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          The New York Islanders played on Long Island for 43 years, before moving to Brooklyn in 2015. Despite the move, the Islanders remain active in the community of Long Island, and now Brooklyn. They are sincerely devoted to getting fans into hockey, honoring veterans and helping kids and adults with diseases or disabilities.Continue reading “How the New York Islanders help in the community”

    In 2016, Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Starling Marte had a career year, hitting .311, and swiping 47 bases. He also made the all-star game. But, did he cheat? On Tuesday, Marte tested positive for Nandrolone, a performance-enhancing drug. He was suspended 80 games. In just 13 games in 2017, Marte has hit .241, withContinue reading “MLB news: Starling Marte suspended 80 games”

      Many people don\’t think of Stephen Gionta as a big hitter. But, he showed in his first season as a New York Islander (2016-17) that he can really lay the lumber. The Rochester, New York native was undrafted. His brother, Brian Gionta captained the Montreal Canadiens, but is currently the captain of the BuffaloContinue reading “My interview with Stephen Gionta”

      At 22 years of age, New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech still has more years to play in the NHL. The Toronto, Ontario native was drafted 65th overall (3rd round) of the 2012 NHL draft. He made his NHL debut in 2015-16, but was injured after 9 NHL games, and didn\’t play again thatContinue reading “My interview with Adam Pelech”

      Speed pays off in the NHL. Speedy winger Jason Chimera has had a long career because of his speed. Fellow New York Islanders winger Shane Prince also has very good speed, and he takes advantage of that on the ice. The Rochester, New York native was drafted in the 2nd round (61 overall) of theContinue reading “My interview with Shane Prince”