IBO Boxing Honesty and Integrity
It’s become obvious over the years that whenever the Hurricanes and Isles face off, the games always have twists and turns. These teams have only met once this season back in early October when the Canes picked up an overtime win 2-1 which was very rare since Thomas Greiss was ...
Read More »"If you know the Rangers … Clap Your Hands" has been banned from Barclays Center
No longer will you be able to confirm your feelings towards the New York Rangers with a simple and symbolic clap of the hands. In the latest episode of Barclays Center vs. Lifelong Islanders fans, organist Paul Cartier indicated on Twitter that the playing of everyone’s favorite sing-a-long has been banned from the arena. ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: KINGS of The West
Everyone knew coming in to tonight that the Islanders were going to face a huge challenge going up against one of the best the West has to offer in the Los Angeles Kings, but no one told them that. The Isles were up to the challenge as they’ve been when ...
Read More »About Face Value: Season Ticket Prices Will Not Be Raised
Barclays Center did the right thing and then did some more. After speaking with fans at Sunday’s game and our report detailing Barclays Center plan to raise ticket prices 66% – from $15 to $25 for a number of season ticket holders, the arena has decided to honor their e-mail communication and maintain prices at $15 for ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: Clutterbucking in C-Bus
After a throttling of Edmonton Sunday afternoon, the Isles did their best impression to do the same this evening in Columbus. The Islanders have won all three meetings so far this season against the Jackets, and they have outscored them 12 to four in that process. Those numbers were increased ...
Read More »Exclusive: Barclays Center Raising Ticket Prices 66% for Obstructed View Seats
Days after Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark suggested fans in obstructed views “Stream It Live!” from their seats, IslesBlog has learned Barclays Center is planning to raise the prices of obstructed view seats for some fans in Section 229. No, this is not satire. This is reality. Season ticket holders in Section 229, ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: SUPER SUNDAY
The best social media hits from yesterday’s blowout in Brooklyn. Enjoy. I'm still emotionally and mentally unstable from yesterday #Isles — Cerina (@CerinaLeone) February 7, 2016 Boychuck #isles my man welcome back — Filippo Antonacci (@fanto1977) February 7, 2016 ITS RAINING ROCKETS BABY WOOOOOO WOOOOO WOOOO YES YES YES pic.twitter.com/hjU0O6zPap ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: Detroit Rocked City
The prevailing thought after the Islanders 3-2 loss in Washington on Thursday night was that despite the disappointing finish, the team had played one of its better games of the year against elite competition. They owned possession, took a ton of shots, skated better and were more physical than in ...
Read More »3 Ways To Improve The Obstructed View Seating Experience
By now, all Islanders fans have read Brett Yormark’s latest gaffe in SI.com suggesting fans in obstructed view seats can watch the game on their mobile phones. It was latest in a series of tone deaf comments that often come across as insensitive towards the very fan base he is trying ...
Read More »The 5 Hole: Defeated in D.C.
After a convincing win Tuesday night against Minnesota, the Islanders headed down to the nation’s capital for a showdown with the division leading Capitals. Tonight was the first time the Isles have played in D.C. since losing in game seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals last spring. With points at ...
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