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Cover Story: Isles Visit K9 Unit ...............4What Makes You an Islander? ...................6Islanders TV: Top 25 Moments ..................7Loudville ..................................................7RexCorp Islanders Inspire.........................8Ted Nolan: Beating the Odds ...................11Billy Smith: Core of the Four...................13Know Your Islanders: Gervais..................17On the Sound: Jeff Tambellini .................18Islanders Blog Box ..................................20Go Figure................................................26Game Preview/Rosters ............................26Official Scoresheet..................................27Home Schedule/Theme Nights .................31Looking Ahead........................................31Players' Perspective................................37Hometown Hero ......................................37Isles' Favorite Costumes .........................38The Islanders Welcome............................39Islanders Team Store ..............................39Annual Autograph Party ..........................40Halloween Fun........................................40Island Snapshots ....................................42

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n behalf of the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association, I would like to express our

sincere gratitude to the New York Islanders players, fans and to the entire Islanders organization.

Our Widows and Orphans fund greatly appreciates your overwhelming generosity and support.

Please know that your contributions will go a long way toward making the lives of the families of our

departed members a little easier during the coming year.

Thank you again for your support.

Sincerely,

John La Sala

ChairmanNassau County P.B.A. Widows and Orphans Fund

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he Nassau County Law Enforcement Exploring Advisory Board would like to express our sincere

gratitude to the players, fans and all the members of the New York Islanders organization for their

continued support.

Law Enforcement Exploring is a community service, career-oriented program designed to educate young

men and women, ages 14-20, about Law Enforcement. Nassau County currently has nearly 300 young

men and women in the program. It takes a collaborative effort to bring Law Enforcement and the youth of

the county together, fostering lasting relationships and providing an avenue for positive interaction

between our youth and our police. These relationships take time, energy and resources. Partnerships, like

this one with the New York Islanders, make it all possible.

Again, a warm and heartfelt thank you to all our friends at the Islanders. Your generous contributions and

support will go a long way in supporting Law Enforcement Exploring in Nassau County.

Go Islanders!

Sincerely,

Nassau County Law Enforcement Exploring Advisory Board

WORDSOFTHANKS


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Darryl Bootland visits the SuffolkCounty Police Department’s K9 Unit

By Andrew Miller


D

arryl Bootland is smiling. The tenacious

Islanders forward, who logged 222 PIM last year

for the Red Wings’ AHL affiliate, is never one to

back away from a challenge. His opponent on this day is as

fierce as any Bruin or Panther or Coyote he’s ever faced.

He’s also shorter (and hairier) than most of Darryl’s rivals.

Notwithstanding, he’s a bruiser like Darryl and he’s not one

to back down either. You see, today Darryl is “battling”

Thunder, a 90-pound german shepherd and member of the

Suffolk County Police Department’s K9 Unit. And Darryl

Bootland is loving every minute of it.

When the Islanders received an invitation to the Suffolk

County Police Department’s K9 Training Center in

Yaphank from Officer Tom Tatarian, they wanted a real

“dog person” to represent the organization. Darryl

Bootland, who’s had a number of dogs throughout his life

and can be considered a pit bull on the ice, was the perfect

choice.

While Darryl’s level of success in training his own dogs

(including an awkward but lovable rottweiler/beagle mixed

breed) has been inconsistent, the Suffolk County Police

Department’s K9 Unit has been quite successful at it for

over 40 years. Originally created to help protect

Farmingdale’s burgeoning industrial corridor, the K9 Unit

has grown from a team of one officer and one dog in 1964 to

a force of 21 officers and K9 partners in 2007.

To get assigned to the K9 unit, a police officer needs a

minimum of 5 years on the force in the patrol division on his

or her resume. But on a rainy day in October, the SCPD was

willing to bend the rules to accommodate one very eager

Islander.

The first event of the afternoon was what the unit refers to

as a “Box Check.” In the box check, an individual (usually

an officer) will hide himself in one of six small wooden

“sheds” and the dog has to use his keen sense of smell to

find him. Today, Officer Donna Capute and her partner,

Cody, were assigned this task. At Officer Capute’s

command, Cody searched box by box for the scent. Not

surprisingly, it didn’t take long for Cody to lock on to a

scent and weed out the “perpetrator.” Cody, a nine year old

dog with seven years on the force, is the last remaining dog

on the force to have been sent to Ground Zero in the days

following 9/11.

Next, it was time for Officer Tom Tatarian’s dog,

“Thunder,” to share the stage with Darryl Bootland. After

showing off his physical agility on the training facility’s

obstacle course, Thunder was ready to wrestle a little bit

with Darryl. The two engaged in a “tug-of-war” of sorts,

with the edge going to the out-sized Thunder. “It felt like

my shoulder was going to pop out of its socket,” admitted

Bootland.

Thunder declined our request for an interview.

The dogs in the K9 unit are male german shepherds that

cost roughly $4,000. The dogs come from either Germany

or the Czech Republic and don’t arrive in the U.S. until they

are a year old. “You just can’t train a puppy to do this kind

of work,” explained Assistant Trainer Mike Cassidy.

The dogs are purchased using asset forfeiture funds, which

are the funds seized from criminals, usually drug dealers.

These drug dealers are often apprehended with the

assistance of the K9 unit’s Narcotic Detector Dogs, so one

could argue that the dogs actually pay for themselves.

Every dog in the K9 unit lives with his human partner and

serves as the family pet when not on duty. Once a dog is too

old to perform his police duties, the officers are allowed to

formally adopt the dog as a full-time pet. Officer Tatarian’s

current partner Thunder rules the Tatarian house along with

retired K9 Hogan.

With Bootland’s shoulder firmly intact, Officer Tom

Tatarian joined Darryl and Thunder for the afternoon’s final

training session, a simulated attack on the trio. The would-

be-attacker lunged toward Bootland, Tatarian and Thunder,

but he quickly learned that Thunder would have the upper

paw, as he latched his teeth on to his heavily padded and

protected forearm. While the 197-pound winger is used to

standing up for himself, he appreciated the support of his

90-pound canine companion. “It was a little nerve-

wracking at first, but Thunder really protected me,” said a

relieved Bootland.

In most cases, the mere sight of one of the unit’s dogs is

enough to make a suspect raise his hands in surrender.

“There’s no way I’d want to tangle with one of these dogs,”

an impressed Bootland confessed.

On the rare occasion that it becomes necessary to use force,

the dogs are trained to clamp down on a perpetrator’s limb

and not let go, which effectively immobilizes the

individual. If a suspect makes the ill-advised decision to run

away while one of the dogs is attached to his or her arm,

they typically don’t get very far, as they’ve got an additional

90 odd pounds of angry pedigree weighing them down.

After posing for some pictures with the members of the K9

unit and signing some autographs for their children, it was

time for Darryl to be on his way. He left astonished by how

well the Suffolk County Officers had trained the canine

companions (and how much he had to learn in training his

own dogs).

“It’s pretty amazing to see dogs that actually listen,” said

Bootland as he climbed into his truck and back into his role

as a hockey player.

Many thanks to Officer Tom Tatarian and the rest of themen, women and dogs of the Suffolk County PoliceDepartment’s K9 Unit for their help with this story.

“There’s no way I’d want to tangle with one of these dogs.”


What makes youan Islander?

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ver the summer months, we sent out an appeal to fans on our website 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 the planet. This deluge of responses continues to

this day, because whether they’re right here in Nassau County or halfway around 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.

Bryan daCostalondon, ontario, canadaI bleed orange. I watch every game on TV with my Dadand my neighbors. When they win, I get a good night’ssleep; when they lose, it's at least 24 hours until I canget out of my bad mood. My fiancé knows not to talk tome after they lose because I'm just plain miserable.

helenem. schneiderelmont, new yorkI can't imagine not being an Islander, although I did notbecome a fan until 1980 or so. After watching my firstgame on TV, I was hooked forever. I agonize with everygoal against us; I smile endlessly with every win; and Ihave to hide my eyes with every scary moment…I boremy non-hockey friends (not too many of those) withnon-stop accounts of funny and exciting things that hap-pen on the ice. During the season, it's all-consumingand I haunt the website daily after the season to get myhockey fix. I read the back of the newspaper first, look-ing for anything [about the Islanders] and if there'snothing, I toss the paper aside. I can't envision notbeing an Islander.

brian m. stahlfort lauderdale, floridaI watch every game I can. It drives my wife nuts, butwhen I can't watch them, I listen to them on the web. Iam constantly [wearing] the blue, orange and white [andI] go to games in Tampa and Fort Lauderdale every timethe Isles play…I am definitely the loudest guy [in thearena] when trying to get the other Isles fans in thebuilding to go along with the “DP” chant. To this day, ifGarth Snow came up to me and said “We need you for agame, and no, we can't afford to pay you,” I'd take (andgive) every hit, just to be there.

joe meadowsfort worth, texasI started following the Islanders back in the late 70'swhen their minor league team in the old Central HockeyLeague, the Fort Worth Texans, was around. The playersfrom Fort Worth sometimes got called up to the Islesand sometimes the Isles sent players down here. Sincethe Isles were the parent team for the Texans, it wasnatural for a lot of Fort Worth people to root for theIsles. I started rooting for them then and have neverstopped. I definitely bleed Islanders orange and blueand I always will. One of those players that played forthe Texans back then was Steve Tambellini, the fatherof Jeff. I think it's great to have bloodlines of some ofthe old players associated with the current team.


After scoring 309 goals in 4 seasons of Junior Hockey, Mike Bossy actually had to waitby the phone on draft day in 1977. The wait included 14 draft slots and 12 differentteams, but Bill Torrey finally pounced on the 20-year old sniper and Islanders fanshave been grateful ever since.

Bossy predicted a 50-goal season even before the start of his rookie year, and hedelivered with a then-record 53-goal season, as well as Rookie of the Year honors. Itwas his first of 9 consecutive 50-goal seasons, a record that still stands today. In 1981,Bossy also became just the second player in NHL history to score 50 goals in 50 games.

Teamed with fellow Hall of Famer Bryan Trottier, they formed one of the greatesttandems in NHL History, and won 4 consecutive Stanley Cups together.

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f you’re a student and haven’t taken a trip

to LOUDVILLE, it’s time you got moving.

LOUDVILLE is the Islanders’ new student

seating section that’s fueled by Kickbutt Amped

Energy Ballz. In LOUDVILLE, you can get a

great seat to an Islanders game for the amazing

price of just $10!

To get into LOUDVILLE, just bring your

student ID to the Coliseum Box Office on

game day and get on the LOUDVILLE line.

Tickets go on sale 60 minutes before faceoff,

so be sure to get there early. There’s a limit of

one ticket per I.D.

“There’s nothing like an arena packed with students to fire

up the crowd. This is a great opportunity for young fans to

bring their passion for the Islanders to the Coliseum,” said

Chris Dey, the team's Senior Vice President of Sales,

Marketing and Operations. “At the end of the day, we want

LOUDVILLE:Louder and prouder than ever.

our fans and our home ice to be the difference

makers on game day."

Thus far, LOUDVILLE has lived up to its name

every game this season, as the arena’s most

boisterous bunch has been rocking the section

on a regular basis. LOUDVILLE’s frequent

serenading of the opposing teams’ goaltenders

has become a regular feature of home games

and has the potential to be the kind of

“difference maker” Dey envisions.

LOUDVILLE isn’t open for games versus the

New York Rangers (since the arena is certainly loud

enough at those contests), but is open for every other

regular season home game.

So if you’re an Isles fan who’s loud and proud, grab your

jersey, your student ID and ten bucks and take a trip to

LOUDVILLE.

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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

the Coliseum on Allstate Core of the Four Night on Sunday, March 2nd.

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• Block of 100 tickets • Round trip bus transportation• Islanders gift for each child

PARTICIPATIONBENEFITS INCLUDE:

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By Neal Bandlow

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s you sit in your seat at today’s game, you’ll see

the smiling faces of countless children from all

around Long Island. Chances are, a good

number of them are here because of RexCorp and it’s

commitment to Islanders Inspire.

Soon after the inception of Islanders Inspire, which offers

businesses and individuals a unique opportunity to give area

children memories that will last a lifetime by sending them

to Islanders home games,

RexCorp Realty Corp. jumped

at the chance to sign on as the

program’s title sponsor.

“We are proud to support

RexCorp Islanders Inspire,”

said Scott Rechler, the Chairman and Chief Executive

Officer of RexCorp. “Our company is committed to

enhancing the communities where we operate, and this

program will give children in our region an unforgettable

day at a National Hockey League game.”

Mr. Rechler continued, “Personal integrity and a

commitment to personal best are what we seek to transmit

to a new generation of youngsters through this program.

Hopefully, by showing these kids how the Islanders work

together on the ice, we can demonstrate how hard work

and teamwork can make a difference in one’s life.”

Said Kimberly Dey, the Executive Director of the New

York Islanders Children’s Foundation: “Thanks to the

incredible support of Scott Rechler and his entire

organization, RexCorp Islanders Inspire will be able to

make dreams come true for thousands of young people in

our community.” RexCorp Islanders Inspire even takes

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care of game-day transportation for these kids, which is

often a hurdle in bringing larger children’s groups to

events on Long Island.

More than 1,200 children from Long Island were guests of

RexCorp Islanders Inspire and its benefactors at

Monday’s Kids’ Opening Day game.

Islanders captain Bill Guerin and many of his teammates –

including Rick DiPietro, Mike

Comrie, Ruslan Fedotenko

and Jon Sim – were so taken

with the spirit of the program

that they all made significant

contributions once they

learned of its creation.

"On behalf of all of my teammates," said Bill Guerin, "I

want to thank RexCorp for becoming the title sponsor of

Islanders Inspire and providing us the corporate

leadership required to run the best community program in

the NHL. We encourage Long Islanders to join us in

making a difference in the lives of young children.”

A contribution of $3,600 provides game tickets and round-

trip transportation for 100 children (actual value of

package: $7,675). Benefactors’ benefits include 4 VIP

tickets and complimentary VIP parking, a signed Islanders

hockey puck and recognition on the Coliseum scoreboard,

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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

feature 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

purchased at $25 per ticket, per event.

WEBSITEwww.islandersbusinessclub.com launched 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.

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

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*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 businesses get the most out oftheir relationships with the Islanders and our partners. Islanders Hall of Famer, Mike Bossy proudly serves asIslanders Business Club Executive Director. As members of the club, businesses will have the opportunity to attendseveral pre-game networking events throughout the year, while promoting themselves on the web, in print and in arena.

These are the remaining networkingevents this season:

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member profiles, which will highlight one member and their busi-

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First talk about your background.I am a full-blooded Ojibwa Indian from the Garden River First Nation

just outside of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. I was born and raised there. I

have quite a large family, six brothers and five sisters. It was a great place

for me to grow up. It was a very cultural upbringing with our various

dances and extended family gatherings, which for me includes 164

nephews and nieces.

Hockey and family are the same thing to me. My family is very close to

me and I rely on them for a lot of advice. It’s the same thing with a

hockey team. You want to make your hockey team feel like a family.

Everyone keeps saying those kinds of things. It’s easier said than done,

but that’s what I’ve tried doing here. Coming from a large family and

knowing where everyone fits in that family environment, the same

applies to a hockey team as well. Where I come from has a big impact on

how I coach.

How do you remember the names of so many relatives?It’s hard to remember their names because there are so many of them.

My first nephews and nieces I know their names, but now they’re

having kids and their kids are having kids, so I think I’m now a fourth

generation uncle.

I lost both of my parents at a relatively young age and my older brother

and sister passed away a number of years ago, but now their kids’ kids

are having children. The Nolan trail just keeps on going. There’s a big

Nolan clan up in Ontario.

What are some of your earliest hockey memories?Hockey has always been a big sport in our community. We lived outside

of the city, but we didn’t have a car to get into the city. We didn’t have

much money to get involved with hockey and even back then hockey

was relatively expensive. I got a pair of old skates that were a size eight,

when my feet were a size three. I had to put some rubber boots on and a

bunch of winter socks to fill those big skates.

I first started skating on rivers and ponds and played with my younger

brother. We both went to the city when I was about ten or eleven years

old and had to share one set of equipment. In between shifts, we’d trade

off the helmet, gloves and stick. They were giving out free goaltending

equipment. We flipped a coin and he became a goaltender. Later, I played

with my older brothers who were on the men’s team when I was 14 and

the players were 25 and 30.

Were there any uncomfortable moments during the start ofyour hockey career?I played house league hockey almost my whole life when I was younger.

The first time I was in a tournament, I got to stay in a hotel which

happened to have a swimming pool. It was the first time I had seen a

swimming pool. Back home, whenever we went swimming, we would

bring a bar of soap and shampoo to bathe in a river. A couple of my friends

brought some soap and shampoo down to the pool and that didn’t go over

too well. It was funny and all part of the experience of growing up.

What philosophy do you have on communicatingwith players on a personal level?I believe in sharing experiences and talking to the players about what’s

important in life and understanding the gifts we have as athletes. We get a

chance to play hockey for a living and a lot of people come to watch us

play. To me it’s not even work, it’s a sport that we enjoy. We’re very

honored and privileged to be a part of that. In order to have honor and to

have privilege, you have to give back to the people who are watching, so

that’s why I like my team to play hard and to entertain people because

people pay a lot of money to watch us play. It’s part of the whole package

of playing.

Describe your coaching style.There’s only one way I know how to coach and that’s to get the players to

play as best as they can. I never make predictions and say we’ll do this or

do that. The one prediction I do make is that we’ll give what we have to

give. If we give what we have to give, we’ll get what we deserve. If we

don’t play very well, we’re not going to do very well. If we play hard,

we’ll get what we deserve in the end.

It’s about the journey and the day-to-day process. It’s not about worrying

about the playoffs months from now. It’s about doing the best you can,

and if you put enough of those days together, you’ll put enough wins

together. I love to have fun. The biggest part about having fun is winning.

Can you tell us about your relationship with Chris Simon?As coaches and educators, we have an influence on the people that we

coach and are associated with. There are a number of people I hope I have

had an impact on. One of the best stories is that of Chris Simon. Chris was

a bit of a misguided youth, who had some off-ice issues that needed to be

addressed. The previous teams that had him only worried about whether

he could fight, score goals and help the team. Having a hockey team is not

only about what the player can do for you, but what you can do for the

player. The whole staff got behind him, from the players to the

management to the community, and Chris turned around his life.

To watch him play in the National Hockey League, raise the Stanley Cup

and see where his life turned around is something special. When you do

that, players see that you care more than just about winning hockey

games, but that you care about them as people.

A lot of people in life need direction, but more importantly they need

encouragement. If you tell someone that they can’t do it, they’ll believe

you. I don’t believe in the word “can’t.” There might be times where you

think you can’t do something, but that doesn’t mean you can’t actually do

it, you just have to learn how to do it. I’m a guy who likes to encourage

and give support to the players so that they can be successful.

What made you form the Ted Nolan Foundation?My mother was tragically killed in a car accident when I was 21. And one

thing about our culture is that women are valued as the most important

people. In our tradition, we have a drum that we beat to the sound of a

heart beat and the womb of the mother, the caregiver. Our mothers are the

most important people that we protect. My mother had a great influence

on my life. When she was tragically killed, it took me almost ten years to

talk about it.

Over the last number of years, we established the Ted Nolan Foundation,

where we’ve established Rose Nolan Scholarships. We grant First Nation

women across Canada educational scholarships. The money is raised

through a big golf tournament. It’s a people’s golf tournament because

we don’t get too many corporate sponsors. We’ve been holding the

tournament for about ten or twelve years.

Every home needs a strong mom to control the upbringing of the kids. As

fathers and brothers, we think we’re the tough ones in the house, but down

deep, it’s the women that really control things. Where I come from, the

women need to be given back the respect that they deserve. So we’ll

continue this scholarship for a long time.

Talk about the start of the season.I think we came as best prepared to the start the season as we could have

been. We wanted to start teaching our systems right at the start of

Training Camp with so many new players on the team. It was a great

first week to the season. We had a full rink on Opening Night and

Christie Brinkley dropped the puck. It was great to see the rink packed

with all those kids from the Islanders Inspire group. We hope to keep

things going and put on some great entertainment. I'm looking forward

to the rest of the season.

TEDNOLAN:BeAtingtheodds

By Jason Lockhart

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The Islanders will honor the 17 players that comprised theIslanders dynasty, along with GM Bill Torrey and Coach AlArbour at the Allstate Core of the Four Celebration onSunday, March 2 at 2:00 pm when the team hosts theFlorida Panthers. This is one in a series of tributes to themembers of the Core of the Four.

K

nown for his competitive edge and toughness on

the ice, Billy Smith roamed the Islanders’ goal

crease for 17 NHL seasons from 1972 to 1989.

Smith’s fierce play on the ice and strong leadership in the

locker room helped the Islanders claim four consecutive

Stanley Cup Championships in the early 1980s.

Smith was acquired by the Islanders in the 1972 Expansion

Draft only one year removed from winning the Calder Cup

in 1971 with the Springfield Kings of the American

Hockey League. Known to many as “Battling Billy,”

Smith would earn a record number of penalty minutes for a

goalie in his first season on the Island. Over the course of

the next 17 years, he would go on to tally 38,126 minutes,

675 games, 304 wins and 484 penalty minutes while

wearing an orange and blue uniform.

The Perth, Ontario-native played in all but one of the

team’s 21 playoff games on their way to their first Stanley

Cup in 1980. Smith achieved his best season as an Islander

during the 1981-82 season, collecting 32 regular season

victories, while taking home the Vezina Trophy (best

goaltender) and leading the Islanders to their third

consecutive Stanley Cup Championship. His 32 regular

season victories set a franchise record, which has since

been matched by Rick DiPietro and Chris Osgood.

From 1980 to 1984, Smith led the NHL in playoff

victories. With the NHL switching from three rounds to

four rounds and from a best-of-five series to a best-of-

seven series, Smith quickly surpassed all other goaltenders

for playoff wins during his generation.

While Smith’s legacy will be known for helping bring the

Islanders faithful four Stanley Cups, he is also remembered

for scoring the first goal as a netminder in NHL history. On

November 28, 1979 in a game at the Colorado Rockies,

Smith was credited for a goal scored by the opposing team

on their own goal.

After nearly two decades of Islanders hockey, Smith retired

from the game at the end of the 1988-89 season. With 88

career playoff victories and four Stanley Cup rings, Smith

would stay with the Islanders as a goaltending coach. In

1993, Smith was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame

and on February 20, 1993, his number 31 jersey was raised

to the rafters of the Coliseum forever.

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BRUNO’S FAVORITES:Color: Blue

TV Show: Reno 911NHL team growing up:Montreal Canadiens

NHL player growing up: Ray Bourque

Food: Anything good

Movie: Braveheart and SupertroopersCar: 1970 Dodge Challenger

Brand of Skates: Reebok

Brand of Hockey Stick: Easton

Former Islander: Mike Bossy

Board Game: RiskSport (other than hockey): Soccer

Superpower: Flying

Band: Metallica

Vacation Spot: Somewhere hot and

relaxing

Comic Character: Peter Griffin

Non-North American city: Yet to discover

Snack food: Fruits

Arena food: Poutine (french fries covered with

cheese curds & gravy)

IN THE HOT SEATDo you own any pets?A dog named Fanny

Coke or Pepsi? Neither

Batman or Superman? Batman

Like the Shootout? Yes

How old were you on your first date? 6

Simpsons or Family Guy? Family GuyDancing with the Stars or American Idol?American IdolTSN.ca or ESPN.com? TSN.ca

Thinks the NHL should send players to theOlympics? Yes

Do you think the NHL mullet can make acomeback? Yes, I’m working on it

Winter or Summer Olympics? Winter

Disney World or Disney Land?Disney World

Green Day or Eminem? Green Day

Jets or Giants? Jets

Like the color orange? Yes

The best thing about moving to New York?Beaches on Long Island

What actor would play you in a movie? I’dplay myself with my acting career on the go

If you could have dinner with two people whowould they be?Only Rachel McAdams

What event in history would you like to havebeen a part of? Discovery of America

T

he Islanders have done an excellent job of developing

blueline prospects chosen late in the NHL Entry Draft.

Recently, Bruno Gervais (6th Round – 2003) is among

those diamonds in the rough, which also includes Radek Martinek

(8th Round – 1999) and Chris Campoli (7th Round – 2004).

Following the 2003 draft, Gervais returned for one more year of

junior hockey to play on Acadie-Bathurst of the QMJHL. But

with his last year of junior eligibility up, it was time for Gervais to

turn pro at the start of the 2004-05 season.

Playing alongside his current roommate, Gervais clicked with

Campoli immediately to become Bridgeport's number one

defense pairing. Gervais and Campoli would play in all situations

and lead the team's defense in scoring, while making a good

impression on the Islanders brass.

In 2005-06, Gervais earned some time in the NHL, playing in his

first game on December 4 in Detroit. With the team going the

youth route, Gervais would earn a regular shift on the team to end

the season.

With the arrival of Ted Nolan and a clean slate in 2006-07,

Gervais immediately earned praise from the new coaching staff,

winning a spot on the Opening Day roster. While Gervais didn't

put up the offensive numbers he was hoping for at season's end,

he did improve his defensive game.

On the team's final game of the season – Buffalo's clinching

victory in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals – Gervais, along

with defense partner Campoli, almost single-handedly got the

Islanders even, due to their offensive play.

Gervais has brought added confidence to his play this year. He

has already tallied four assists in his first eight games, and is only

three points away from tying his NHL career-high of seven

points. He has seen more ice time, including quality minutes on

the power play.

As the team continues to gel, look for Gervais' game to develop

even more, playing with friend and roommate Campoli.

What’s your hometown like?

I grew up near Montreal in a decent size town of 50,000 people. It

was a nice location. I went to school at the College of Antoine-

Girouard in St. Hyacinthe. Don't be fooled by the name college,

it's an elementary school. My sister, brother, father and

grandfather all went to the same school. My mom taught in the

same building linked to the primary school.

When did you first get into hockey?

I first started skating when I was two. My brother, sister and I

used to skate on our outdoor rink. When I was three, I skated with

a bunch of kids in Magh Hockey, which involves skating with a

chair on the ice and going around cones. I was five when I first

played hockey. At first I was so shy and I didn’t want to play. In

my first year, I was pushed to do it. My cousin was a couple of

towns over, so I skated with him. But I hated it. I didn’t know

why, but that changed a year later.

Did you watch much hockey growing up?

I was a huge Montreal Canadiens fan. But I remember watching

Raymond Bourque with the Boston Bruins. I loved watching

Bourque, since he was from Quebec. I also liked the Bruins

because of Bobby Orr even though I never saw him play. The big

games were Bruins versus Canadiens and Canadiens versus

Nordiques. I remember every night sitting and watching the

games. It was amazing when the Canadiens won the Cup with

Eric Desjardins in 1993.

Did you think hockey could be your profession?

Since my mom is a teacher, my priority in life has always been

school. I originally wanted to go to an American college. But I

also had a dream to play in the NHL. I always thought in order to

go as far as I can in life, my priority would be school. Even when I

got drafted, I still had school in mind. But, I had put all that effort

into making it to the NHL.

What was draft day like for you?

I had a really good year in Bathurst when I was the captain. I was

ranked on some lists and not others. People told me I was not big

enough to make the NHL. I was told there was a 50% chance I'll

get drafted and should stay home and hope for the best. I ended up

going to my sister’s graduation from high school that weekend.

The next day, I got a phone call waking me up, saying I was

drafted by the Islanders. I didn’t know what to think at first. It

gave me a second wind. I felt really lucky.

Evaluate your first couple of seasons in the NHL.

The first year, I felt like I grew as the year went on. I played a lot

with Joel Bouchard, who really helped me out. Then, in my

second season, I got to watch guys like Sean Hill, Brendan Witt

and Tom Poti. You learn a lot about the game watching those

guys. I was a little disappointed about getting hurt last year. It

didn't go as well as I was hoping. But the playoffs were amazing.

It was absolutely electrifying and the fans were unreal. You really

have to raise the level of your game and step up. One playoff

game is worth 50 regular season games.

By Jason Lockhart

KNOWyourislanders:

BRUNOGERVAIS


T

hroughout Jeff Tambellini’s career, he has been

labeled as a game-breaking type of player. Last

season with the Sound Tigers, Tambellini led the

team in scoring with 30 goals and 29 assists for 59 points in

50 games. At one point in the season, Tambellini was on a

10-game scoring streak, two behind the team record of 12

held by Jeff Hamilton. He also notched his first hat trick

with the team on December 16. But before racking up

points for the Sound Tigers, he was causing nightmares for

college goalies.

In his last season wearing the blue and yellow of Michigan,

Tambellini scored what he described as the biggest goal of

his college career.

“We played Ohio State at the Joe [Joe Louis Arena in

Detroit] my last year. I ended up

netting the game-winner with about 15

minutes to go,” Tambellini said. “The

place was sold out and went out of

control as the band played our fight song. That was one of

the most special moments playing for the Wolverines.”

Tambellini finished his college hockey career in 2005,

scoring a total of 129 points in 124 career games played.

Drafted in the first round in 2003 by the Los Angeles Kings,

Tambellini joined the Kings organization in 2005, playing

most of the season with their AHL affiliate, the Manchester

Monarchs. Equaling the same number of points as he had in

games played, 56, Tambellini was off to a great start in his

first professional season, earning an invitation to the

American Hockey League All-Star game.

With a month left in the 2006 season, and the trading

deadline looming, Mike Milbury knew he needed to make a

deal to bring in some talented youth that would contribute

for years to come. On March 8, 2006, Tambellini was

traded to the Islanders along with defenseman Denis

Grebeshkov for Brent Sopel and Mark Parrish.

“Anytime you get a call to go from the AHL to the NHL, it's

pretty special; I wanted to savor the opportunity I had,”

Tambellini said.

Not only was Tambellini coming to the NHL and the

Islanders, but he was following in his father’s footsteps. His

dad, Steve Tambellini was part of the 1980 Stanley Cup

Championship team. Jeff received advice from his father

on how to deal with the New York media and was directed

to some of the better restaurants in the area.

“To walk into the locker room at the Coliseum and see him

in the Stanley Cup team photos hanging on the walls was

motivating,” Tambellini said.

In just his third NHL game, the Islanders were visiting their

Atlantic Division rivals, the New Jersey Devils, and future

Hall of Famer, Martin Brodeur.

“I talked to Chico Resch before the game, a teammate of my

father’s, and he was talking to me about how exciting it

would be to score my first NHL goal against Martin

Brodeur,” Tambellini said.

About seven minutes into the first period, Tambellini did

just that, breaking the scoreless tie and finishing the game

with a plus-3 rating, leading the Islanders to a 6-1 victory.

“Brodeur is a legend. To get my first goal against him was

pretty special,” Tambellini said. “The best part of the day

was winning the game because I was able to feel good about

my goal. Many players score their first goal during a loss so

you can’t show too much excitement, but luckily we won

the game.”

At the start of the 2006-2007 season, Tambellini was again

in the Islanders dressing room, wearing number 15. After

playing in the team’s season opener in Phoenix, Tambellini

didn’t see any more ice time and was sent to Bridgeport.

With his strong work ethic, Tambellini did not last the year

with the Sound Tigers. He was recalled by the Islanders for

their stretch run, helping New York make the playoffs on

the last day of the regular season.

“It was an unforgettable experience

playing with the team for those final

games, knowing we had to win to make the playoffs,”

Tambellini said. “I was Dubie’s [Wade Dubielewicz]

roommate throughout the stretch run. When he made that

final save on Brylin, I wanted to be the first to celebrate with

him because of our time spent together in Bridgeport.”

The Hockey News had Tambellini ranked second on the

team’s depth chart of left wings. However, with the team’s

abundance of forwards on the roster, Tambellini began the

season with The Bridgeport Sound Tigers.

After making his mark with the Big Blue of Michigan and

tearing up the AHL with the Sound Tigers, Tambellini is

eager to return to the NHL and make his mark on the orange

and blue.

“It was an unforgettable experience playing with the team forthose final games, knowing we had to win to make the playoffs.”

JEFFTAMBELLINI

ONTHESOUND:

by Kimber Auerbach


O

ver the summer, the New York Islanders

introduced one of the biggest innovations in

the NHL since the removal of the red line - the

NYI Blog Box.

What is the NYI Blog Box? It's a place for Islanders fans to

show off their Orange-and-Blue related blog. Fans were

asked to submit an application telling us about their blog

and why it was better than any one else's. The best of the

bunch were then invited to join the NYI Blog Box.

“We spent the better part of the last season analyzing the

merits of this unprecedented program,” said Chris Botta,

Islanders Vice President of Media Relations. “What we

determined is the blogosphere can no longer be ignored.

We believe it is a significant new avenue to grow the

popularity not just of the Islanders, but also of the game of

hockey. Everyone knows hockey fans are among the most

tech-savvy fans in sports.”

The NYI Blog Box at Nassau Veterans Memorial

Coliseum is not a traditional press box, but a completely

separate area in the seating bowl. The Islanders made this

decision based on research with bloggers who said that

they wanted to maintain their status as fans who were free

to cheer, boo and enjoy the game.

Members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association

should not be alarmed: The NYI Blog Box will be a

21-gameall-starplan

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

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or 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. 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. 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 HOLIDAYSSECRET SANTA GIFT BOX - ALL KIDS


IslES vs. FLORIDA PANTHERSThursday, January 3, 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. 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. NEW YORK RANGERSThursday, March 6, 2008 @ 7PM

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

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

completely separate entity from the traditional press box at

the Coliseum. In addition, any post-game player and coach

availability for bloggers will be separate and after all

working members of the media have had their interview

requests satisfied.

The Islanders also understand the perception might be that

this is the team's answer to the recent drop-off in some

coverage around the league. But that's not the case. Rather,

the Blog Box is simply recognition that there's a new world

out there. The newspapers and broadcast outlets will

always be a priority for the team and the Islanders have the

utmost respect for the reporters who work so hard covering

the game. The program will not compromise their ability to

cover the Islanders.

The NYI Blog Box is also a virtual presence on the web.

By logging onto newyorkislanders.com and clicking on the

Blog Box icon, anyone can see the blogs that are a part of

the program. As of October 15, the NYI Blog Box had 13

members and over 200 applications were received,

including 150 in the first few days. But the door certainly

isn't closed to more. Applications continually come in and

when there is a blog we like and feel can add to our

program, we'll include it.

For more information on the NYI Blog Box presentedby HockeyBuzz.com, visit newyorkislanders.com.

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he Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes met four times during the 2006-07 season with each team winning two games

on their home ice. The Islanders take the ice tonight with Rick DiPietro scheduled to be in net. DiPietro is closing in

on 100 NHL victories in his career and has been nothing short of stellar during the first few weeks of the 2007-08

season. The Hurricanes continue to be one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference year-after-year and bring a veteran mix

- led by captain Rod Brind'Amour, Eric Staal and goaltender Cam Ward - into the Coliseum. With both teams hungry for a

victory, tonight's matchup should be filled with excitement as the two high-powered offenses collide on the Island.

ISLES VSHURRICANESSATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2007 - Nassau Coliseum

Goaltenders

34 Wade Dubielewicz

39 Rick DiPietro

Defensemen

2 Aaron Johnson

4 Bryan Berard

8 Bruno Gervais

14 Chris Campoli

24 Radek Martinek

25 Andy Sutton

32 Brendan Witt - A

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 (IR)

18 Mike Sillinger - A

20 Sean Bergenheim

26 Ruslan Fedotenko

27 Darryl Bootland

63 Josef Vasicek

81 Miroslav Satan

89 Mike Comrie

Goaltenders

30 Cam Ward

47 John Grahame

Defensemen

2 Glen Wesley - A

4 Dennis Seidenberg

5 Frantisek Kaberle

6 Bret Hedican

7 Niclas Wallin

22 Mike Commodore

42 Tim Gleason

45 David Tanabe

Forwards

8 Matt Cullen

11 Justin Williams

12 Eric Staal

13 Ray Whitney - A

16 Andrew Ladd

17 Rod Brind'Amour - C

19 Trevor Letowski

24 Scott Walker

26 Erik Cole

27 Craig Adams

51 Jeff Hamilton

59 Chad LaRose

61 Cory Stillman - A

New York Islanders Carolina Hurricanes

GOFIGUREBy Adam Baruch

W

elcome to tonight's game between the

New York Islanders and Carolina

Hurricanes. Tonight marks the 98th

overall meeting between the two organizations. The

Islanders own a 42-46-9-0 record against the

Hurricanes/Whalers, including a home record of

23-21-4-0 advantage at the Coliseum. That's just

where the numbers begin…

• Newcomer Josef Vasicek spent six seasons with

the Carolina Hurricanes, accumulating 57 goals

and 78 assists while winning the Stanley Cup in

2005-06.

• Current Hurricanes head coach Peter Laviolette

became the 13th head coach in Islanders' history

on May 23, 2001. Laviolette served in his role

until June 3, 2003, compiling a 77-62-19-6 record

in his time on the Island.

• The Carolina Hurricanes were previously the

Hartford Whalers before moving to Raleigh,

North Carolina for the start of the 1997-98

season. The Islanders compiled a 28-23-9 record

when the team was still in Hartford and have

gone 14-23-0 since the move.

• Islanders' defenseman Bruno Gervais recorded

his first career NHL assist on January 19, 2006 at

Carolina.

• The Islanders' 54 shots on goal vs. the Hartford

Whalers on January 1, 1994 is tied for the most

in team history.

• The Islanders and Hartford Whalers combined

for zero penalty minutes in a game played on

January 26, 1980 at the Coliseum.

2006-07 Season SeriesIslanders: 4 pts., Hurricanes: 4 pts. • Last Meeting: January 6, 2007: Carolina 4-2 win • All-Time: 42-46-9-0


officalscoresheetISLES VSHURRICANES

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2007 - Nassau Coliseum


The Islanders new 7 Game Plan starts off with a bang and keeps you coming back for more. The planopens with a game for the ages as legendary coach Al Arbour returns to coach his 1,500th game forthe team. Three days later, the 7 Game Plan delivers another standout game, when the Isles take on

the rival Rangers. This plan also includes great games against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins, MartinBrodeur and the New Jersey Devils, and exciting games against the Bruins and Thrashers. There’s even aMonday matinee against the Hurricanes included for good measure.

7-GamePlan

SAT., NOV. 3, 2007 @ 7PMvs. pittsburgh penguinsAL ARBOUR NIGHT, #1,500

TUES., NOV. 06, 2007 @ 7PMvs. NY Rangers

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IslES vs. NEW YORK RANGERSWednesday, October 10, 2007 @ 7PM ISLANDERS MEAN BUSINESSWON 2-1

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T

onight, the Islanders wrap up their October schedule

by honoring the men and women of Law

Enforcement as they battle the Carolina Hurricanes.

The Islanders have a busy

month ahead of them this

November, playing 14 games

in 30 days. Fortunately for Isles

fans, eight of those games will

take place at Nassau Veterans

Memorial Coliseum and half of

those contests are promotional

games.

After battling the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday,

November 1st, the team welcomes back legendary coach

Al Arbour who will coach his 1,500th game for the

Islanders on Al Arbour Night, #1,500 (Saturday,

November 3). The Isles will face off against the Penguins

that night and all fans in attendance will receive a mini

replica banner, courtesy of Davis Vision.

The Rangers return to the Coliseum ice on Wednesday,

November 6th when they will meet Chris Simon for the

first time this season.

The Islanders pay tribute to men and women in uniform

on Military Appreciation Night (November 10th) as the

men in orange and blue take on the New Jersey Devils.

The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive a

collectible hat (#3 in a series of three), courtesy of Fox

Sports New York.

On Thanksgiving Eve, (November 21st) the Islanders

Children's Foundation takes center stage when the team

hosts the Montreal Canadiens.

Saturday, November 24th is Town of Brookhaven Night

when members of the town (and naturally, every town on

Long Island) are encouraged to get together with friends

and neighbors and show off both their town pride and

their Islanders colors. All fans 13 and under will receive

a t-shirt, courtesy of Mr. Jay Appliances and TV.

The Isles wrap-up their November home schedule with

games against the Dallas Stars (November 26th) and

Ottawa Senators (November 28th).


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PLAYERS'PERSPECTIVESIn honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Night, we asked players who they considered as their heroes growing up.

POThomasGilberti

T

homas Gilberti grew up on Long Island in the

Town of West Babylon and earned his degree in

Psychology from Adelphi University. He and his

wife Regina have been married for 20 years and have an

11-year-old daughter, Alexa.

From 1977 to 1987, he served as a Patrol Officer in the 7th

Precinct and worked on various community-minded

functions such as youth patrol and traffic enforcement. In

1987, he joined the Community Projects Bureau and

worked on the P.R.I.D.E drug program with public and

private schools throughout Nassau County. In addition, he

was involved on a number of other youth assignments

throughout the county, including Gang

Awareness/Avoidance for 5th and 6th grades, child safety

programs and the Youth and The Law program.

From 2002 to 2003, Thomas was assigned to the Nassau

County Police Academy, where he was responsible for

developing the Gang Training Manual for police officers.

In 2003, Officer Gilberti was assigned to the Nassau

BRENDAN WITTMy father was a farmer and an engineer

for 35 years, and he taught me about

work ethic. He told me to always work

hard, no matter what you do. He also said if

you put in a good effort, you can go home and

sleep easier at night.

I left home at 15 to play hockey. At 16, I went from a

town of 5,000 people to a major city in Seattle,

and my father told me to stay humble and not

change. I still live by what he told me many

years ago.

SEAN BERGENHEIMI had a really good childhood and that's really thanks to

my parents. I look up to them because they've been

such good parents. Hopefully, I can be the same way

when I'm a parent.

CHRIS CAMPOLIIf I had to pick one person, it would be my dad. Growing

up, you always want to be like your dad. He would always

bring me to the baseball park and showed me the ropes. I

wore #14 because he wore #14 when he played pro sports.

BRUNO GERVAISIn hockey, I would consider Montreal Canadiens defenseman

Francis Bouillon my hero because of the courage and

character he's showed. He never stopped working to make

the NHL even though he was a small d-man. He literally

grabbed his bag one day and went to a junior camp tryout and

never quit. He worked hard, despite not getting much ice

time. But he stuck with it. At 20, he captained his junior team

to the Memorial Cup. He was up and down with the

Canadiens, but he always worked hard.

AARON JOHNSONBeing from Nova Scotia, I looked up to Al MacInnis and

Mike McPhee, who both are from Nova Scotia and made it

to the NHL. Obviously MacInnis was an All-Star. He only

lived about a half hour down the street, so that was

someone I always watched play and idolized.

County Community Affairs Department where he's

taken charge of the Nassau County Police Exploring

Program, Child Safety for Parents, Gang Awareness for

Students, Gang Awareness for Parents, Identity Theft:

Awareness of ID theft scams, as well as countless other

community-focused initiatives.

Officer Gilberti has also served as a keynote speaker on

such subjects as Teen Drinking and Driving for Parents and

Students, Internet Safety, Youth and the Law, Basic Crime

Prevention, Senior Citizen Safety, Neighborhood Watch,

Stranger Danger (Safe Child), Law Squad and Night Out

Against Crime. In the little free time that he has, he also

serves as a volunteer fireman.

Throughout his years he has been involved with

community service and has shown honesty and integrity in

every facet of his life. For this, we are honoring Officer

Thomas Gilberti as our Hometown Hero.

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bRENDAN WITT“Well, it's not the best costume for me, but the best for my

kids would have to be when my oldest was Belle from

Beauty and the Beast. I had to be the Beast and my wife

had to wear the Teacup outfit. We looked pretty silly out on

the block. I'm not releasing any information about my

costume this year.”


MIKE COMRIE“The best Halloween costume that I've had was probably

when I got the equipment manager from the Phoenix

Coyotes to get me equipment from the Phoenix Cardinals

and I went as Matt Leinart.”

Halloween is right around the corner, so we asked some players totell us a bit about their favorite costumes throughout the years.

DressedtoImpressonHalloween

ANDY SUTTON“One time in Minnesota, we had a Halloween party and I

found this ladies fat suit and I was a maid. My wife was the

hot, sexy maid and I was the fat, wretched maid.”

TRENT HUNTER“Last year I went as a pirate, my daughter was a little

pumpkin and we dressed up the dog, too. So my daughter

and my dog went as little pumpkins [and they had]

matching pictures!”

WADE DUBIELEWICZ“My best Halloween costume would probably be the Army

guy. Cut off sleeves, camo and little fake Uzi gun.”

RICK DIPIETRO“The best Halloween costume I've ever worn was when I

dressed up as Brigitte Nielsen.”

CHRIS CAMPOLI“The best Halloween costume I've ever worn was when I

was Pedro last year from Napoleon Dynamite. I grew a

moustache, which was fun - I'd never done that before. It

was great. I usually wing my Halloween costume; I'll make

it up right before. The year before that I went as Scuba

Steve. That was pretty cool too. I was decked out in Under

Armor stuff and I cut my shorts…my suit was red and my

shorts were yellow, so I cut myself a little bikini.”

bILL GUERIN“My best Halloween costume was when I was in

Edmonton. We had a 60's and 70's party and my wife

purchased me a polyester suit from a second hand store that

was probably about 30 years old. It was a little snug, but it

was a good outfit.”


TheWidowsand OrphansFundThe Widows and Orphans Fund was created to assist the

families of Nassau County PBA officers that passed away

while on active duty with the Nassau County Police

Department. Some of these officers were killed in the line

of duty, while others died suddenly from illnesses. All left

behind wives, children and parents who were forced to

cope with the loss of their husbands, fathers or children.

The Widows and Orphans Fund serves 75 families at this

time. We distribute checks to the wives and dependent

children of these deceased Police Officers during the

December holiday season. It is our belief that this is

normally the most difficult time of the year for these

families, and it is important to us that they know that they

are not forgotten by our organization.

Nassau CountyLaw EnforcementExploringA division of the Theodore RooseveltLearning for Life CouncilLaw Enforcement Exploring is a community service,

career-oriented program designed to educate young men

and women, ages 14-20, about Law Enforcement. In

Nassau County, there are currently over 300 young people

in the program.

Law Enforcement Exploring is a collaborative effort of

Law Enforcement agencies and the Theodore Roosevelt

Learning for Life Council. The Nassau County Police

Department is currently the sole agency sponsoring Law

Enforcement Exploring Posts in Nassau County. The

intent is to grow this program to several agencies, both

local and federal. These agencies could include the

THEISLANDERSWELCOME...T

onight is Law Enforcement Appreciation Night, and the Islanders and their fans are paying tribute to these men and women who put their

lives on the line every day. To further honor these individuals, the New York Islanders are donating a portion of tonight's net proceeds to

two worthy Law Enforcement organizations: The Widows and Orphans Fund and Nassau County Law Enforcement Exploring.

theISLANDERSTEAMSTOREan ISLAND oasis for isles fans

T

he Islanders Team Store inside the Broadway Mall

in Hicksville has just about everything a fan of the

orange and blue could wish for, from authentic

team jerseys for the most dedicated fans to bibs and

pacifiers for the littlest ones.

The store has a great selection of Islanders t-shirts, name

and number tees, sweatshirts, and a huge selection of

Islanders hats for men, women and children. Golfers can

add a bit of the orange and blue to their game by visiting

the store's golf section which features golf bags, head

covers, gift sets, golf balls and more.

SAVE $10 OFF ALLJERSEY LETTERING!At Team Store in Hicksville only.Cannot be combined with any other discount.

The Team Store even offers a huge selection of Islanders

collectibles and memorabilia including signed framed

photos, autographed sticks and game worn jerseys, plus a

full collection of mini-banners.

Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement

Administration, U.S. Customs Service, Sheriff's

Department, Department of Correction, U.S. Postal

Inspection Service, U.S. Secret Service, and U.S.

Marshals Service. These agencies would sponsor

programs, participate in the Law Enforcement Academy

and make their personnel and facilities available for

training.

Exploring reaches out to Nassau County's young adults in

all of its diverse neighborhoods to help break down

barriers between young adults and law enforcement

officials. Explorers are taught the importance of higher

education, self-discipline in reaching their goals, and are

encouraged to see law enforcement as an attainable and

attractive career choice.

UpcomingEvents:

November 8th 4:30 to 6PM

Player signing at the Team Store

december 11th 4:30 to 6PM

Player signing at the Team Store

To take a tour of the New York Islanders Team Store andsee all the great new merchandise, go to Islanders TV atnewyorkislanders.com and search keyword “store.”

By Andrew Miller


By Jason Lockhart

S

eason ticket holders who made their way to Eisenhower

Park last Sunday afternoon couldn't have asked for a

better day. With the sun shining and the temperature

hovering in the 70s all afternoon, the Islanders' most loyal fans

were the honored guests at their well-deserved Annual Season

Ticket Holder Party.

The entire team, led by Snow and Nolan, were introduced by

Master of Ceremonies Steve Mears to a thunderous applause

from the thousand-plus strong crowd, fully decked out in

Islanders apparel.

"It's great being out here today," said Nolan. "You couldn't have

asked for better weather, and we're just happy to get to meet the

fans in a setting like this."

After the players, Sparky and the Ice Girls were introduced, fans

lined up at the various stations situated throughout Field 6 for

some autographs, photos and one-on-ones with their favorite

players.

"This is such a good family event," said Dennis Sheridan, who

bought season tickets this year thanks to the $10 per game Kids'

Season Pass. "The kids get to see what the players are like in

person. The players are all family guys, and it's exciting for the

kids to meet them."

Fresh off Saturday’s night's exciting 4-3 overtime winner against

New Jersey, the players, along with the fans, had smiles on their

faces all day.

"I'm really proud to be part of a team that puts on events like these

for the fans," said captain Bill Guerin. "You can never reach out to

the fans enough, because they're the ones who make our jobs even

more exciting."

Those who traveled to Eisenhower Park were treated to some

upbeat tunes from the lively band, NYC Swing, led by Steve

Shane. And for the youngsters on the grounds, the Family Fan

Fest was out in full force with a full complement of inflatable

activities.

Rick DiPietro got a hold of a bullhorn, and when he noticed a fan

wearing a Rangers jersey, he decided to use it to his advantage.

Joking with his table partner, Darryl Bootland, and nearby Bill

Guerin, he told the players to not sign his jersey. It was all in jest,

as all the fans in the area got a big kick out of Ricky’s

shenanigans.

Fans were seen wearing and carrying a variety of souvenirs, from

white goalie sticks (made specifically for autographs), to the

popular firefighter-themed hats from the previous night’s game.

"This is a terrific community event," said Keith Strejlau, who also

purchased Kids' Season Passes along with his own season ticket.

"You don't see too many organizations and players who are as

gracious as the Islanders."

WHATADAYTOBEASEASONTICKETHOLDER

Season ticket holders treated to a day at Eisenhower Park with autographs, music, games and much more

Whether you’re still trying to decide what to wear this Halloween, or you’re all set with your

costume, Sparky’s Spooky Halloween Mask Raffle is a great way to win a one-of-a-kind Halloween

mask created and signed by some of your favorite New York Islanders.

Raffle tickets are $5 each and they go on sale at 6:00 pm tonight until the start of the third period.

Winners will be announced before the end of the game and all proceeds benefit the Islanders

Children’s Foundation.

To get an up close and personal look at these works of art, visit the Islanders Children’s Foundation

booth on the Coliseum concourse.

Islanders:Unmasked!

Here’s your chance to win a hand-paintedand autographed Halloween mask!

SCARIESTISLANDER?Hockey can be a scary sport, especially if you have to face theIslanders. With Halloween just a few short days away, we asked readersof newyorkislanders.com which Islanders attribute is the scariest?

Here are the results:

Brendan Witt's physical presence: 31.83%

Marc-Andre Bergeron's slapshot:25.40%

Rick DiPietro's quick glove hand: 20.26%

Trent Hunter's body checks: 14.15%

Mike Sillinger's faceoff ability:

8.36%


islandsnapshotsBefore they battled Hurricanes, the Islanders battled Whalers. Here is aquick look back at the last few matchups between the two clubs.

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