingsThursday, January 31, 2008 @ 7PM

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memoirsofanislandersfan

By the readers of newyorkislanders.com

For this edition of Memoirs of an Islanders Fan, we asked Islanders fan to discuss their Thanksgivingexperiences from this year. As expected, many fans sent in stories discussing how the Islanders wereon their mind during this day of thanks.

THECOLI COMESCALLING

I

know during the Holidays you're supposed to take a

break from studying, but that doesn't mean you have

to take a break from the Islanders. On Thanksgiving

Day, I was fortunate enough to not have to miss my

Islanders even though they weren't playing. On my drive

from my parents' house in Brooklyn to my Aunt and

Uncle's house in Merrick, I was lucky enough to get one

more glimpse of the Coliseum after going to the

Wednesday game against Montreal. As we drove down the

Meadowbrook to Merrick, I desperately wanted to tell my

parents to stop off at the Coliseum, but I knew that

wouldn't happen. It was okay, because I knew I would be

back there soon enough. I also realized I had some

delicious turkey to look forward to, so that eased my pain.

Nat L.

Brooklyn, NY

THANKYOU, ISLANDERS

T

his past Thanksgiving - as always - was a time to

be with family. We celebrated the holiday by

getting together at my parents house in Syosset,

which included a gathering of 16 people. Like many

families around our country, sports are an integral part of

our lives and growing up on Long Island all my life I have

been a diehard Islanders fan. So naturally, as we sat

around the dinner table, many of my relatives shared their

stories about growing up with the Islanders and how much

the team meant to all of us. I want to say thank you to all

the Islanders fans for the support they have given the team

throughout the years.

Dan G.

Northport, NY

ISLANDERSTALK

W

hat started out as a frustrating dinner

conversation at Thanksgiving quickly turned

into a very rewarding one. I was at my

parents' house in Smithtown, which wasn't a bad thing at

all. The family was there, which is always nice. I found out

a cousin was having a baby and another was getting

married. They were good times. But it went downhill from

there when at the dinner table everyone began their usual

chatter and we started talking about sports. Perfect, I

thought, since it was the middle of hockey season and the

Islanders were playing well. But all of the talk was about

the playoff-bound Giants and the lousy Jets. Then it was

the Yankees and Mets. Someone even mentioned MLS.

But no one brought up the Islanders until I did. From there,

everyone began talking about them. The conversation

probably lasted 20 minutes talking about Ted and how

great he is and how the team is off to such a good start.

Yeah, there were some stupid questions like: "Is Michael

Peca still on the team?" But it didn't matter; people were

talking about the Islanders. It made my night.

Jon Goldstein

East Meadow, NY


IAM...andysutton

ByJasonLockhart

A

ndy Sutton brought his 6-6, 245 lbs. frame to

Long Island this off-season as part of the

Islanders' group of free agent signings. The

Ontario-native brings an interesting blend of size and skill

to the Islanders defense core. While most noted for his

ability to dole out the big hit and make it troubling for

opposing forwards to roam near the crease, Sutton will also

show flashes of offensive prowess.

On April 4 of last season against the Washington Capitals,

Sutton received a pass from Slava Kozlov in the neutral

zone and broke by three players, before scoring on a

breakaway for his fourth career shorthanded goal. The

big man proved he has the wheels to skate by anyone

when in full stride.

Sutton's career-high in goals is eight; and three times he

has eclipsed 20 points. So far this season, Ted Nolan has

used Sutton on the power play, but has placed him more in

a defensive role with the likes of Bryan Berard, Marc-

Andre Bergeron and Chris Campoli on the team.

Early in the season, Sutton's physical presence was felt

when he stirred things up in the first period of the first

home game with a heavy hit on an opposing Sabre player.

Since then, a good number of forwards have felt the wrath

of Sutton and the subsequent crunch against the boards.

Andy Sutton is an Islander.

First Hockey Memory"I remember being at the 1987 Canada Cup, the final game

at the Copps Coliseum in Hamilton. I was 12 years old and

the Canadians obviously won. Mario Lemieux scored the

big goal at the end of the game. It was such an amazing

atmosphere. During the Canadian National Anthem, it was

probably the loudest building I've ever been in."

Being an Islander"It was very special for me. I felt like I was putting

something on that so many great people had worn before

me. I could feel the history. It made me feel like I really

wanted to stand for something and play really hard."

The Stanley Cup"It means everything to me. I'm 32 years old and I haven't

really won anything. As you get older in your career, it's the

only thing I think about."

Learn more about one of the newest Islandersby checking out the Islanders TV program

ANDY SUTTONDefenseman • No. 25

Height: 6-6 • Weight: 245 • Shoots: Left

Born: March 10, 1975 -- Kingston, ON

Acquired: Signed as a free agent on 7/1/07

To access the complete “I Am: Andy Sutton,”visit newyorkislanders.com

and search "I AM" in the Islanders TV console.

MILESTONESFirst NHL Game: 10/28/98 at Philadelphia

First NHL Goal: 10/14/99 at Nashville (Vokoun)

First NHL Assist: 2/8/99 at Phoenix

PERSONALResides on Big Rideau Lake, just north of Kingston,Ontario, in off-season… Named 1997-98 WCHA co-Defensive Player of Year… Named to 1997-98 All-WCHASecond Team… Played soccer, rugby and golf growing up...Married, wife is Natalie.

Islanders TV is back at it again, getting you closer to your favorite team. One of their newestprograms, "I Am" features players discussing a variety of topics, while looking directly intothe camera. This unique perspective gives the impression that are talking directly to the

viewers at home.

Here is a small sampling from Andy Sutton's "I Am" feature. To access the complete "I Am: Andy Sutton," visit newyorkislanders.com and search "I AM" in the Islanders TV console.


2007-2008 HOME SCHEDULENEWYORK ISLANDERSDECEMBERvs. Atlanta thrasherSSaturday, December 1, 2007 @ 7PM TOWN OF OYSTER BAY NIGHTMIKE SILLINGER MINI-BOBBLEHEAD, COURTESY OF BORO RECYCLING - FIRST 10,000 FANS

vs. boston bruinsMonday, December 3, 2007 @ 7PM

vs. phoenix coyotesThursday, December 13, 2007 @ 7PM

vs. PITTSBURGH PENGUINSSaturday, December 15, 2007 @ 7PM

vs. buffalo sabresWednesday, December 19, 2007 @ 7PM

vs. washington capitalsSaturday, December 22, 2007 @ 7PM HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYSSECRET HOLIDAY GIFT BOX - ALL KIDS

vs. toronto maple leafsWednesday, December 26, 2007 @ 7PM

vs. NEW JERSEY DEVILSSaturday, December 29, 2007 @ 7PM TOWN OF BABYLON NIGHTKNIT HAT - FIRST 10,000 FANS

Januaryvs. florida panthersThursday, January 3, 2008 @ 7PM

vs. montreal canadiensTuesday, January 15, 2008 @ 7PM

vs. PHILADELPHIA FLYERSSaturday, January 19, 2008 @ 7PM TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD NIGHTBILL GUERIN MINI-BOBBLEHEAD, COURTESY OF ALLSTATE - FIRST 10,000 FANS

vs. CAROLINA HURRICANESMonday, January 21, 2008 @ 2PM LONG ISLAND HOCKEY FESTSTREET HOCKEY STICK, COURTESY OF THE LIGHTHOUSE AT LONG ISLAND - ALL KIDS

vs. ottawa senatorsTuesday, January 29, 2008 @ 7PM

vs. los angeles kingsThursday, January 31, 2008 @ 7PM

Februaryvs. anaheim ducksTuesday, February 5, 2008 @ 7PM

vs. philadelphia flyersTuesday, February 12, 2008 @ 7PM

vs. ATLANTA THRASHERSSaturday, February 16, 2008 @ 7PM RICK DIPIETRO BOBBLEHEAD NIGHTRICK DIPIETRO MINI-BOBBLEHEAD, COURTESY OF GEICO - FIRST 10,000 FANS

vs. SAN JOSE SHARKSMonday, February 18, 2008 @ 2PM KIDS’ DAY, TOOPUCK BANK, COURTESY OF NEW YORK COMMUNITY BANK- ALL KIDS

vs. tampa bay lightningThursday, February 21, 2008 @ 7PM

vs. PITTSBURGH PENGUINSTuesday, February 26, 2008 @ 7PM

marchvs. PHILADELPHIA FLYERSSaturday, March 1, 2008 @ 2PM FAN APPRECIATION DAYTEAM POSTER, COURTESY OF VALTECH - ALL FANS

vs. FLORIDA PANTHERSSunday, March 2, 2008 @ 3PM ALLSTATE CORE OF THE FOURCOMMEMORATIVE BANNER, COURTESY OF SHARP - ALL FANS

vs. NEW YORK RANGERSThursday, March 6, 2008 @ 7PM

vs. Toronto maple leafSTuesday, March 18, 2008 @ 7PM

vs. pittsburgh penguinsMonday, March 24, 2008 @ 7PM

vs. philadelphia flyersSaturday, March 29, 2008 @ 7PM

APRILvs. NEW jersey devilsTuesday, April 1, 2008 @ 7PM

vs. NEW YORK RANGERSThursday, April 3, 2008 @ 7PM

POST-GAME KIDS SHOOT-OUT:Mon., Jan. 21st, Mon., Feb. 18th, Sat., Mar. 1st, Sun., Mar. 2nd.*All promotions, dates and times are subject to change.

ISLANDERSTOYDRIVE ONDECEMBER 15TH

Buckingham Variety Store

36 Audrey Avenue

Historic Oyster Bay Hamlet

An old fashioned variety storemeeting our customers’

shopping needs since 1946- Toys and Games- Gifts- Cards- Party Goods- Seasonal Goods- Housewares

- Office Supplies- School Supplies- Notions- Clothing- Candy- and More

Ask about our special Holidayoffer for Islanders fans

H

elp the John Theissen Children's Foundation and the New York Islanders

bring some holiday cheer to kids in need.

Just bring three unopened, unwrapped toys to the game on December 15th and

you'll receive a voucher for one free ticket to see the Isles take on the Capitals

on December 22nd. All toys will go to the John Theissen Foundation.

Toy collection will begin at 6pm at select gates around the Coliseum concourse.

There is a limit of one ticket voucher per person.

About the John Theissen Foundation:Since 1992, the John Theissen Foundation has collected over 550,000 new toys

and donated them to sick and underprivileged children in over 185 hospitals

and child-care facilities across Long Island year round. The foundation also

donates therapeutic and recreational equipment. In 15 years, they have never

said no to a child in need. For more information, visit www.jtcf.org

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S

ince 1996, Syosset's Islanders Iceworks has been

the Official Practice Facility of the New York

Islanders, hosting hundreds of Islanders players,

prospects and training camp invitees along the way.

The stunning facility, which features two ice surfaces, a

soft court, strength and conditioning facilities and a

comprehensive pro shop, underwent a dramatic

renovation in 2003. Management left no stone unturned in

transforming the site into a world-class training and

practice facility. In fact, aside from the foundation, there

wasn't much that was left unchanged or tweaked.

Today, the majority of Islanders practices and morning

skates are held at the Syosset facility and the players

couldn't be happier.

“Iceworks is a really great facility,” said Brendan Witt. “It's

nice to walk into the room and see all of the history on the

walls. We just installed a new hot tub and sauna, which has

made it even nicer.”

Practices are open to the general public and there's usually

a great turnout of fans. Practices present fans with an

outstanding opportunity to see the team up close and are a

great place to get some player autographs.

Iceworks has even hosted other NHL teams such as the

St. Louis Blues and Pittsburgh Penguins for practices

when Nassau Coliseum ice was not available. Locally,

Iceworks is home to the Jr. Bobcats, Nassau County's

High School League, SUNY Farmingdale and LICS

(Long Island Collegiate Stars). Travel teams such as the

Gulls, Icecats and Applecore also play a large portion of

their games there.

Each summer, the Islanders host their annual Prospect

Camp at Islanders Iceworks and fans from across the

Island visit the rink to see some of the Islanders' brightest

young stars. This summer, fans got to see a bit of the team's

future, including Jeff Tambellini, Blake Comeau and Kyle

Okposo, as well as some not-so-familiar faces like recent

draft picks Mark Katic and Jason Gregoire.

“The purpose of the camp is twofold: One, it gives coaches

an idea of where each player stands physically, mentally

and hockey-wise. They undergo all types of physical tests

to give the players, and their respective teams (college,

junior or otherwise) a benchmark of where they stand, and

what they need to work toward for the upcoming season,”

said Islanders Assistant General Manager/Director of

Amateur Scouting Ryan Jankowski. “Two, it gives the

players a chance to get acquainted with each other and the

staff that they one day might play for.”

Auditions for the Islanders Ice Girls are also held at

Iceworks every summer.

While Iceworks is first and foremost a home away from

home ice for the Islanders, it also serves as a practice

facility for countless recreational skaters from all reaches

of Long Island. Iceworks' professional faculty includes

players from the New York Islanders and top coaches and

instructors from the area.

Instructional hockey at Islanders Iceworks starts with

“Learn to Skate”, which is a class designed for children

who are essentially putting on skates for the very first time.

As children progress, the programs naturally increase in

difficulty and intensity, with young hockey players

advancing through five levels of classes. The highest level,

“Premier Elite,” is an invitation-only advanced clinic.

In the summer months, and several times during the school

year, Iceworks hosts week-long camps for budding young

hockey players. Camps include instruction from the

Iceworks staff and feature player appearances throughout

the week. Curriculum typically focuses on skills, skating

and skating fundamentals, on- and off ice conditioning,

plus scrimmaging. Campers use the same state-of-the-art

strength and conditioning facilities as Islanders players,

and naturally, the same ice. Iceworks is currently accepting

applications for Christmas Week Camp, which runs

December 26th through 28th.

For Islanders center, Mike Sillinger, hockey is a family

affair, as his sons also skate at Iceworks.

“Since I have kids, Iceworks is really great for them,” said

Mike Sillinger. “You have the big rink and the small rink.

The small rink is great for them because it helps them

develop their skills because they don't have to skate so much.

The big rink is fantastic for us. The ice is always good.”

In addition to youth hockey, there are also instructional

programs for adults. Taught by the hard-working staff of

Islanders Iceworks, anyone can learn how to play ice

hockey at any age. There's also recreational hockey, which

features scrimmages as well as several different “rec”

leagues that are open to the public.

Freestyle sessions are available for the more advanced figure

skaters. In fact, many National Championship skaters, such

as Great Neck's Emily Hughes call Iceworks home.

As one can see, Iceworks is a busy place. The rink

opens each day at 6am for private lessons and

Freestyle (a high level practice session for competitive

figure skaters). Tot classes run during the day and

private lessons begin again around 2pm.

By late afternoon, travel teams and high school teams show

up for practice, and by evening, games are scheduled. Late

evening brings men's league games, open hockey

scrimmages and college practices/games.

“Since we are a two-rink facility, we have the ability to

have figure skating (or learn to skate) on one rink while we

have hockey going on in the other,” said Jen Maksel,

Iceworks Office Manager.

With all this activity, Iceworks typically closes around 1 am.

Thanks to Jen Maksel and Corey Witt for their help withthis story.

For more information on Islanders Iceworks,visit iceworksli.com

Syosset's Islanders Iceworks:Wherepracticemakesperfect

Iceworks' professional faculty includesplayers from the New York Islanders and

top coaches and instructors from the area.

By Andrew Miller


L

eading up to the Winter Holidays, the Islanders

won't just be focusing on their hockey skills, but

also their giving skills. The Islanders are pleased

to announce Islanders Holiday Spirit: Hockey with a

Heart leading up to and through the Holiday season.

Throughout December, Ted Nolan, Mike Bossy, the

players, Sparky and the Ice Girls crew will try to make the

Holiday Season even brighter by buying presents and

making appearances all across Long Island.

One of the highlights of the month will occur when a

group of 250 kids in grades 4th through 6th are given the

opportunity of a lifetime to go on a shopping spree with

Mike Bossy, Entourage's Kevin Connolly and Islanders

players, courtesy of the Islanders Business Club and

United Way. On December 18, thanks to donations from

the IBC and United Way, the group of kids will be visiting

Modell's East Meadow location from 8-9 am. There, they

will "shop 'til they drop," with breakfast provided by

Dunkin Donuts. This event could not take place without

the support of United Way, Modell's, Dunkin Donuts,

Bossy's Bunch, North Shore Motors, Parts Authority,

Tuscan Dairy, KDJ Advertising, Commerce Bank and

Alure Home Improvement.

Just a day earlier, on December 17, the entire team will be

visiting local hospitals including Schneider Children's

Hospital (New Hyde Park), Winthrop University Hospital

(Mineola), Good Samaritan Hospital (West Islip), South

Nassau Communities Hospital (Oceanside), Stony Brook

University Hospital (Stony Brook), and The Henry

Viscardi School, National Center for Disabilities

(Albertson) on December 17. They will be visiting the

child life departments of the hospitals and distributing

toys, which the players and their wives picked out, along

with Islanders memorabilia.

Two days earlier, on December 15 prior to the Islanders-

Penguins game at Nassau Coliseum, the team will be

promoting and collecting toys for the John Theissen

Foundation Toy Drive. All fans that bring three unopened

and unwrapped toys will receive a ticket voucher to the

game on December 22.

The Holiday build-up will end with the Islanders' final

home game prior to Christmas break. On December 22,

when the Islanders host the Washington Capitals, fans will

have the opportunity to win Holiday ornaments decorated

by the players and their wives. A silent auction on the

concourse will take place during the game. After the

second period intermission, the winners will be

announced on the Video Board. For those looking to

include even more decorative ornaments to their

Christmas Tree, an Islanders ornament could be the

perfect addition. All proceeds from the Islanders

Ornament Auction will be donated to the Islanders

Children's Foundation.

Additional reporting by Ann Rina

More exciting Islanders Holiday in December. We hope to see you there!

December 1st:

Sparky and Ice Girls at Winthrop UniversityHoliday PartyThe Ice Girls and Sparky will be on hand from 10:30

am to 12:30pm at the Winthrop University Holiday

Party. The party will be taking place at the

Community Outreach Center.

December 1st:

Sparky and Ice Girls at Reckson Tree LightingOn December 1st the Ice Girls and Sparky will be

participating in the Reckson Tree Lighting from 4:30

pm to 5:45pm. Children from the Glen Cove Boys and

Girls Club who have participated in Islanders Inspire

will be guests at the tree lighting ceremony.

December 8th:

Sparky to Visit Cancer Care Holiday PartyOn December 8th Sparky will be visiting the children

that will be participating in Cancer Care's Holiday

Party from 11 am to 2 pm. This party will be taking

place at the Dolan Center in Greenlawn.

December 17th:

Marty Lyons Foundation Holiday PartySparky, the Ice Girls and a New York Islanders player

will be attending the Marty Lyons Foundation's

Holiday Party. The party will be held at the

Huntington Hilton from 7pm to 9pm.

NYIHOLIDAYSPIRIT:HOCKEYWITHAHEARTBy Jason Lockhart

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T

he Islanders and Atlanta Thrashers met four times during the 2006-07 season with the Islanders taking the season

series 2-1-1, while scoring 16 goals over the four games. Overall, the orange and blue have tallied a 16-9-2-1 mark

against the Thrashers since their inaugural season in 1999-00. After a poor start, the Thrashers have turned their

season around behind new coach and GM Don Waddell, and find themselves right back in the playoff picture. Once again,

Thrashers forward Ilya Kovalchuk is among the league leaders for goals scored and is a threat every time he hits the ice. The

Islanders will look to keep their strong start to the 2007-08 campaign going when they host the Thrashers tonight.

ISLES VS thrasherSSATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2007 - Nassau Coliseum

Goaltenders

34 Wade Dubielewicz

39 Rick DiPietro

Defensemen

2 Aaron Johnson (IR)

4 Bryan Berard

8 Bruno Gervais

14 Chris Campoli

24 Radek Martinek

25 Andy Sutton

32 Brendan Witt - A

44 Freddy Meyer

47 Marc-Andre Bergeron

Forwards

7 Trent Hunter

10 Richard Park

11 Andy Hilbert

12 Chris Simon

13 Bill Guerin - C

16 Jon Sim (IR)

17 Shawn Bates

18 Mike Sillinger - A

20 Sean Bergenheim

26 Ruslan Fedotenko

63 Josef Vasicek

81 Miroslav Satan

89 Mike Comrie

Goaltenders

1 Johan Hedberg

32 Kari Lehtonen

33 Ondrej Pavelec

Defensemen

2 Garnet Exelby

5 Steve McCarthy

7 Mark Popovic

22 Ken Klee

28 Niclas Havelid - A

39 Tobias Enstrom

77 Alexei Zhitnik

Forwards

9 Pascal Dupuis

10 Bryan Little

11 Eric Perrin

12 Todd White

13 Slava Kozlov - A

16 Bobby Holik - C

17 Ilya Kovalchuk - A

18 Marian Hossa - A

20 Steve Rucchin

23 Jim Slater

27 Chris Thorburn

29 Brad Larsen

36 Eric Boulton

38 Darren Haydar

New York Islanders Atlanta Thrashers

GOFIGUREBy Adam Baruch

W

elcome to tonight's game between the

New York Islanders and Atlanta

Thrashers. Tonight marks the 29th

overall meeting between the two organizations. The

Islanders own a 16-9-2-1 all-time record against the

Thrashers, including an 8-6-0-0 advantage in games

played at the Coliseum, and that's where the

numbers begin…

• The Islanders have either won or tied the season

series with the Thrashers in every season except

Atlanta's inaugural campaign in 1999-00.

• Rick DiPietro has two career shutouts against the

Thrashers, which is tied for his career high against

one team. Rick's last shutout vs. Atlanta came on

December 16, 2006 at the Coliseum.

• The Islanders and Thrashers have been involved

in four penalty shots - two for each team - but have

failed to score on all four attempts.

• Sean Bergenheim picked up his first NHL assist

on November 8, 2003 against Atlanta at the

Coliseum, while Chris Campoli appeared in his

100th NHL game while playing the Thrashers on

February 1, 2007.

• Prior to joining the Islanders this season, Andy

Sutton spent the last four and a half seasons with

the Thrashers organization, compiling 21 goals

and 66 assists in 273 games.

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OverviewAt first glance, you wouldn't think Jason Gregoire had the

build of a hockey player, but then again neither did Wayne

Gretzky. Not to compare Gregoire to Gretzky, but looks

can be deceiving.

Everything about Gregoire's look on the ice says that he is

as capable a hockey player as any at the junior level.

With his Lincoln Stars, Gregoire has done nothing but

shine. In 2006-07, his rookie season, Gregoire led the team

with a +28 rating and was 16-20-36 in only 32 games.

Now in his second season with Lincoln, Gregoire has

become a team leader. His 23 points as of November 27

were tied for fifth best in the league and his 15 assists were

tied for third best.

Gregoire has also chipped in with five power play and two

shorthanded points. His +2 rating is the second highest on a

struggling Lincoln team.

While at this summer's Islanders Prospects Camp, Jason

Gregoire was one of the best young prospects on the ice.

During the scrimmages he contributed on the scoresheet

playing with and against talented prospects such as Jeff

Tambellini and Frans Nielsen.

What They're Saying...Joe Clark, Scout:"The first thing that stands out is that Jason has a presence

on the ice. He doesn't get rattled and looks likes he's been

there. He's a strong kid and strong over the puck. Jason

doesn't lose many one-on-one battles. His work habits are

really good. I watched him in practice one day to get a feel

for what he's like not in a game situation. He's pretty much

the same. He's serious about his game and a focused kid.

Off the ice, Jason is a real genuine kid. It was nice to be

around a humble kid.

"He's kind of like a sniper waiting in the wings. He has a

very good shot, with a quick release. At the Junior level he

is used in every situation. He's not afraid to sacrifice the

body and block shots."

Looking AheadGregoire has really come into his own in his second season

with Lincoln, however, as this is just the beginning of his

young career, he still has much to learn. For now, Gregoire

is panning out just like the Islanders were hoping when

they selected him in the third round of this year's draft.

"Everyone's skating needs to improve," said Clark. "He'll

become stronger and have to adjust to each higher level.

With his work ethic and his approach I don't see him

having any issues making those adjustments."

ProjectionFollowing this season, Gregoire will join powerhouse

North Dakota in the NCAA. There, Gregoire will be

seriously tested, playing in arguably the strongest league in

college hockey. Each week, he'll go against the likes of

Minnesota, Denver and Wisconsin, all teams that have won

National Championships over the past five years.

Gregoire's numbers suggest he could become a bona fide

sniper. But before we jump to any conclusions based on his

performance in juniors, we'll see how he adjusts to college

hockey. But according to the scouting staff, Gregoire has

been able to make the right adjustments at every level he's

reached.

JASONGREGOIRE

ORANGE & BLUEChippers:

An All-Around Player By Jason Lockhart

Left Wing • Height: 5-11 • Weight: 175 • Shoots: Left • Born: February 24, 1989 - Winnipeg, Manitoba

2007-08 Team: Lincoln (USHL) • Acquired: Islanders 2007 third-round draft pick (76th overall)


What makes youan Islander?

Bruce OckendenVictoria, British Columbia

I was an Islanders fan before they became a powerhouse in the late 70's. Living on the west coast of Canada and feeling

like I'm the only fan here. Sticking with them through the good times and the bad. Seemingly being the only person in

Canada cheering for them vs. Canucks in 1982, Oilers in 1981, 1983 and 1984 the Habs in 1993. Hoping each year they

can win the Cup. And going to New York twice to see them play live at home (both wins!!!).

Dan FisherDaytona Beach, FL

After 15+ years of being a season ticket holder (and

NEVER missing a game), I found the need to move to

Daytona Beach. The hardest thing about moving was

giving up my tickets. The first phone call I made down

here was to the local cable company and placed an

emergency hook up order so I could get the Center Ice

package. You see, my first day in Florida was the first

Islanders-Rangers game and I couldn't miss that. Even

though I'm living in Florida, I still consider myself a

season ticket holder - in spirit anyway.

Eric M. FrazierYucaipa, CA

I have been an Islanders fan for a long time (not as long

as some, but longer than others) even through the tough

times and uniform changes. I will always be an Islanders

fan and attend games whenever I can, even though I live

in California. My dream is to someday go to New York and

be able to walk around Nassau Coliseum and see all the

sites, the championship banners, the retired numbers and

just soak in the atmosphere and think of all the great

moments that have occurred at this historic arena (and

hopefully many more to come).

Brian RogersSouthold, NY

The love of the game

Being a fan

Steve Webb

Overtime wins

The big hits

The four Stanley Cup wins

Loving the sound of when we score on the Rangers

The Chicken Dance

Tell us what makes YOU an Islander. Go to newyorkislanders.com and click on Fan Zone.


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Al Arbour Night, #1,500 Jersey AuctionFollowing Al Arbour Night, #1,500 the team auctioned off

game-worn jerseys from that night's 3-2 victory over the

Pittsburgh Penguins. Each jersey was emblazoned with a

#1,500 patch to commemorate Coach Arbour's monumental

achievement. By the close of the auction, the team raised

over $20,457 for the Islanders Children's Foundation. The

top 10 earning jerseys from the auction were:

1. Bill Guerin . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,561.99

2. Rick DiPietro . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,471

3. Mike Sillinger . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,310

4. Trent Hunter . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,130

5. Mike Comrie . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,030

6. Miroslav Satan . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,010

7. Ruslan Fedotenko . . . . . . . . . .$1,000

8. Wade Dubielewicz . . . . . . . . . . .$990

9. Brendan Witt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$910

10. Bruno Gervais . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$945

JERSEYSOFFOFTHEIRBACKS &STICKSOUTOFTHEIRHANDS: Auctions on game-worn jerseys and game-used sticks raise nearly $33,000 for the Islanders Children's Foundation.

By Andrew Miller & Ann Rina

Sticks out of their Hands AuctionAs part of Islander's Children's Foundation Night on

November 21st, the team held a silent auction for game-used

sticks from that night's game. Following the game, the winner

received the stick personally from the player, who also signed

the stick and took photos, as well. The auction raised more

than $12,250 for the Islanders Children's Foundation. The top

10 earning sticks from the auction were:

1. Rick DiPietro ..........................$2,000

2. Miroslav Satan ........................$1,000

3. Mike Comrie ..............................$850

4. Bill Guerin ................................$720

5. Chris Simon ..............................$700

6. Bryan Berard ............................$700

7. Brendan Witt ............................$560

8. Trent Hunter..............................$550

9. Wade Dubielewicz ......................$500

10. Ruslan Fedotenko ......................$500

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he Islanders are always looking for innovative

ways to raise money for the Islanders Children's

Foundation and earlier this season the team held

two unique auctions to address this concern.


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