http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=RssNewsPage Islanders NHL Enterprises, L.P. (c) 2008 NHL. All Rights Reserved Mon, 12 May 2008 02:49:47 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362979 The 2008 draft pool is considered the deepest in years and the Islanders are set to select higher in this year's Entry Draft than they have in the past seven. With the Islanders selecting fifth in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft on Friday, June 20 in O... New York Islanders Fri, 09 May 2008 11:49:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362855 With elementary schools just weeks away from concluding, Bruno Gervais and the Islanders wanted to get one last message out to the students before they went their separate ways: Keep Reading! On Monday, Gervais visited Camp Avenue Elementary Sc... New York Islanders Thu, 08 May 2008 11:24:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362785 Robin Figren The New York Islanders have signed Swedish left wing prospect Robin Figren (pronounced FEE-grehn) to a three-year entry level contract. As the team&r... New York Islanders Wed, 07 May 2008 03:52:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362750 Mike Sillinger Islanders assistant captain Mike Sillinger will be stopping by the TV 10/55 news studio tonight and will sit down with Sports Director and Host CJ Pa... New York Islanders Wed, 07 May 2008 12:44:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362725 The New York Islanders are hosting the second event in their summer-long series of RE/MAX Open Houses at Nassau Coliseum on Wednesday, May 14. Doors open for the event at 6:30 pm and all are invited.  This RE/MAX Islanders Open House wil... New York Islanders Wed, 07 May 2008 09:34:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362623 Joel Rechlicz Photo by Andy Camp The New York Islanders have signed right wing Joel Rechlicz (pronounced WRECK-lidge) to a three-year entry level co... New York Islanders Tue, 06 May 2008 11:45:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362523   Bruno Gervais has been the consummate professional since being drafted by the Islanders in 2003. Whether he's shutting down the opposition on the ice or taking part in a hos... New York Islanders Mon, 05 May 2008 12:20:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362770 The Islanders took another step, literally in this case, in being an active participant within the community again on Sunday morning, as many full and part time Islanders employees participated in the Great Strides walk at Lido Beach. The Great ... New York Islanders Sun, 04 May 2008 07:46:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362766 Photo Gallery Although it was damp outside on Sunday morning, there was still an exciting and fun filled atmosphere out at William Floyd Elementary School in Shirley, the home of this year’s Special Olympics Long Island Region Spring Ga... New York Islanders Sun, 04 May 2008 07:30:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362763   Photo Gallery With thousands of people heading over to Mitchell Field this weekend to register for the Long Island Marathon, many of them then made their way across the street with their families to have a great afternoon at the Long Is... Sat, 03 May 2008 07:53:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362310 The 2008 draft pool is considered the deepest in years and the Islanders are set to select higher in this year’s Entry Draft than they have in the past seven. With the Islanders selecting fifth in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft on Friday, June 2... New York Islanders Fri, 02 May 2008 11:27:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362113 By Jason Lockhart and Adam Baruch Bill Guerin, Jaromir Jagr, Thomas Vanek, Carey Price and Daniel Dore all have something in common: they were selected fifth overall in their respective NHL Entry Drafts. Newyorkislanders.com takes a look back... New York Islanders Wed, 30 Apr 2008 01:29:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=362013 Rick DiPietro and Garth Snow Islanders GM Garth Snow and goaltender Rick DiPietro were selected to the new National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA)... New York Islanders Tue, 29 Apr 2008 02:35:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361975 Photo Gallery From Day One, the Islanders knew they were getting more than just a longtime NHL goal scorer and leader in Bill Guerin. They knew they were also getting a person who cared about the community. That was none more evident than on ... New York Islanders Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:38:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361908 Center Rob Hennigar, who signed with the Islanders on April 9, 2008, won the Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS) Player of the Year Award at the BLG Awards Ceremony on Monday night. Hennigar, the all-time points leader at the University of New... New York Islanders Mon, 28 Apr 2008 02:59:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361704 The New York Islanders are proud to announce the creation of the Islanders Community Events (I.C.E.)Tour, which will hit the streets of Long Island this summer and give Islanders fans a chance to interact with their favorite hockey team. The I.C... New York Islanders Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:41:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361670 Each year in June, hundreds of teenage hockey players anxiously await their fate, hoping their name gets chosen. The NHL Entry Draft decides the future of the most talented hockey players in the world. Whether a player is selected in the fir... New York Islanders Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:26:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361566 The 2008 draft pool is considered the deepest in years and the Islanders are set to select higher in this year's Entry Draft than they have in the past seven. With the Islanders selecting fifth in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft on Friday, June 20 in O... New York Islanders Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:35:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361534 The Central Scouting Service released its final ranking for the upcoming 2008 NHL Entry Draft. The Top 15 North Americans skater stayed mainly intact, but there was some changing among the five highly-touted defensemen expected to go in the top te... New York Islanders Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:59:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361396 Bill Guerin The New York Islanders organization is proud to announce captain Bill Guerin as its nominee for the 2007-08 King Clancy Memorial Trophy, awarded to a pl... New York Islanders Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:26:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361252 Islanders captain Bill Guerin will be doing an ESPN media blitz today and is scheduled to appear on ESPN programs such as: The Hot List, ESPNews PreGame, ESPNews Gametime, ESPNews Postgame, The Mike Tirico Show (ESPN Radio), and in an ESPN.com c... New York Islanders Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:44:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361234 Tomas Marcinko The New York Islanders have agreed to terms with forward Tomas Marcinko, their 2006 fourth round draft pick, to a three-year entry level contract. ... New York Islanders Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:54:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361157 Just four seasons into his NHL career and at the age of 27, Trent Hunter is already becoming one of the Islanders' young leaders that will be with the team for years to come. Fresh off a five-year contract extension, Hunter was able to focus solel... New York Islanders Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:59:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=361586 Photo Gallery The Islanders Fan Fest made a stop at Christopher Morley Park in Searingtown to be a part of the Boy Scout’s big “Scoutwalk” event that they hold each year. The event is held each year to raise money for improv... New York Islanders Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:01:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360926 The LIL Islanders will be comprised of Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams from the Long Island Waves and Suffolk PAL and will adopt the Islanders colors; The Islanders to provide scholarships for families who cannot afford the cost of travel hockey for the... New York Islanders Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:50:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360918 On Wednesday night in the Nassau Coliseum, Islanders fans heard from the Islanders' leaders about the franchise's plans, both on and off the ice. Islanders owner Charles Wang, GM Garth Snow, head coach Ted Nolan and Senior VP of Sales, Marketing... New York Islanders Fri, 18 Apr 2008 03:11:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360905 The 2008 draft pool is considered the deepest in years and the Islanders are set to select higher in this year’s Entry Draft than they have in the past seven. With the Islanders selecting fifth in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft on Friday, June 2... Adam Baruch | Media Relations Assistant Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:30:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360812 To become a member of the Islanders Business Club, with membership (including 2 season tickets), call Jennifer Meilan now at 516.501.6719 The Islanders Business Club was a smash success in its inaugural season, garnering attention and acclai... New York Islanders Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:32:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360706 Photo Gallery Garth Snow and Ted Nolan On Wednesday night in the Nassau Coliseum, Islanders fans heard from the Islanders' leaders about the franchise's plans ... New York Islanders Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:42:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360526 The New York Islanders are already gearing up for the 2008-09 season and beyond – and they're letting fans in on their plans. Tonight from 7-9 pm at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the Islanders are hosting an Open House whic... New York Islanders Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:32:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360524 Rick DiPietro Islanders all-star goaltender Rick DiPietro is serving as a guest studio analyst for VERSUS during the network’s coverage of the Stanley Cup P... New York Islanders Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:26:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360850 Monday night was awards night for the student athletes of High School West, a part of the Half Hollow Hills school district in Dix Hills. From 7 to 9 pm, student athletes of the high school were recognized for their great seasons. A special trea... New York Islanders Mon, 14 Apr 2008 07:53:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360396 Rick DiPietro Islanders all-star goaltender Rick DiPietro has been asked by VERSUS to sit in as a guest studio analyst during the network’s coverage of the ... New York Islanders Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:52:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=359841 The New York Islanders are already gearing up for the 2008-09 season and beyond – and they're letting fans in on their plans. On Wednesday, April 16 from 7-9 pm at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, the Islanders are hosti... New York Islanders Sun, 13 Apr 2008 01:25:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360848 Photo Gallery With many of his biggest fans preparing to begin their little league baseball season, Sparky decided to stop in Dix Hills to be a part of the Half Hollow Hills Little League Parade. The parade started at Candlewood Middle School... New York Islanders Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:35:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360273 On Friday, Islanders defenseman Jack Hillen was given NCAA First Team All-American status by the members of the American Hockey Coaches Association. Hillen signed with the Islanders on April 1 and played in the team’s final two games, record... New York Islanders Sat, 12 Apr 2008 05:58:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360161 Name: Blake Kessel Position: Defenseman Team: Waterloo (38-17-5) League: USHL Acquired: Islanders 2007 sixth-round draft pick (166th overall) Stats to date: Games Played (56) Goals (19), Assists (35), Points (54), PIM (24) Update: No. ... Jason Lockhart | Website/Publications Coordinator Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:12:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=360155 The 2008 draft pool is considered the deepest in years and the Islanders are set to select higher in this year’s Entry Draft than they have in the past seven. With the Islanders selecting fifth in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft on Friday, June 2... Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:02:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=359993 Jason Gregoire Islanders prospects Jason Gregoire and Blake Kessel were recognized for their outstanding seasons in the United States Hockey League. Gregoire, draf... New York Islanders Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:45:00 EDT http://islanders.nhl.com/team/app/?service=page&page=NewsPage&articleid=359982 MSG PRESS RELEASE: MSG Media and HUMMER announced today that the Islanders and Rangers are the co-winners of the inaugural “HUMMER Metro Ice Challenge.”  The innovative hockey initiative established an “official” ri... New York Islanders Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:46:00 EDT