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New linemate at Lighthouse Hockey

He's an avid Islanders fan, an active member of the club's BlogBox, and if you play hockey, chances are he's thrown you or your child (or both) into the penalty box. He's Doug, aka IslesOfficial, and he's joining our Lighthouse Hockey staff as a writer/sniper/enforcer/master of officiating.

Doug runs his Isles Official's Outlook blog and also comments quite often around here. I've always enjoyed what he has to say, and -- better yet, for discussion's sake -- sometimes we disagree. As a working referee, he also brings a different perspective to the game and officiating. As fans we all pine and moan about officiating (especially Doug's ... I swear, the guy is blind, I was totally tripped on that) -- but have we even read the rulebook? Doug has, and usually has a clear, non-lawyerese way of explaining its nuances.

For that reason and for all of his perspectives, I'm happy he accepted my invitation to become an "official" writer here. He'll keep his blog going (and like me he's one of them young folk on "the Twitter" @NYIsles10), but between myself, Doug and Islesblogger Mike, we'll make sure Lighthouse Hockey stays humming with daily updates and general tomfoolery. So please welcome Doug and look for his initial post on the GM meetings and the headshot discussion some time this weekend(ish).

Remember, part of the SBN setup is any member can contribute your own links (via FanShots) or theories and queries (via FanPosts) for discussion; we authors can "front page" the big ones into the center column and just generally guide the ship and keep it out of harm's Milbury's way. Game on, baby.

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Welcome, Doug! All the best, bro!

Jumped right into the fire on the eve of the draft, eh? Brave.

by Donny Rivette on Jun 5, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks!

Thank you for the kind words.

As for jumping in right before the Draft…I wouldn’t have it any other way. I EAT PRESSURE FOR BREAKFAST!

From the Penalty Box to the Blog Box! Check it out at Isles Official's Outlook!

by IslesOfficial on Jun 8, 2009 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rock on, Doug! :D

Lets go Islanders...

by TheMetalChick on Jun 6, 2009 1:27 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks MetalChick, my dear friend. You’re the best.

From the Penalty Box to the Blog Box! Check it out at Isles Official's Outlook!

by IslesOfficial on Jun 8, 2009 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

When Dom asked me what I thought of the idea, naturally I said your perspective would make this place even better.

Dom and I have had a bunch of ideas, but a combination of being busy and a shameful awesome season kept us from starting the collaboration fully. We wanted to go into the new season with a jump out of the gate.

This is going to be fun, especially with two of the three of us going to Montreal.

Islesblogger is a contributor to Lighthouse Hockey: SBN's New York Islanders blog who's lost the most man games to injury.

by Michael Schuerlein on Jun 6, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

especially with two of the three of us going to Montreal.

Go ahead, rub it in ;-)

Lighthouse Hockey: Side effects may include Weight gain and frequent game loss.

by Dominik on Jun 6, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn right we’re gonna rub it in ;-). Paid enough for the tickets and the hotel.

Yes, that’s right Isles fans, the NYI did not pay our way. We’re going up there for you guys…and maybe for us too (just a little bit). Might as well get the full value out of the bragging rights while we still can.

From the Penalty Box to the Blog Box! Check it out at Isles Official's Outlook!

by IslesOfficial on Jun 8, 2009 8:40 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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