Tag Archives: Nassau Coliseum

After dismissing the Pittsburgh Penguins in six games, the Islanders are shipping up to Boston to meet the mighty Bruins in round two. This series presents a new challenge for the Isles as the Bruins play an entirely different style of hockey than the Pens. The IslesBlog crew broke down ...

When it comes to the postseason on Long Island, it always brings about a special feel in the air. Hope springs eternal and the thought of another possible parade down Hempstead Turnpike for the first time since 1983 all begins to creep into the minds of Islander fans. Then there’s ...

The playoffs will be here soon for the Islanders. They should have their spot locked up within the next few weeks. The question that remains is whether they will have home-ice advantage come when the postseason gets underway next month. Speaking of home-ice — and having a sizable advantage — ...

For the last month, the Islanders have allowed fans into Nassau Coliseum in a limited capacity following strict guidelines to ensure they can safely go to a game. Luckily, I had the chance to attend Saturday’s 3-2 shootout victory over the Flyers and had the chance to speak to a ...

The New York Islanders announced on Wednesday afternoon that the first seven games with fans returning to Nassau Coliseum have sold out. Season ticket members who missed out on the opportunity to purchase tickets through April 9th will receive priority access for the next wave of ticket sales set to ...

The Islanders continued to roll at home on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins. Their victory completed a four-game homestand that began a stretch of nine of the team’s next ten games at Nassau Coliseum. Due to COVID-19, home has not been where the fans are, but it has been ...

After what seemed like an eternity, the time has finally come for the Islanders to rock the barn again for the very last time. Well, sort of. According to Governor Andrew Cuomo, any large stadium or arena is now permitted to open starting February 23. However, arenas and stadiums with ...

Everybody loves Nassau Coliseum. Everybody loves the big moments that made the Old Barn on Hempstead Turnpike the historic place it is. And there’s been a number of them that still resonate with generations of New York Islanders fans. We all know the ones that specifically come to mind. (John) ...

What happens when you mix a hockey-less August night with singer/songwriter Andy Grammer and a nostalgic Islanders video montage? Gold Jerry, Gold. “We won’t forget where we came from, the city won’t change us, we beat to the same drum” I never heard this song before watching this, but it ...