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In their continued efforts to make New York Islandersgames the premier destination for Long Islandfamilies, the Islanders are offering a lower level

season ticket for young fans that will cost just $10 a game.

Not surprisingly, in the first month since its introduction,this offer has become a hot ticket.

"The NYI365 KIDS SEASON PASS came about after(owner) Charles Wang made it clear to us in our off-seasonmeetings that our organization has three primary goals,"said Chris Dey, Islanders Senior Vice President of Sales,Marketing and Operations. "Our goals are for Islandersgames to be the number one entertainment option for LongIsland families, to pack the Coliseum for every game and -it goes without saying - to bring the Stanley Cup back toLong Island."

The one-of-a-kind NYI365 KIDS SEASON PASS givesyoungsters 42 games of the best Rick DiPietro, the Islandersand the NHLhave to offer - including 4 games versus SidneyCrosby and the Penguins, as well as 4 games each against theRangers, Devils and Flyers.

Islanders fans ordering one full adult season ticket at theclub's already discounted prices can reserve the seat next tothem for a child 12 years and younger for the 2007-08season for just $420. Tickets are currently available indesignated family sections comprised of lower level seatsat the Coliseum.

Even the NHL commissioner was excited by the Islanders'initiative to bring hockey to more families in New York.

"We applaud the Islanders for an innovation thatencourages families and young people to attend ourgames,” said NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. “Thisinitiative presents an opportunity to share the excitement ofNational Hockey League action with even more fans.”

Since the NYI365 KIDS SEASON PASS is for children 12years of age or younger, tickets will be exclusivelydesigned and coded for children. In addition, there will be aseparate entrance for families with the pass to enter NassauVeterans Memorial Coliseum on game days.

"Of course, we want to see all kinds of fans packing ourgames at the Coliseum," said Islanders head coach TedNolan. "But let's face it: there's nothing like a jammed hockeybarn when there are young fans cheering their hearts out. Ilove the fact that Charles is making $10 tickets available forkids. I really hope our fans take advantage of this offer."

The NYI365 KIDS SEASON PASS is available for alimited time only. Fans are encouraged to inquire aboutticket availability as soon as possible because the familysections are expected to sell out quickly.

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If you haven't made the trip out to the newly renovatedNew York Islanders Team Store in the Broadway Mallin Hicksville, it's time you did. That's because the

Islanders Team Store has just about everything an Isles fancould wish for, from authentic team jerseys for the mostdedicated fans to bibs and pacifiers for the littlest ones.

The store has a great selection of Islanders t-shirts, nameand number tees, sweatshirts and hooded sweatshirts, aswell as a full selection of Islanders hats for men, women andchildren. Golfers can add a bit of the orange and blue totheir game by visiting the store's golf section which featuresgolf bags, head covers, gift sets, golf balls and more.

The new Reebok EDGE jerseys are in and for a limitedtime, when you purchase an adult replica or authenticjersey at full price, you'll receive a free Reebok garmentbag (valued at $25).

The Team Store even offers a huge selection of Islanderscollectibles and memorabilia including signed framedphotos, autographed sticks and game worn jerseys, plus afull collection of mini-banners.

If you want to meet your favorite players in person, there'sno better place than at one of the many player-signingsessions they're hosting throughout the season. Be sure tocheck newyorkislanders.com for dates and player names.

To take a tour of the New York Islanders TeamStore and see all the great new merchandise, go toIslanders TV at newyorkislanders.com and searchkeyword “store”.

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NYI365 Kids Season Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Cover Story: Bill Guerin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

What Makes You An Islander? . . . . . . . . . 6

Players' Perspectives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Memoirs of an Islanders Fan . . . . . . . . . . 9

Islanders Business Club Profile. . . . . . . . 11

RexCorp Islanders Inspire . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Core of the Four: Mike Bossy . . . . . . . . . 13

Know Your Islanders: Jon Sim . . . . . . . . 14

Islanders TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

07/08 Match-ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Isles Snapshots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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aLETTERFROM

SPARKYDear Islanders Fans:

Welcome to the Islanders Kids' Opening Day!

If you're like me, you're probably very excited that it's time once again for hockey season. The Isles haveadded some fantastic new players to an already amazing team, so this season should be a great one!

Today's Kids' Opening Day is being presented by RexCorp Islanders Inspire. Thanks to RexCorpIslanders Inspire and its supporters, thousands of kids are here enjoying today's game.

Inside this special kid's issue of Islanders Illustrated, you'll find a great story on our new captain,Bill Guerin and how his parents played a huge role in making him the player (and the person) he istoday. In Player Perspectives, members of the Islanders reflect on their earliest hockey memories.There's even a Fun & Games section inside that features - you guessed it - fun and games.

Don't forget, there are loads of great weekend and afternoon games this season with tons ofgiveaways for kids!

Have fun at today's game and I hope to see you in the stands!

All the best,

Sparky

P.S. Kids, be sure to wear the D.P. jersey you got today to school tomorrow!

thefamilyman

By Jason Lockhart


From parents to wife to children,Captain Bill Guerin looks to his support system for guidance

Almost 16 seasons after making his debut withthe New Jersey Devils during the 1991-92season, Islanders Captain Bill Guerin has more

to worry about than just scoring goals and winningStanley Cups. Approaching 37 years of age, Guerin has awife and four kids, to whom he is extremely devoted. Butit's the relationship and values he learned from his parentsthat Guerin has tried to pass onto his four children.

Guerin grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts lovinghockey from an early age. For as far back as he couldremember, the right wing's father built a makeshift rink inthe backyard so he could practice his hockey skills all dayand night.

Along with the labors of setting up the rink each winter,Guerin's parents were responsible for driving Guerin tohis youth hockey games. And as any hockey parent wouldknow, that included early morning practices any day of theweek.

“My parents were a great support system,” said Guerin. “Iplayed all the time, and they were always right there,making sure I made every practice and game on time.”

Guerin kept up his hockey playing for the love of thegame. His continuing of the sport lay completely in hisown hands.

“I played because I was having fun,” said Guerin. “Myparents never put any pressures on me to keep playing. Idon't think there was ever day I didn't want to be a hockeyplayer and my family always supported me.”

Not only did his parents never push him to pursue hockey,they were also completely positive about hisperformances. You would never hear anycriticism about his game no matter how heplayed.

“My dad would never say anything otherthan how proud he was of me,” said Guerin.“The only time he ever yelled at me was when I wasaround ten because I did something really stupid and gotkicked out of a game. I embarrassed myself and my team.That was the only time. He just wanted me to have fun.”

It was apparent at an early age that Guerin was a skilledhockey player, but his education was also very important

while he was growing up. If there was one thing hisparents did pressure Guerin about, it was his grades.

“They made sure I had something to fall back on,” saidGuerin. “My dad was a big education guy. He made sure Ikept up my end of the bargain by getting good grades.”

Guerin held up his end of the bargain, attending BostonCollege, but after showing exceptional talent whileplaying for the Eagles, he turned pro after two collegiateseasons. Proud of their son's accomplishments, his parentshad no regrets letting their son forego his final two yearsof school to follow his dream.

And on February 20, 1992, at the age of 21, Guerin madehis NHL debut, completing his lifelong goal of reachingthe highest level of hockey. And he wasn't alone. His dadmade the trip out to Chicago.

“It was so great to see my dad out there,” said Guerin. “It meanteverything to me to have him at my first game. My parents stillcome out to see my games. They're still there for me.”

But now Guerin is a father of his own, meeting his wifeKara through a friend during his playing days in New

Jersey. Since their marriage, they've had four kids - Kayla(10), Grace (8), Liam (6) and Lexi (4).

The additions to his family have changed things forGuerin who must now balance hockey with his newresponsibilities.

“When you're playing in the NHL and you're youngwithout children, you pretty much go on your ownschedule,” said Guerin. “You don't think about kids

running around. When you're a young married couple, it'spretty easy and fun. That all changed when we had kids.You have different responsibilities. It doesn't always go assmoothly at home as it once did. Ababy might cry during apre-game nap or the night before a game. You have tothink as a father and not as a hockey player when you're athome. I've always tried to leave the game at the rink, no

matter what. If we lose or I have a bad game, it shouldn'tbe brought home. The kids don't need a grumpy dadaround the house. Despite all the change, it's been great.”

One of the toughest situations hockey families have tocope with is not only their father being away for days andweeks at a time due to the travel, but also the constantmoving. Guerin and his family have had to make anumber of moves because of trades and signingselsewhere.

“It's tough at times, but it's all we know as a family,” saidGuerin. “We all realize that it's not the ideal situation, buthockey has treated us well. We don't take that for granted.It's hard to uproot and leave friends behind, but it becomeseasier each time.”

Guerin insisted that the one person who makes the moveseven easier is his wife Kara. As the wife to a professionalhockey player and the mother of four kids, she has quite ahandful. And Guerin gives her all the credit in the world.

“She's so important to us, I can't even explain,” saidGuerin. “She is our support system. In order to survive,your family has to have a strong wife. She runs a pretty

good ship - knowing their schedules and where they haveto be. She's really got it together.”

With his kids now old enough to understand what he doesfor a living, Guerin can bring them to games so they canwatch him play.

“I can't bring them everyday because they're in school,”said Guerin. “But they come to weekend or afternoongames. My son Liam comes down during the day and I let

him bring his skates. He loves being in thelocker room and saying hi to the guys.”

Like Liam, his oldest daughter Kayla hasalready picked up hockey. Guerin says Liamis having fun with it. “Playing sports is agood way to make friends,” said Guerin.

But like his parents, he just wants his children to have fun.“I want to be like my parents were for me. I never thinkthey play a bad game. I just want them to be happy andhope they love what they're doing.”


“My dad would never say anything otherthan how proud he was of me.”


What makes youan Islander?

Over the summer months, we sent out an appeal to fans on ourwebsite to tell us what exactly it was that made them Islanders.Within hours, our inboxes were flooded with a bevy of quotes,quips and one-liners from Islanders fans from all over theplanet. This deluge of responses continues to this day, becausewhether they're right here in Nassau County or halfwayaround the globe, Isles fans always have something to say.

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

William M. Dietrick Calgary, Alberta

I will tell you about my first jersey. In 1974, I was 8 andgrowing up in Saskatoon. The Islanders were loadedwith Sask talent: Bourne, Lewis, Gillies, Trottier, PatPrice. I was an instant Isles fan.

I asked my mom for a #9 Gillies jersey for Christmasthat year. My mom asked me what an Islanders jerseylooked like and I explained to her that it was blue withorange and white striping and a round logo of an islandon it. Five days before Christmas a present under thetree was unmistakably a hockey jersey...I was amped.On Christmas morning, I raced to put on my Islanderssweater (I was going to crush the Leafs that day on thestreet). I tore open the wrapping and found a WinnipegJets jersey. I have to tell you, I snapped. I threw atantrum unmatched in my life. My mother is a toughprairie mother and not moved easily by a kid’s whinytantrum, but she went to the store on Boxing Day andexchanged that jersey for me.

Paula SledgeKings Park, NY

[I’m an Islander because of]... my son’s first Islandersgame!! He is a very shy little boy...He was a bit shellshocked by all the rowdy people but by the end of thegame he was yelling and cheering with the best of them.When Mother's Day came around he had to make me aplaque with his favorite memory with me and it wasthat game. That just said it all.

The Hirsch FamilySayville, NY

On July 2nd, 2007, we visited the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. There were tons of Islanders features in the Hallof Fame that brought us great pride, but none more than the section dedicated to the great teams of the late 70's andearly 80's – the Dynasty section. Our family brought Long Island to the Cup. Now it’s time to bring the Cup back toLong Island.



MIROSLAV SATANReflects on his early years in Czechoslovakia“Soccer and hockey were always the biggest sports inCzechoslovakia. The ice hockey World Championship wasclosely followed, especially the games against Russia. Eversince the 1968 Russian invasion, Czechoslovakians reallywanted to beat the Russians, at least in sports. We reallyliked when the Czechoslovakian National Team beat theRussian National Team. One of the most successful years Iremember as a kid was 1985 when Czechoslovakia won theWorld Championship in Prague. I was only ten years old,but it had a big impact on me. Since that day, I dreamed ofmaking it to the National Team and playing hockey.”

“Darius Rusnak was my favorite player on the 1985National Team. He was a centerman and wore number 18. Idon't know if it was a coincidence, but I started wearingnumber 18 as well when I first played hockey. He was areally skilled player, so that's why I liked him the most. I gota chance to play with him when I was 18 years old and firstcoming up with the National Team. It was an interestingexperience. He was a very classy guy and to this day is oneof the most respected hockey players in Slovakia.”

chris SimonDiscusses his junior days“I started playing hockey when I was four or five, andplayed on a team when I was that young. Later, I gotdrafted to the Ottawa 67's in the OHL and from there I gottraded to the Greyhounds of the OHL. I got drafted by theFlyers in 1990 and it's been great from there.”

“I've had a lot of great coaches. I can't pick just one as my mostinfluential. It's no secret that Ted (Nolan) helped me a lot inJuniors, so through Juniors it would have to be him. It's greatto be back playing under him again. In the NHL, I've had a lotof different coaches who have helped me in different ways.”

MIke SillingerRemembers his earliest hockey memories“I was a young kid who loved hockey. From the time I wasthree or four years old I would have my skates put on forme. I picked it up real easy. I would skate around at that ageand stickhandle well. I was fortunate to have natural talent.I wasn't pushed by my parents. It was just something that Iloved. We had a rink right outside our house and I'd put onmy skates and go out and skate. When I was seven or eight,I would play with the ten, 11, 12 year olds. I would comehome every day and go skate. To this day I still love it. I'mfortunate to be successful at it.”

JEFFTAMBELLINIInternational experience“Since my father played in the NHL, I was introduced tohockey very early in my life. I was born near Vancouverand had the opportunity to be around hockey all the time. Ialso lived in Calgary for a short period of time.”

“By the time I was five, my dad moved to Switzerland andAustria to play hockey there, and our family went withhim. I went to an International school for two years. Thefirst year was mainly English, but the second year wespoke a lot of German. I felt like I was stuck in the middleof nowhere being a Canadian kid. But, overall it was agreat experience.”

“I ended up back in Vancouver when my dad worked in theCanucks' front office. He would bring me into the lockerroom and I'd get to skate on the ice for an hour after themorning practices. It was a great experience being a kidand being around the players. Looking back, I reallysoaked it in.”

andyhilbertOn choosing his path"I idolized my older cousin Matthew, and did whatever hedid. That's how I first got into hockey. I started playingwhen I was about three. I played house league up inMichigan and it pretty much snowballed from there.”

"My earliest professional memory was going to seeGretzky and Fuhr with Edmonton when they playedDetroit. I remember bringing my baseball glove to catchpucks, but no luck."

"The most influential coach I had when I was younger wasPat Doptis, who saw that I had some talent and took meunder his wing. He was a great teacher, and made sure thatI didn't get off track."

players’perspectives:growing uponthe iceThe Islanders recount hockey tales from their younger years

Since today's Kids’ Opening Day is celebrating the Islanders' youngest fans, weasked the current team to reflect on their early years as budding young players.

A young Andy Hilbert

Mike Sillinger as a youngsterfront row, third from left


Imust have been in third grade, maybe fifth. I had neverbeen to a hockey game before. I came home fromschool one day and there was a note left on the table

telling me to get ready because my Uncle Tom had gottenus tickets for the game that night.

The arena seemed bigger than life. I had gotten myselftickets to a playoff game where the Islanders were playingthe Devils. I don't remember much from the actual gameexcept for the energy – the place was charged. The end ofthe game is what turned me completely on to the sport.

The Islanders were winning 7-4 with little time left, whenout of nowhere Pierre Turgeon came flying down the icewith the puck. He pulled up, the crowd hushed, un-phasedhe smiled and lit the lamp. The place erupted. Out ofnowhere a Devil lunged at him sending him across the icein pain. The players on the bench rushed the ice in defenseof their fallen leader. There was a battle on the ice! Thedisplay of heart was inspirational. Even the goalies helpedwith the fight. That was a game I will forever remember.

William DithridgeRocky Point, NY

Iremember it like it was yesterday. My father was ableto get seats in the 200 section behind the Islanders net.It was a company business outing and the person my

father was with assured my father we would go into theIslanders locker room after the game if the Islanders didn'tlose. They were playing the Edmonton Oilers that nightand I looked at my dad and said "How come we can't meetthe players in the locker room if they lose?" My father said"Because Al Arbour will be very loud with his players." Sothe game went on and I loved every second of it. When thegame came to an end I was excited because the Islanders

tied Edmonton. I said "Dad, are we going to meet theplayers?" My father smiled at me and said "Sorry Dan, atie is a loss for these Islanders." It never bothered me thatwe didn't get to meet the Stanley Cup Islanders that night.When I looked back at my missed opportunity, I alwayssay to myself "A tie was considered a loss that night andthat is why they were champions!"

Daniel StegnerNorthport, NY

My life as an Islander fan started during theinaugural season when my friend’s dad tookme to the first “Stick Night.” We went to

celebrate both my friend Ted's birthday and also hisyounger brother Matt's, as they were born on the same day3 years apart. We went on to become the only Islandersfans in a neighborhood of Rangers fans and we remainloyal to this day. The stick was very basic with just thewords New York Islanders on the shaft. I hung it in mybedroom for many years as a kid and it now hangs proudlyin my office among my sports memorabilia. It’s the oldestpiece I have but the one I cherish most.

Mike FatseSandy Hook, CT

memoirs ofanislanders fanchildhoodexperiences

By the readers of newyorkislanders.com

Check back to newyorkislanders.com for your chance tosubmit your stories for an upcoming edition of “Memoirsof an Islanders Fan” in Islanders Illustrated.

If you’re a New York Islanders fan without a seasonticket plan, it’s time you got on board. There arecountless reasons why you should dive in.

First off, with a Full Season Plan, you’ll save up to 50% offBox Office prices – that’s right – half off! What’s more,with your NYI365 Membership (included with FullSeason Tickets) you’ll enjoy some of the best perks in all ofpro sports, like the exclusive NYI365 Autograph Party,guaranteed same seats for the playoffs, Nassau ColiseumEvent Presales, Bonus Seats, “Bring a Friend Nights,”Open Practice Sessions, NYI365 Member Discount Cardand the new online “Islanders Account Manager.” Best ofall, you won’t miss a single minute of the action.

“I’ve learned to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow seasonticket holders…it’s like having a unique family away fromhome,” said Wayne Cimons, season ticket holder since2003.

Bringing the younger members of your family just goteasier and more affordable, thanks to the NYI365 KidsSeason Pass. Just purchase a Full Season Plan Ticket in oneof the new Family Sections and you can add on an NYI365Kids Season Pass for just $420! That’s just $10 per game!

If you’re still on the fence over whether or not to buyseason tickets, Lawrence Ziegler, a season ticket holdersince 1993, thinks of it in these terms: “It’s a lot of fun andTV doesn’t do the game justice. [The best part is] the fact Ihave a great seat for every home game.”

You can’t argue with that logic.

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PRE-GAME NETWORKINGThis season, the club will host seven networking events one-hour

prior to some of our biggest games this season. Each event will fea-

ture highly recognized business, sports and political leaders, such

as Charles B. Wang, owner of the New York Islanders, as well as

complimentary refreshments. Additional invitations can be pur-

chased at $25 per ticket, per event.

WEBSITEwww.islandersbusinessclub.com will launch in October 2007 and

will be prominently featured on the New York Islanders website

(newyorkislanders.com). Participating businesses will be featured

in this site's business directory page along with their company

name, business description, contact information and a link to their

company's website. Valued at $400.

EXECUTIVE PROFILEAn Executive Profile feature is also planned for the site, enabling

visitors to get an in-depth look at various community business

leaders. Valued at $500.

ISLANDERS ILLUSTRATEDIslanders Illustrated is the team's new game-day magazine that is

being distributed to all fans this season. The Islanders Mean

Business Night issue of Islanders Illustrated will focus on

Islanders Business Club members and be distributed to the more

than 16,000 fans who attend that night's game versus the New

York Rangers. Valued at $350.

CLUB MEMBERSHIP IS ONLY $850*(A $1,250 VALUE)

To learn more about building a partnershipwith the Islanders, call Catie Bennett at:

[email protected]

*New York Islanders season or partial ticket plan required.Prices starting at $385.

The Islanders Business Club is a business and social network that was created to help busi-nesses get the most out of their relationships with the Islanders and our partners. IslandersHall of Famer, Mike Bossy proudly serves as Islanders Business Club Executive Director. As

members of the club, businesses will have the opportunity to attend several pre-game networkingevents throughout the year, while promoting themselves on the web, in print and in arena.

IslES vs. NEW YORK RANGERSWednesday, October 10, 2007 @ 7PMISLANDERS MEAN BUSINESS

IslES vs. PITTSBURGH PENGUINSSaturday, November 3, 2007 @ 7PMAL ARBOUR NIGHT, #1,500

IslES vs. BOSTON BRUINSSaturday, November 24, 2007 @ 7PMTOWN OF BROOKHAVEN NIGHT

IslES vs. Atlanta thrasherSSaturday, December 1, 2007 @ 7PMTOWN OF OYSTER BAY NIGHT

IslES vs. NEW JERSEY DEVILSSaturday, December 29, 2007 @ 7PMTOWN OF BABYLON NIGHT

IslES vs. CAROLINA HURRICANESMonday, January 21, 2008 @ 2PMLONG ISLAND HOCKEY FEST

Michael Borkan, President, Talon Mailing & Marketing, Inc.www.talon-mailing.com

Describe the nature of your business:

Direct Mail Services

What sets your business apart from similar ones on

Long Island?

Talon is a well-known company that has theexperience, personnel and technology to assistorganizations in growing both their businesses and theirclient bases by using Direct Marketing. We're smallenough to give our clients personal attention, but bigenough to handle even the most complex endeavors.

Describe the business climate on Long Island as it

pertains to your company.

The business climate on Long Island is a strong oneand as a result, Talon continues to grow by workingwith both well-known organizations and smaller upand coming companies.

What drew you to becoming a charter member of the

Islanders Business Club?

I love sports and business marketing so the IslandersBusiness Club is a perfect fit for me.

What do you hope to get out of your membership?

I hope to meet some great people and make newfriends, help grow my business and help others growtheir businesses.

Why should other businesses join the Islanders

Business Club?

Because it's fun, it's a great way to meet new people,and it's an exciting way to grow a business.

islandersbusinessclubmember profile


rexcorpislandersinspire

REXCORP ISLANDERS INSPIRE is a turn-keyprogram that is fully managed by the Islandersprofessional operations staff and includes thefollowing benefits for the children:

• Block of 100 tickets

• Round trip bus transportation

• Islanders gift for each child

PARTICIPATIONBENEFITS INCLUDE:

• PA & scoreboard recognitionof your community efforts

• Website recognition onnewyorkislanders.com

• Signed Islanders hockeypuck for the office

• Four (4) VIP tickets to correspondinggame including hospitality andcomplimentary VIP parking

Players, businesses and individuals join forces to help kids in need.By Neal Bandlow

RexCorp Islanders Inspire is the New YorkIslanders new turn-key charity initiative inwhich area businesses and individuals purchase

tickets for underprivileged children for home games atNassau Coliseum. RexCorp Islanders Inspire transcendsthe goals of most charitable ticket programs by alsoproviding round-trip bus transportation to Islanders gamesfor the children in need.

Islanders Captain Bill Guerin and many of his teammates,including Rick DiPietro, Mike Comrie, Ruslan Fedotenkoand Jon Sim have kick-started RexCorp Islanders Inspirewith significant contributions.

More than 1,000 Long Island children in need are here attoday's game, thanks to RexCorp Islanders Inspire andbenefactors like the Bide-A-Wee Home and KeystoneElectronics.

“I read about the program on the website and felt it was agreat way for our company to give something back to thecommunity,” said Keystone Electronics Executive VicePresident, Troy David.

Bide-A-Wee Home's Michele Morck put is this way: “Thegame is a lot more fun when you see children there…it putsa whole new perspective on life and sports.”

A contribution of $3,600 to RexCorp Islanders Inspireprovides game tickets and round-trip transportation for 100underprivileged children (actual value of package:$7,650). Benefactor benefits include 4 VIP tickets andcomplimentary VIP parking, a signed Islanders hockeypuck, recognition on the Coliseum scoreboard, over thepublic-address system during the game and in the Islandersgame program.

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• Go to the best theme nights:Al Arbour Night, #1,500, Core of the Four

• Guaranteed same seats for all 21 gamesand 2007-2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs

• Discounted pre-paid parking option

For those of you who just can't commit to a full season

of hockey, the 21-Game Plan may be just what you

need. This plan includes some of our most sought

after tickets, including Al Arbour Night, #1,500 and three

games versus the Rangers. Best of all, with tickets starting at

just $40 per seat, per game, the 21-Game Plan is one of our

most affordable plans, too.

Plan GAMES:

IslES vs. PITTSBURGH PENGUINSSaturday, November 3, 2007 @ 7PM AL ARBOUR NIGHT, #1,500MINI REPLICA BANNER, COURTESY OF DAVIS VISION - ALL FANS

IslES vs. NEW YORK RANGERSTuesday, November 6, 2007 @ 7PM

IslES vs. NEW JERSEY DEVILSSaturday, November 10, 2007 @ 7PM MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHTCOLLECTIBLE HAT (3 OF 3), COURTESY OF FOX SPORTS NEW YORK - FIRST 10,000 FANS

IslES vs. MONTREAL CANADIENSWednesday, November 21, 2007 @ 7PMISLANDERS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION NIGHT

IslES vs. BOSTON BRUINSSaturday, November 24, 2007 @ 7PM TOWN OF BROOKHAVEN NIGHTT-SHIRT, COURTESY OF MR. JAY APPLIANCES AND TV - ALL KIDS

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

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

IslES vs. Washington capitalsSaturday, December 22, 2007 @ 7PM HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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

IslES vs. FLORIDA PANTHERSThursday, January 3, 2008 @ 7PM

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

IslES vs. CAROLINA HURRICANESMonday, January 21, 2008 @ 2PM LONG ISLAND HOCKEY FEST

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

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

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

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

IslES vs. FLORIDA PANTHERSSunday, March 2, 2008 @ 3PM CORE OF THE FOUR

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

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

IslES vs. PHILADELPHIA FLYERSSaturday, March 29, 2008 @ 7PM

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


As one of the most prolific Quebec Major JuniorHockey League players in history, it would havebeen only logical to choose Mike Bossy, if not

first overall, then at least in the top five of the 1977 NHLAmateur Draft. However, that was not the case.

Pegged as a player who had instinctive scoring skills, butlacked the defensive wherewithal, Bossy slipped in hisDraft year. Team after team elected to go with more carefulpicks, and team after team would soon regret theirdecision. The Rangers and Toronto each had two selectionsprior to the Islanders' 15th pick, but that could not swaytheir decision.

Islanders GM Bill Torrey decided to take a chance on the 6-0,185 pound Montreal native, and the gamble paid off. Bossywent on to become one of the greatest goal scorers in NHLhistory, amassing 573 goals in 752 games, far more thananyone else in his draft year. Interestingly enough, the nextclosest 1977 draftee was the Islanders' second pick, JohnTonelli, who totaled 325 goals during his illustrious career.

The brash, young Bossy admitted during his contractnegotiations to have told Torrey that he guaranteed hewould score 50 goals in his first year. True to his word,Bossy became the first player in NHL history to eclipse the50-goal plateau in his rookie season, scoring 53 goals onhis way to the 1978 Calder Trophy as the NHL's top rookie.

Bossy would go on to record nine straight 50-goal seasons,which is still a record to this day. The Islanders' currentExecutive Director of Corporate Relations would alsorecord four 60-goal seasons, topping out at 69 in 1978-79.

Despite being willing to fight for loose pucks and workhard around the net, Bossy never exceeded 38 penaltyminutes in a season, which earned him three Lady ByngMemorial Trophies. He played the game with as muchgrace as any anyone.

The right wing was no less stellar when it mattered most -the playoffs. Bossy holds the Islanders' all-time record forgoals scored in the postseason with 85, in just 129 games.He was instrumental in the team's four straight StanleyCups, leading the team in goal scoring for the final threeyears, with a consistent 17 in each of those postseasons.His productivity earned him the Conn Smythe Award in1982 as the playoff MVP.

His most memorable series may have come against theBoston Bruins during the 1983 Conference Finals. Bossy ledthe team in that six-game series with 13 points, includingnine goals. Perhaps the most astonishing mark was his fourgame-winning goals, which remains an NHLrecord.

Bossy's clutch goal scoring may never be matched.Whether it was scoring a hat trick to reach 50 goals in 50games during the 1980-81 season or scoring one of his 17game-winning goals in the postseason, the Islanders couldalways rely on Bossy when they needed him most.

His consistency throughout his injury-shortened, ten-yearcareer has led him to claim the highest goal-per-gameaverage in NHL history, making him arguably the greatestgoal scorer of all-time.

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• Receive up to 15% off face value prices

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• 2 games each vs. Rangers, Flyers & Penguins

• Game vs. divisional rival Devils

• Al Arbour Night, #1,500, Core of the Four

• Guaranteed same seats for all 14 gamesand 2007-2008 Stanley Cup Playoffs

• Discounted pre-paid parking option

If your weekday schedule is booked solid, the newBorrelli's 14-Game Championship Plan is the wayto go. It features 12 weekend/holiday games

(including the Core of the Four game) with 2 weekdaygames versus the Rangers thrown in for good measure.14-game plan prices start at just $44 per seat, per game.

Plan GAMES:


IslES vs. NEW YORK RANGERSTuesday, November 6, 2007 @ 7PM


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


IslES vs. Washington capitalsSaturday, December 22, 2007 @ 7PM HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS





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


IslES vs. PHILADELPHIA FLYERSSaturday, March 29, 2008 @ 7PM


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


KNOWYOURISLANDERS:

JonsIMmeetoneofthenewest islanders

By Jason Lockhart


Jon Sim joins the Islanders with over 300 games ofNHL experience on his resume. After playing withDallas, Nashville, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh,

Philadelphia, Florida and Atlanta, Sim is looking to settledown with the Islanders after signing a three-year contractover the summer.

Sim brings valuable leadership skills and goal-scoringtalent. During the 2004-05 NHL lockout, Sim spent qualityminutes playing for Philadelphia’s AHL team, thePhantoms and was instrumental in his team capturing theCalder Trophy as the AHL’s champion.

During the 21-game march to the title, Sim led the team inplayoff scoring with ten goals and placed second in pointswith 17. Participating in only 63 regular season games withthe Phantoms that same year, Sim ranked first on the teamin goals with 35 and second in points with 61.

Sim hopes to bring that scoring touch to Long Islandfollowing a career year in the NHL, scoring 17 goals andadding 12 assists in 77 games. We sat down recently withthe new Islander to discuss what he hopes to bring to LongIsland.

What’s the best/hardest thing about changing teams?

The toughest part is picking up and moving. The packing,the traveling and the moving-in are always hassles. But atthe same time, it’s great to meet new people. I’ve nevergone anywhere where I haven’t encountered nice people,and it’s no different with the Islanders.

What type of game do you bring to Long Island?

I like to play with some grit. I’m someone who takes pridein working hard every shift. You could also describe me asfeisty, but at the same time, I like to put some points on theboard. The most important thing is helping the team win.

What do you know about head coach Ted Nolan?

I had never met Ted before, and so far things are goingwell. He really likes to work with the players and thatgarners a lot of respect from them. It’s going to be excitingto play under him for a full season.

You had a career year last season.What was the key to your success?I just worked hard. It also helped that I played with somepretty good players like Ilya Kovalchuk and Marian Hossa.When I got a chance to score, it went in for me. I hope tokeep that up this season.

What have you heard about the Islanders/Rangers rivalry?

It’s probably a great atmosphere. It’s one of the biggestrivalries in sports with the two teams right near each other.

JON'S FAVORITES

NHL team growing up: Montreal CanadiensPlayer growing up: Wayne GretzkySport (other than hockey): BaseballArena outside Long Island: PhillyMovie: Ten YearsCar: TruckWebsite: NHL.comFormer Islanders: Pat LaFontaineSuperpower: Superhuman strengthPlayer to play with: Peter Forsberg

IN THE HOT SEAT

Nickname: SimmerLike the color orange? YesJets or Giants? GiantsLike the Shootout? YesMets or Yankees? Boston Red SoxBrand of Skates: EastonBrand of Hockey Stick: EastonLed Zeppelin or Billy Joel? Billy JoelEntourage or Heroes? HeroesAlternate Profession: Baseball playerHave you ever received a speeding ticket?NoHow old were you on your first date? 15What event in history would you like to

have been a part of? Woodstock If you could have dinner with two people

who would they be? Tiger Woods and BillClintonIf you had a $1 billion what would you do

or buy with it? Big yacht

It’s those types of games you love to play in. I’m excited toget out there for the first one.

Do you have any experience playing with anyone elseon the team? How does that help the adjustment?

I played with Andy (Sutton) last year on Atlanta and withFreddy Meyer when I played for the Phantoms. I also spentsome time with Billy (Guerin) in Dallas. It always helpswhen there are some familiar faces because they’re peopleyou can instantly talk to.

Describe the Calder Trophy Championship run.

We had a really good team that year. Guys like Meyer,Umberger, Carter and Richards were on that team. In goalwe had Niittymaki, so we had a good all-around team. Itwas just fun to be playing and not locked-out, sitting athome. It was a great feeling to win a championship. It’salways good to win your final game.

What’s the toughest part about splitting timebetween the NHL and AHL in a given season?

The traveling and changing cities is tough. Even thoughyou are with the same organization, it can feel like you’rebeing traded because you’re living in a new city. It’s hardon you, but at the same time it does have it thrills.

How tough is the Atlantic Division going to be this year?

It’s going to be a very good division. Every game is goingto be a challenge. Because there’s probably going to be alogjam, every game is going to matter. You’re basicallyfighting for the playoffs from day one. It’s going to makefor a fun season.


Congratulations. You did it. You made it through thelong, hot summer without melting.

Maybe you killed some time by watching the Mets orYankees. A trip to the beach may have helped movethings along and, maybe you dozed off while staringat the water, dreaming it would turn to ice.Regardless of how you passed the time, you havesurvived and now that fall is officially here, theleaves are turning. And so is your attention…tohockey.

The tens of thousands of you who've been watching

Islanders TV didn't need to dream of water turninginto ice to get your hockey fix during this pastsummer. In fact, you logged over half a million visitsto “ITV” to view the wealth of video content thechannel has served up over the past few months.

This summer, the ITV crew delivered on a promiseto publish new content every single day. Newfeatures included a two-part Legends show on Hallof Famer Mike Bossy, extended interviews with thenewest Isles Bill Guerin and Mike Comrie, and agreat look at the renovated Islanders team store inHicksville. Islanders TV was all over the NHL Entry

ISLANDERS TV:YOURALLACCESSPASSTOTHETEAMExpanded coverage will keep fans busy all season long

Draft, posting 19 new feature elements in just over24 hours in Columbus. Islanders Prospect Mini-Camp was also swarming with ITV cameras. In fact,36 new features were posted in one week of camp,including player video blogs and behind the scenesaccess to Ted Nolan and Garth Snow's privatespeeches to the players.

Bruno Gervais' Hall of Fame tour, a 3-part series thatdebuted in August, chronicled Bruno's first-ever tripto Hockey's hallowed hall. In September, for the firsttime in team history, the Islanders broadcasted theirpre-season games live on Islanders TV, with fullcommentary from Steve Mears and Billy Jaffe.

All of the new content is on demand by simplytyping a keyword in the search box.

Debuting this fall will be “Ted's Time,” the firstvideo blog from an NHL Head Coach. Nolan willblog into his home video camera once a week duringthe season, talking directly to Islanders fans. Ted is asmart, charismatic and energetic guy, and you won'twant to miss his weekly blog.

All these features are in addition to Islanders TV'sintense coverage of the team during the season,which includes pre-game interviews, gamehighlights, post-game press conferences, “IslandersToday,” and the popular 60-minute version of allIslanders games, “Instant Isles.”

Perhaps the most exciting piece of news thisoffseason was the NHL's new deal with NeuLion, thePlainview-based company that serves as thebackbone of Islanders TV. Using Islanders TV as themodel, the NHL has signed a deal to produce replicaInternet channels for the league and its teams. It'shard to believe, but only one year after ITV's debut,all 30 teams in the NHL will now have their ownversion of Islanders TV. It is our goal to always staytwo steps ahead of the pack, and the ITV crew ofproducers is committed to making it happen.

To get Islanders TV, go to newyorkislanders.comand click on the Islanders TV link. No television orcable box is required. The Islanders have partneredwith NeuLion, who patented a formula forbroadcasting the most crisp internet video you willfind on the web. Whether in a small window or infull-screen display, Islanders TV broadcastsbeautiful DVD quality video.

By Josh Bernstein


Planning a group activity can be a daunting task, butbringing your organization to an Islanders game iseasy, fun and affordable. Whether you’re running a

company outing, a school, scouting or sports team event, abirthday party, or you just have a large group that loveshockey, the Islanders Group Sales team will work with youto make your event a big hit.

With Group Tickets pricing, you’ll get substantial savingsoff regular box office prices and you can just aboutguarantee that your group will have a great day or night out.If you’re looking for a unique group experience at anIslanders game, there are a number of special group eventsyou and your group can participate in.

If you want to turn an ordinary birthday party into anextraordinary one, why not host it at an Isles game? Thereare three great party packages available and each oneincludes game tickets, hot dog and soda vouchers, plus aspecial gift for the guest of honor. The birthday boy or girlwill even get to see his or her name on the Jumbotron.

Youth Hockey teams can take advantage of the IslandersMites on Ice or Future Isles programs. With Mites on Ice,your youth team can attend an Isles game and play a brief

Themore,themerrierWhy an Islanders game may be just the ticket for your group or organization.

game or breakaway contest during the game’s first or secondintermission while Future Isles allows youth teams to hit theColiseum ice and play before an Islanders game! Mites onIce requires a minimum purchase of 75 game tickets whileFuture Isles requires a minimum of 200 tickets.

If your organization wants to hit the ice without suiting upfor a game, Private Post Game Skates can be arranged.You can even have your group host a post-game meet &greet with a current player, alumnus or coach.

On the topic of players, before they even donned skates asIslanders this season, Bill Guerin, Mike Comrie and RuslanFedotenko got involved with RexCorp Islanders Inspire, anew program that allows companies (and generousindividuals like Bill, Mike and Ruslan) on Long Island totake an active role in affording positive life experiences to

thousands of Long Island children. Through RexCorpIslanders Inspire, companies can purchase blocks of 100 $50face value tickets to be donated to worthy organizations onLong Island. Participating companies receive a host ofbenefits, including a PA announcement and scoreboardmention during their sponsored game, a signed Islandershockey puck, four VIPtickets to that night’s game and more!

While this package carries a value of over $7,600, it’savailable to donors for only $3,600.

Groups that are looking for a novel way to raise funds shouldlook at the Islanders Pucks Into Bucks program. WithPucks into Bucks, organizations can purchase $50 tickets foronly $20 and resell them for $30 - a profit of $10 per ticket.

As you can see, there is no shortage of fun and excitingways for your group to get in on the action of Islandershockey this season.

For more information or to reserve your group’s night,contact New York Islanders Group Sales at

1-800-882-ISLES ext. 3 or

[email protected]


This off-season saw some of the best players in thegame come to the Islanders, as well as theirbiggest rivals. This movement has created one of

the most eagerly anticipated Islanders seasons in years.

Today, the Isles host their second annual NYI Kids' OpeningDay on Columbus Day, presented by RexCorp IslandersInspire, as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals cometo town. Today’s game will feature young Islanders fansserving as guest PA announcers, mascots from around theNHL, giveaways for children, the new Islanders Family FanFest outside the Coliseum and so much more!

The Rangers take a short ride out to Uniondale on Oct. 10for what promises to be the kind of epic battle fans havecome to expect. On October 20, Martin Brodeur and the

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over the summer, including the speedy Daniel Briere. Sunday, March 2 sees the Islanders salute the Core of theFour: the players, coach and GM who were members of allfour Islanders Stanley Cup-winning teams. The Islanderstake on the Florida Panthers in this can’t-miss matinee thatwill be remembered for years to come.

Including the season openers with Buffalo, the Islanders’schedule features five exciting home-and-home series: Boston(Nov. 23 and 24) Carolina (Jan. 21 and 22), Pittsburgh (March24 and 27) and the Rangers on April 3 and 4.

Speaking of the Rangers, before the Islanders added BillGuerin, Mike Comrie, Ruslan Fedotenko and Jon Sim totheir offensive arsenal, the Rangers acquired two premiercenters in the game, Chris Drury and Scott Gomez, makingthe cross-river rivalry in 2007-08 as exciting as ever. Allfour games versus the Blueshirts take place during theweek: Tuesday, Oct. 10; Tuesday, Nov. 6; Thursday, March6; and Thursday, April 8.

And don't forget: with the team's 7:05 pm weeknightopening faceoffs, you should be back in your car at 9:30 onschool nights!

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Devils come to town for an equally challenging match up.It’s the first regular season battle for the two teams sinceEaster Sunday, when the Isles clinched a playoff berth indramatic fashion.

After the Columbus Day matinee, there are four additionalafternoon games this season, including Martin Luther KingJr. Day (Jan. 21) versus Eric Staal and the 2006 Stanley CupChampion Carolina Hurricanes and Presidents' Day (Feb.18) against one of the best passers in the game, JoeThornton and the San Jose Sharks.

You won't want to miss the Islanders test their resolveagainst defenseman Chris Pronger and the defendingStanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, Feb. 5.

Fans will be celebrated on Fan Appreciation Day onSaturday, March 1 against Philadelphia. The Flyers, one ofthe Islanders division rivals, made some major acquisitions




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If you hear a buzzing sound coming fromUniondale this month, it's likely the flurry ofactivity taking place during Islanders games atNassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in October.

Today is Kids’ Opening Day, presented by RexCorpIslanders Inspire - a Columbus Day Matinee. All kidsin attendance will receive a Rick DiPietro Islandersreplica jersey. We hope you had the chance to enjoythe Family Fan Fest that was set up on the plaza priorto the start of the game!

The Islanders welcome the Rangers to the friendlyconfines of Nassau Coliseum on Wednesday, October10th for Islanders Mean Business Night, when theIslanders Business Club will be hosting a networkingevent for club members.

On Saturday, October 20th, the Isles pay homage toour Firefighters on Firefighter Appreciation Night.The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive acollectible hat (#1 in a series of three), courtesy ofWinthrop University Hospital. Plus, the IslandersFamily Fan Fest will be open on the plaza and featurefirefighter demonstrations.

The men in orange and blue finish up the month ofOctober by welcoming the men and women in blueduring Law Enforcement Appreciation Night, onOctober 27th. The Islanders Family Fan Fest will beopen on the plaza before game time and will featurespecial Law Enforcement exhibitions. Plus, the first10,000 fans in attendance will receive a collectible hat(#2 in a series of three), courtesy of Fox Sports NY.

MORE SPECIAL THEME NIGHTS ARE IN THEWORKS, SO CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL DATES @

newyorkislanders.com

OCTOBERIslES vs. WASHINGTON CAPITALSMonday, October 8, 2007 @ 2PM KIDS’ OPENING DAYDIPIETRO YOUTH REPLICA JERSEY, COURTESY OF REXCORP ISLANDERS INSPIRE - ALL KIDS

IslES vs. NEW YORK RANGERSWednesday, October 10, 2007 @ 7PM ISLANDERS MEAN BUSINESS

IslES vs. NEW jersey DEVILSSaturday, October 20, 2007 @ 7PM FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION NIGHTCOLLECTIBLE HAT (1 OF 3), COURTESY OF WINTHROP UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - FIRST 10,000 FANS

IslES vs. CAROLINA HURRICANESSaturday, October 27, 2007 @ 7PMLAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION NIGHT/HALLOWEENCOLLECTIBLE HAT (2 OF 3), COURTESY OF FOX SPORTS NEW YORK - FIRST 10,000 FANS

NOVEMBERIslES vs. tampa bay lightningThursday, November 1, 2007 @ 7PM


IslES vs. New york rangersTuesday, November 6, 2007 @ 7PM

IslES vs. NEW JERSEY DEVILSSaturday, November 10, 2007 @ 7PM MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHTCOLLECTIBLE HAT (3 OF 3), COURTESY OF FOX SPORTS NEW YORK - FIRST 10,000 FANS

IslES vs. MONTREAL CANADIENSWednesday, November 21, 2007 @ 7PMISLANDERS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION NIGHT


IslES vs. dallas starsMonday, November 26, 2007 @ 7PM

IslES vs. ottawa senatorsWednesday, November 28, 2007 @ 7PM

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

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

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


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

IslES vs. washington capitalsSaturday, December 22, 2007 @ 7PM HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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


JanuaryIslES vs. florida panthersThursday, January 3, 2008 @ 7PM

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



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

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

FebruaryIslES vs. anaheim ducksTuesday, February 5, 2008 @ 7PM

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

APRILIslES vs. NEW jersey devilsTuesday, April 1, 2008 @ 7PM


POST-GAME KIDS SHOOT-OUT:Mon., Oct. 8th, Mon., Jan. 21st, Mon.,Feb. 18th, Sat., Mar. 1st, Sun., Mar. 2nd.*All promotions, dates and times are subject to change.



The Islanders take on a new and improvedWashington Capitals team that alreadyboasted one of the most dangerous forwards inthe game last season. After edging Sidney

Crosby for the Rookie of the Year in 2005-06, havingscored 52 goals and amassing 106 points, Alex Ovechkinfollowed his first season with another impressivecampaign, compiling 46 goals and 46 assists in 2006-07.Ovechkin is as explosive as anyone in the league, and hasthe ability to dance around even the best defenders.Ovechkin is joined by another young Russian, AlexanderSemin, who scored 38 goals in his second season.Newcomers to the Capitals include former Islandersdefenseman Tom Poti and forward Viktor Kozlov. MichaelNylander returns to the Capitals after spending the past twoseasons on the Rangers. Back in goal for the Capitals is theveteran Olaf Kolzig, who has started more than 630 gamesfor Washington, having spent his entire NHL career in thenation's capital.

2006-07 Season SeriesIslanders: 7 pts., Washington: 2 pts.

Last Meeting: March 10, 2007: Islanders 5-2 win at

Nassau Coliseum

All-Time: 78-62-18-3

ISLANDERSVSCAPITALSMONDAY OCTOBER 8, 2007 - Nassau Coliseum

Goaltenders

34 Wade Dubielewicz39 Rick DiPietro

Defensemen

2 Aaron Johnson8 Bruno Gervais14 Chris Campoli24 Radek Martinek25 Andy Sutton32 Brendan Witt “A”44 Freddy Meyer47 Marc-Andre Bergeron

Forwards

7 Trent Hunter10 Richard Park11 Andy Hilbert12 Chris Simon13 Bill Guerin “C”16 Jon Sim17 Shawn Bates (IR)18 Mike Sillinger “A”20 Sean Bergenheim26 Ruslan Fedotenko27 Darryl Bootland63 Josef Vasicek81 Miroslav Satan 89 Mike Comrie

Goaltenders

1 Brent Johnson37 Olaf Kolzig

Defensemen

2 Brian Pothier3 Tom Poti4 John Erskine23 Milan Jurcina26 Shaone Morrisonn44 Steve Eminger52 Mike Green55 Jeff Schultz

Forwards

8 Alex Ovechkin 10 Matt Bradley 15 Boyd Gordon16 Brian Sutherby17 Chris Clark “C”18 Matt Pettinger19 Nicklas Backstrom21 Brooks Laich25 Viktor Kozlov28 Alexander Semin39 David Steckel43 Thomas Fleischmanl46 Joe Motzko87 Donald Brashear92 Michael Nylander


WE’REALLISLANDERSSchool Assembly Program

As adults, we all know the importance of teamwork. But children often need tobe reminded of why it’s so important to work together. With this in mind, wecreated the We’re All Islanders School Assembly Program.

Islanders staff members, Islanders Ice Girls and Sparky the Dragon will come to yourschool and teach students why it is so important to practice teamwork in all facetsof their lives. This fun and informative assembly program includes a video presenta-tion, student participation and some great leave-behinds for your students.

There is no cost for the We’re All Islanders School Assembly Program and it’s opento Elementary and Middle schools from September through February.

To sign your school up for the program,call Ann Rina at 516.501.6870

or email [email protected]

www.newyorkislanders.com



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ISLESBYTHENUMBERS.How well do you know your player's numbers? How goodare you at math? Test your skills in both areas by first fillingin the player's numbers next to their names. Next, add orsubtract their numbers in each equation. Finally, match thenumbers you comeup with to a player's name. If you needsome help, check the player's rosters on page 25.

1)____ Bill Guerin

+ ____ Andy Hilbert =

2)____ Ruslan Fedotenko

+ ____ Bill Guerin=

3)____ Mike Comrie

- ____ Miro Satan =

4)____ Brendan Witt

- ____ Trent Hunter=

5)____ Trent Hunter

+ ____ Andy Hilbert=

6)____ Freddie Meyer

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ISLandersunscramblePut your thinking caps on and unscramble these playernames and hockey terms:

1. gneihebrem ____________2. pimcaol ________________3. arnkitme ______________4. rligsinle ________________5. iodrpite ________________6. urhtne ________________7. oegila __________________8. plas htso ______________9. yneptal xbo ____________10. cei ektas ______________11. rpakys ________________12. accoh __________________13. oecrmi ________________14. rwodraf ________________

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1.Bergenheim2.Campoli3.Martinek4.Sillinger5.DiPietro

6.Hunter 7.goalie8.slap shot9.penalty box10.ice skate

11.sparky12.coach13.Comrie14.forward

puckmazeFind your way to the Islanders logo!

ACROSS1. He coached the team to 739 victories.2. There are only three letters in this new player's last name.3. Smoothes out the ice in between periods.4. Team the Islanders are playing tonight5. D.P. and Dubie both play this position. 6. If neither team scores in overtime, this is used to decide the game. 7. The number of minutes in each period

DOWN2. Afast shot made with a short powerful swing of the hockey stick.5. Isles current captain6. Used to shoot, pass and carry the puck8. Current Islander who wears #189. Sparky is this kind of creature10. The puck is made of this material11. What a player wears to protect his head.12. Blue area in front of each goal.13. Isles current coach14. Wore #22 15. First name of 13 down

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As kids, Islanders Mike Sillinger (left), Trent Hunter (center) and Rick DiPietro (right) all dreamt of being in the NHL.

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If there is a one phrase that comes to mind when asked todescribe the type of player that Blake Comeau is, it's“power-forward.” Comeau's no-holds-barred style of

play was on display all last season in Bridgeport where hehad a successful rookie season with the Sound Tigers,registering 12 goals and 31 assists for 43 points in 61 games.

Those numbers earned Comeau a call-up to the Islandershalfway through the season where he played three gamesfor the big club.

“It was unbelievable,” Comeau said. “From the moment Igot the call from coach Nolan, to pulling on the Islandersuniform, to stepping onto the ice for the first game, it allseems like a blur.”

Entering his third training camp with the Islanders, Comeaufelt comfortable knowing he'd completed his first pro seasoncompeting with some of the best players in the world.

With that power-forward label on Comeau's shoulders, hefound the perfect mentor in new captain, Bill Guerin. Guerinis the NHL prototype of a power-forward: a player who isn'tafraid to throw his body around and has recorded over 700points in his career. Throughout camp, Comeau listened veryclosely to some of the tips that Guerin had for him.

“He's been in the league for 15 seasons and scored a ton ofpoints while digging in the corners and delivering big hitsevery night,” Comeau said. “If I could have half the careerhe's had, I'd be thrilled.”

“I was extremely impressed by his play during camp and I'mexcited to see his development,” Guerin said. “He is goingto be a solid player at the NHLlevel for years to come.”

For Comeau, he's at his best when he is delivering hits thatcould register on the Richter scale. Last season, in a gameagainst the Binghamton Senators, Comeau hit a player infront of the scorer's booth so hard that the impact shut offthe computer that controls the scoreboard.

“It definitely energizes our team to raise the level of play.When the guys on the bench see it, they want to getinvolved,” Comeau said. “A major part of any player'sgame is to contribute on the scoreboard, whether it'sputting pucks in the net or keeping them out. I add to mygame that responsibility to lay the body on opponents.”

Comeau's contributions on the scoreboard for the SoundTigers last season were impressive, especially during theteam's second game of the season against their Connecticutrivals, the Hartford Wolf Pack. Comeau scored two goalsand three assists in the Sound Tiger's 6-3 victory, settingthe team record for most points in a game with five. In theteam's season opener in Binghamton, Comeau also set theteam record for most assists in a game with four.

“It was truly unexpected. I wanted to have a good start andbuild confidence early, but to have that success wassomething I hadn't planned on,” Comeau said. “It was niceto jump out to a good start as a team and to contribute inhelping the guys get a win at the start of season.”

ONTHESOUND:

blakecomeauBy Kimber Auerbach

GETYOUR SOUNDTIGERS

TICKETS!Call 203.334.GOAL

You can catch Blake Comeau and the BridgeportSound Tigers all season long at The Arena at HarborYard in Bridgeport, Connecticut. To purchase ticketsfor Sound Tigers games, please call (203) 334-GOALor visit www.soundtigers.com.

Now that Comeau has gotten his feet wet with last year'scall-up to the Islanders, he realizes that he needs toimprove some of the intricacies of his game to take thatfinal step in becoming an everyday player with theIslanders. At the high level of play that the AHL competes,Comeau hopes that he will no longer adjust to thecompetition but rather dominate.

“Having that taste in my mouth is what is driving me tomake it up there for good,” Comeau said. “Completing myfirst season with the Sound Tigers and coming off a greatcamp, I can't wait to continue my development while onthe road to having my name-plate become a permanentfixture in the Islanders dressing room.”

After shattering two Sound Tigers single game records lastseason and learning from one of the best power-forwardsin the game, Comeau seems on his way to realizing hisdream.




Monthly Islanders Kidz Club E-newsletter:Each month, you’ll get the latest news, special invitations and emailoffers delivered to your inbox.

Monthly Prizes:Each month, your child can win exclusive Islanders Kidz Club prizeslike:

• Ultimate Fan Experience

• Chance to have Sparky at their next birthday party

• Islanders Family Fan Fest appearance at their school’s field day

Invitation to a special New York Islanders Saturday morning practice

Discounted ticket offer to a select Kidz Club featured home game

The Islanders Kidz Club Membership Card includes:

• 10% discount on youth apparel at the Islanders Team Storeat the Broadway Mall in Hicksville

• Kidz Club Rewards: Attend 6 or more home games and your child willreceive great prizes, plus they will be entered to win a laptop cour-tesy of Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Cards can be stamped at Gate3 at every home game.

Special Offer to Kidz Club Members Get a Head Start on Savings:

Open up a Bethpage Federal Credit Union Youth Accountand the bank will cover your cost of membership.

Membership for the 2007-08 season includes:

• T-shirt

• Folder

• Membership card

• Welcome letter from Honorary

Kidz Club President, Sparky

• Lanyard

• Sticker

• Special Islanders Gifts

The Islanders Kidz Club, presented by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, is a great way for fans 14 and under to showtheir Islanders pride. With great member benefits like a special Kidz Club T-shirt, discounts at the Team Store andinvitations to exclusive club events, there’s no doubt your child will want to be a part of the Islanders Kidz Club!

Allforjust$10!

To sign up, stop by customer service at gate 3 or log on to newyorkislanders.com/kidzclub.


STARTTHEMYOUNGIntroducing the NYI365 Kids Season Pass.

create memories that will last a lifetime

FOR JUST $10AGAME

Introduce your child to the New York Islanders with the NYI365 Kids Season Pass. Just pur-

chase an adult Full Season Ticket in one of our new Family Sections and you can add on a

Season Pass for your child for only $420. That’s just $10 a game! Our new family sections

are located on the lower level and will put you and your child close to the action.

For more info: call 1.800.882.ISLES email [email protected],or visit our website at newyorkislanders.com

Kid’s tickets will be color coded to differentiate them from regular season tickets and your child must be 12 or younger to be eligible.





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