"Just in general that they’re able to bring fans back, and, for us, to have our fans back in the building. It was announced as a 25-year deal and appeared to secure the Islanders’ future in New York amid talk the team could move to another city. Contact Newsday | “Hope it happens,” said Michael Molloy, who along with two friends was among the early tailgaters. Sitemap | Islanders elated to have fans back at Nassau Coliseum: 'That's why we play the game' Fans arrive for the game between the Islanders and the Devils at the Nassau Coliseum … Islanders fans have expressed displeasure with Barclays Center, home to the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, from the start, citing many obstructed seats and poor sightlines for hockey. Empire State Development put out an RFP for the same land in 2012, but scrapped all proposals a year ago. “As long as there’s a parking lot where you can tailgate and you can drive to games. "To be playing in front of our home fans, it’s going to be very special," defenseman Nick Leddy said. “This is where the four Cups were won. The team’s move to Brooklyn was announced in 2012 after a failed attempt to secure public financing for a new arena on Long Island, and zoning approval was rejected for a privately funded development plan that would have included renovations to the Coliseum. I know all the guys in the room are super excited for the faithful to get back.". Ryan Field reports on the Islanders move back to Nassau County after winning the bid to build a venue at Belmont Park. In September the Islanders broke ground on the new 19,000-seat arena by Belmont Park which is less than 10 miles from Nassau Coliseum. The Islanders played three season in the New York City borough before they started to hold some of their contests back at the Coliseum starting in 2018. hockey; Fans' delight: Islanders back at Nassau Coliseum for a day . This was my first visit back to Nassau Coliseum since John Tavares scored the game-winner in overtime in Game 3 of the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs. The arena was renovated and reopened this year with a capacity of about 13,900 for hockey, less than both the 16,170 it had previously and the 15,795 currently at Barclays Center. Which is why Thursday night’s game against the Devils at Nassau Coliseum was so significant for the Islanders. It can’t happen.”. “It’ll be good to see them in the Coliseum again,” he said. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. The Islanders host the Philadelphia Flyers on March 18 and the statement from the team emphasized the return of season ticket holders on that date. The Islanders organization and the Nassau Coliseum staff will now have to come up with a plan to present to New York State for approval that will allow fans to attend Islanders home games for the first time since March 7 th of last year. UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Nearly 2 1/2 years after last playing at the Nassau Coliseum, John Tavares and the New York Islanders gave their fans something to cheer about back at their refurbished former home. The “Bring them Back!” chants reverberated around the arena after the third period ended, and Tavares said he noticed. The Islanders returned to the Coliseum for a day for a preseason game against Philadelphia, but that didn’t matter to fans clamoring for the team’s return from Brooklyn. I saw a sign that said, ‘This is home, not Brooklyn.’ That’s how everyone feels.”. Sean … The Islanders have not hosted a home game at Nassau Coliseum with fans in attendance since March 7 against the Carolina Hurricanes. Nassau County secures new leaseholder for New York Islanders home, the Nassau Coliseum. The Islanders’ massive run of home games, with nine of their last 10 outings coming at Nassau Coliseum, comes to an end on Thursday night when … There is no timetable for a decision to be made. The New York Islanders will play their entire 2020-21 home slate at Nassau Coliseum, in addition to any home playoff games this season. “It’s here, but unfortunately it’s not home anymore,” he said. Possibilities for the team’s future include building a new arena either at Belmont Park or near Citi Field in Queens. Cookie Settings | "It’s really exciting," defenseman Ryan Pulock said. UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) Nearly 2 1/2 years after last playing at the Nassau Coliseum, John Tavares and the New York Islanders gave their fans something to cheer about back at their refurbished former home. Fans or no fans, the home-ice advantage at Nassau Coliseum remains intact for the New York Islanders. The New York Islanders won’t likely have to worry about where they’re going to … Islanders To Welcome Fans To Nassau Coliseum Beginning March 18 By CBSNewYork Team February 24, 2021 at 2:37 pm Filed Under: Coronavirus , COVID-19 , Local TV , New York Islanders , NHL We’re a dynasty. But the in-the-rink experience will be needed for the players, for every 31 teams that are playing.". That’s how we roll.”, Tavares scored his second goal of the game 34 seconds into overtime to give the Islanders a 3-2 victory over the Flyers, sending the fans into a frenzy and chants of “Bring them back!”, “Just a lot of fun to play back here, in a place that means so much,” Tavares said. By clicking Sign up, you agree to our privacy policy. UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- The New York Islanders will play 12 regular-season games at Nassau Coliseum next season and 48 more during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons. “For all of us who live further east than here, in Suffolk County, it’s just hard to get to Brooklyn, especially during the week,” said Gary Harding, a season-ticket holder for 28 years here but only goes to about four or five games a season. Lamoriello said that everyone was excited to hear fans would be allowed back into the arena, but that it was also somewhat of a somber moment as well. One of the most emotional, intense, and energetic games I've ever been to. “It’s almost like old times. On Thursday, March 18, general Islanders fans were able to return to Nassau Coliseum and I attended the game. However, the lease has an opt-out clause with a January deadline that either side can exercise. New York Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock (6) watches as Philadelphia Flyers center Scott Laughton (21) skates away. Andrew Gross joined Newsday in 2018 to cover the Islanders. This agreement to use the Nassau Coliseum as the Islanders home base for 20-21 will stand even if fans aren’t allowed to attend games. "That’s what makes it so exciting when you get the fans in the stands. At the end of July, the Empire State Development issued a much-anticipated request for proposals (RFP) to develop the land next to the racetrack at Belmont Park. Some real noise, not the generated noise. Goodbye for now: Why the Islanders could return to Nassau Coliseum UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Megan Hallquest started working at Nassau Coliseum when she … It was a dream come true after waiting for so long. Plus, Andrew answers your questions. If the Islanders choose to leave, they can do so as early as after the upcoming season, while either side can terminate the deal effective at the end of the 2018-19 season. New York Islanders center and captain John Tavares, far left, celebrates after scoring a game-winning goal in overtime in a preseason NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Uniondale, N.Y., Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017. On Wednesday, February 10, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that sporting venues of greater than 10,000-person capacity could submit plans to reopen live events to fans, effective on February 25.This announcement includes the Nassau Coliseum, so the New York Islanders can submit a plan to host a limited number of fans at games. With the Islanders returning home once again this evening, let’s dive into my experience at the Coliseum. Super excited to get back to that. Islanders fans will be welcome back to Nassau Coliseum for its final run of games there next month as New York continues recovering from the winter surge of COVID-19 across the country. It has to be a hockey arena. UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Nearly 2 1/2 years after last playing at the Nassau Coliseum, John Tavares and the New York Islanders gave their fans something to cheer about back … They showed up early Sunday morning to tailgate and participate in pregame festivities outside, including a museum truck and a virtual reality Zamboni experience, and to take pictures with the Stanley Cup. What a night! The Coliseum is also allowed to host at 10% of capacity so 1,391 tickets were made available. With the Islanders trailing 2-0, Tavares started the comeback with his first goal just past the midpoint of the second period. It really will, because there’s an energy that the fans bring to our game, to the players, to the atmosphere that you can’t replicate. Sign up for Newsday’s Islanders texts with a 14-day free trial at newsday.com/islestext. The Islanders are believed to be among those interested in submitting proposals, with a Sept. 28 deadline for submissions. I know the Long Island faithful, there’s some excitement how well we’re doing. Privacy Policy | State regulations currently limit capacity at venues in New York […] Advertise with Newsday | All that history is here. Your ad choices | “The atmosphere right now is the same as it used to be,” said Harding, who was joined by her husband Gary and two friends several hours before the game. There will be public transportation. It’s big for us. It was the Islanders’ first game at the Coliseum, now called NYCB Live, since April 25, 2015, in a 3-1 victory over Washington in Game 6 of the first round of the playoffs. We still have no … Long Island wants the Islanders back at Nassau Coliseum By Josh Kosman. Claire Harding, a resident of Huntington and president of the Islanders Boosters Club that she says has been around since the team’s inception in 1972 was also glad to see the team back at the old arena where it played for the franchise’s first 43 years. "Extremely special. Fans' delight: Islanders back at Nassau Coliseum for a day UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Nearly 2 1/2 years after last playing at the Nassau Coliseum, John Tavares and the New York Islanders gave their fans something to cheer about back at their refurbished former home. Mike Vecchione scored 40 seconds into the second period to get the Flyers on the board first, and Jori Lehtera, who assisted on the first goal, doubled the lead a little more than 8 minutes later. "That’s why we play the game," right wing Jordan Eberle said. We want to continue to do that and give them something to cheer about. Reprints & permissions | Ever since their first youth game, NHL players have been used to playing in front of crowds, even if it was just a smattering of parents and family members in the stands. "Historic buildings are fun to come back … Fans arrive for the game between the Islanders and the Devils at the Nassau Coliseum on Thursday. “I think they certainly wanted to be heard,” he said. Help, 1,000 Northwell Health front-line workers, Rangers rookie Lafreniere raising his game to NHL level, Coburn believes Isles give him great shot at second Cup, Top 10 MMA pound-for-pound fighter rankings, Rojas' strategy pays off in opener, Stroman strong in nightcap of Mets' doubleheader sweep, Isles trade for Senators defenseman Coburn. The Islanders again will split their home schedule in 2019-20 with 21 games at NYCB Live’s Nassau Coliseum and 20 at Barclays Center. We like to feed off that momentum. The Islanders defeated the Flyers 3-2 in the first overtime period. First responders, the dedication, what them and their families have gone through, it will definitely make it more special for us. Breadcrumb Trail Links. The New York Islanders will begin allowing fans back in the building on March 18, the team announced on Wednesday. California Privacy Rights | UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) — Nearly 2 1/2 years after last playing at the Nassau Coliseum, John Tavares and the New York Islanders gave their fans something to cheer about back at their refurbished former home. I know me and the team really appreciate it for sure. Their first game in front of paying season-ticket holders will be next Thursday against the Flyers. Daniel Fisher, a Deer Park resident who has attended every game for 15 years, agreed. The boys are back! Credit: Getty Images/Bruce Bennett. It marked the first time this season fans were allowed into their building as the organization hosted 1,000 Northwell Health front-line workers and their families in appreciation for their dedicated work and sacrifices through the pandemic. Terms of service | So, we all look forward to that. The cheers continued while a video on the scoreboard showed the team’s four championship banners and highlights of Stanley Cup wins. The biggest thing is I just want to say thank you to them for their dedication, hard work and the risk they’ve taken for the last year. Ben Mandell 10 mins ago Home, The Team Comments Off on Mandell: The new, normal experience at Nassau Coliseum for an Islanders fan 87 Views For the last month, the Islanders have allowed fans into Nassau Coliseum in a limited capacity following strict guidelines to ensure that the fans in attendance can safely go to a game. Neil Best joins host Andrew Gross to discuss the return of fans to Nassau Coliseum and the NHL's new rights deal with ESPN. Got here early, 8 o’clock, tailgating. The Islanders’ first game in front of fans — a sellout of 1,800 — was a 2-1 win at Prudential Center on March 2 as the Devils opened their doors for the first time to a crowd limited to 10% of that building’s capacity. It’s also further away from the core of the team’s fan base on Long Island. The Islanders will get their first chance this season to maintain their NHL-best home record in front of fans Thursday night, when New York is scheduled to host the New Jersey Devils in a battleof longtime division rivals in Uniondale, N.Y. Other assignments have included the Jets, St. John’s and MLB. Receive stories, photos and videos about your favorite New York teams plus national sports news and events. The Nassau Coliseum hosted minor league hockey prior to the awarding of the Islanders franchise, an event that was brought back in 2005, when the Islanders-affiliated Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the American Hockey League (AHL) played two "home" games at the Coliseum in the absence of NHL hockey due to the 2004–05 NHL lockout. The chance to first play in front of the Northwell Health front-line workers was important to the Islanders. Welcome back, Islanders fans. The Islanders returned to the Coliseum for a day for a preseason game against Philadelphia, but that didn't matter to fans clamoring for the team's return from Brooklyn. Mathew Barzal tied it about 5 1/2 minutes into the third. For many years, section 329 was an important part of Islanders games at Nassau Coliseum. The COVID-19 pandemic robbed them of that joy for nearly a year as the arenas were empty and the postseason in August and September was held at neutral-site rinks. The results Sunday: Islanders … They were eliminated in a Game 7 loss two days later, and began playing at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center the following season. I know the NHL and TV is doing an absolutely great job of providing that [with fake crowd noise]. ", Added coach Barry Trotz, "It’ll be nice. Hopefully, we can feed off of that.". The New York Islanders returning home to the Nassau Coliseum for all their games during the 2020-21 season is some of the best news Islanders fans have heard in quite some time. Subscription terms | We had a little bit of it in New Jersey the other night and you could feel the atmosphere a little bit. “There’s a lot of good memories, lot of good thoughts even walking through the halls a little bit.”. About Us | “That’s above my pay grade, but certainly this place is very meaningful to this organization and the identity of this organization for a reason.”. “It’s nice to be back home,” said Andrew Gagnon, a student at nearby Hofstra University who arrived at 9 a.m. to tailgate. Saturday marks the first time since the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs the Islanders will play a meaningful game at their old barn, the Nassau Coliseum. Nassau Coliseum has undergone a $165 million renovation and now accommodates a league smallest of about 13,900 hockey fans, compared with 16,234 before the Islanders left. After celebrating the goal, the Islanders gathered at center ice to salute the fans, and skated off the ice to a rousing ovation. It will be nice to have some action. 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