Islanders to Play first NHL Game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn
From the team website:
"The New York Islanders will play the first-ever NHL game at Barclays Center on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 when they take on the New Jersey Devils at 7:30 p.m. The preseason game will mark the first hockey event at Barclays Center, the new major sports and entertainment venue, which will officially open on September 28 with the first of multiple JAY-Z concerts. The game will also mark the first NHL game to be played in Brooklyn."
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’We feel Brooklyn is an untapped hockey market that offers the Islanders with an exciting opportunity to grow its fan base," Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark said. "Barclays Center will also afford current Islander fans with great accessibility, as the Long Island Rail Road and nine subway lines will come directly to the arena at the Atlantic Terminal transit hub."
I have a feeling something’s a brewin’.
He makes it sound this isnt just one exhibition game.
by mdesarmo on Jan 31, 2012 11:29 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
As someone who's been touting this for the past three years
it’s about fucking time!
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by Fabtraption on Jan 31, 2012 11:36 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
One thing I'll miss if they move to Barclays
Is the free reign tailgates at the Coli. I love getting to games early to enjoy some festivities, especially chirpn opposing fans as they walk past. Keep it fun and clean at first, but as the cooler gets lighter, I start to remember Phaneuf/Okposo and Hunter/Turgeon, and the realization hits me that Mr. Caps/Habs fan is in fact a “Richard” and needs to be reminded of this.
"Oh no. He's got some speed. I might have to take his legs out." Rick DiPietro shortly before the first stitch came out.
by backstop87 on Jan 31, 2012 12:32 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Yeah, we'll have to tailgate from the local bars.
Or my apartment. :-D
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 31, 2012 12:48 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
We have time- we should start some preliminary scouting the bars in the area.
Whoever lives in the vicinity. what bars around there would be amicable to an onslaught of hockey/rock people?
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Jan 31, 2012 1:04 PM EST up reply actions
I do! I do!
There are tons. Cross the street and head down 5th ave and you’re good to go.
by Dorfer on Jan 31, 2012 5:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Good!
Can you name names for any that you might like personally? Maybe that wont play hip hop or electronic crapola (JMO) while we’re all there? Its not always easy to find somewhat rock-friendly bars but Im not gonna get crazy picky about it or anything.
I might have to head up there and do some scouting this summer. If theres a bar we all like, we can ask the Isles to get a few Ice girls there and do some promo or giveaways. We need to pull out all the guns on this. :)
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Feb 1, 2012 12:17 AM EST up reply actions
That's no small loss
Not many NHL arenas have good tailgating surroundings these days. Damn parking garages.
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Yup.
People will have to tailgate Rags-style… on the LIRR, and then at local bars.
Let Us Go, Islanders! (Ever notice how strange that sounds without the contraction?)
by TheMetalChick on Jan 31, 2012 2:40 PM EST up reply actions
I always found it funny
when the media make a big deal out of tailgating fans in Nashville or Raleigh. Islanders fans have been doing that for years. I remember seeing people out in the parking lot when I was in single digits. I guess anyone covering the Islanders were inside before the games started. But it’s hardly a new phenomenon.
"He's depriving some small village of a pretty good idiot" - Mike Milbury on Ziggy Palffy's agent. On Twitter: @Dan_of_Science
Which is never fun
Ever have to take the LIRR home late at night with a bunch of drunk Rags fans? it aint pretty
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by DP'sknee(andhipandflubugandotherknee) on Jan 31, 2012 11:54 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
I love it
I’ll take Brooklyn Islander jokes over “har har DiPietro Yashin Milbury ISLES SUKCZZZ” jokes any day.
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by Fabtraption on Jan 31, 2012 12:00 PM EST up reply actions
Nothing's ever going to beat
that thread we had here.
"He's depriving some small village of a pretty good idiot" - Mike Milbury on Ziggy Palffy's agent. On Twitter: @Dan_of_Science
Yup
Five for Fighting also posted an article on the Brooklyn Islanders as well. Here it is.
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by Fabtraption on Jan 31, 2012 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
I dont know shit about brklyn
Other than playn some pickup games at city ice pavilion, and drinkn at the brewery, Ive never really hung out there. If Im coming up from the Hud valley, I guess Id take the GWB to the FDR or Hen Hud, head downtown then cross one of the bridges…Imagine trying to make a weeknight game! Id have to leave at like 4:30!
"Oh no. He's got some speed. I might have to take his legs out." Rick DiPietro shortly before the first stitch came out.
ouch.
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by ICanSeeForIslesAndIsles on Jan 31, 2012 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
2018 Winter Classic
Battle of the Borroughs – New York vs. Brooklyn, Rockafeller Centre
Still feels weird cheering for Nabokov
That would be sweet
Bryant park would be sweet too, probably only seat a few thou tho
"Oh no. He's got some speed. I might have to take his legs out." Rick DiPietro shortly before the first stitch came out.
too small
Those rinks are nowhere near NHL-size and setting up temporary seating would probably be a big deal. Rockefeller Center will still have the tree, too, which becomes logistically difficult. It’d be the ultimate New York venue for this, but it’s probably impossible.
by dunnowhat2type on Feb 1, 2012 8:59 AM EST up reply actions 1 recs
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