RIT scoring ace Brown targets prominent role in Bridgeport
College hockey became a dream of Erik Brown’s early on in his hockey journey. The forward from Keene, Ont., realized when he was young that…
New York Islanders
Five minutes with Northeast Warrior equipment and stick rep Peter Marshall
A three-time double-digit goal scorer at Boston University in the 1980s, Peter Marshall knows a thing or two about hockey sticks. Now the point person…Read More
Hangin’ out New York Islanders captain Anders Lee
What was your initial reaction when you were told in October that you were going to be the 15th captain in New York Islanders history?…
Mathew Barzal: Fit to the core
Mathew Barzal is one of the most dynamic offensive players in hockey today. After witnessing him score 22 goals and lead the 2017-18 National Hockey…
From Grande Prairie to Ohio State to New York: Tanner Fritz realizes dream with Islanders
When Tanner Fritz was a kid growing up in Grande Prairie, Alberta, he was an Edmonton Oilers fan who enjoyed watching beloved forward Ryan Smyth.…
Overcoming an early season gaffe, Mathew Barzal turned into a star
Mathew Barzal thought to himself, "I can’t do anything in this league." In both his and the New York Islanders’ second game of the 2017-18…
Jordan Eberle emerges as a cog for the Islanders
Jordan Eberle was working out the morning of June 22, 2017, and went to switch the song — he ran the music at the gym…
Casey Cizikas is proving his value for the Islanders
When Casey Cizikas started playing major junior hockey with the Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors, head coach Dave Cameron gave the 16-year-old some sound yet blunt…
Battle-tested Scott Mayfield fighting for everyday role
Scott Mayfield has been fighting since he was a kid. Fighting his older brother. Opponents. For respect. For ice time. You name it, he’s fought…
Once upon a time, skating wasn’t Nick Leddy’s strong suit
Nick Leddy doesn’t remember his first time on the ice. He shouldn’t be blamed for not remembering it; after all, he was very young. But…
‘Coachable’ Michael Dal Colle is aiming high for the Islanders
The first word that comes to Brent Thompson’s mind when he thinks about Islanders prospect Michael Dal Colle is "improving." Starting with his three-game American…
A fast start is key for the Islanders
Jason Chimera said he "always saw it." Even when the New York Islanders were struggling during the first half of last season, with one-goal losses…
Mathew Barzal primed for a roster statement
The message from New York Islanders management to Mathew Barzal was simple. Recalled the 20-year-old center: "Dominate. Put up good numbers. Work on your game.…
