What a weekend in Philly. I imagined the event and how it would go about 100 times in my head leading up to it, but I never thought it would be THAT perfect. From the early morning and late afternoon takeovers of The Field House bar to the generosity of the Isles fans contributing their … Continue reading Broad Street Blitz – A Tip of the Helmet
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February Update: Charlotte
Boy oh boy, January was awesome on all fronts! I am writing this before the game on February 1st and your New York Islanders are still in 1st place with games on hand of both the Capitals and Penguins. Hard not to be excited about this team! I think I fall more in love with … Continue reading February Update: Charlotte
Growing Up a Displaced Isles Fan in Philly
Before this year, I had spent the past 23 years in hockey abyss. Let me clarify. I moved to the Philadelphia area in 1995 when I was 9 years old. My father got a new job at the time. Long Island was all I knew, and more than that, so were the Islanders. Let me … Continue reading Growing Up a Displaced Isles Fan in Philly
Scenes from a Long Island Barngate
Game 5: Canes As you are all well aware, Oyster Bay Brewing and I have teamed up this season to co promote our brands and give the fanbase an experience they can appreciate. Every Coliseum game this year, we have (and will continue to) set up a tailgate right at the front door of NYCB. … Continue reading Scenes from a Long Island Barngate
Shots for Goals
I'm still basking in the afterglow from last night. The entire evening was electric. Being the promoter I am, there's nothing that gets me more than a good pun or alliteration. When we came up with "Croker Takeover" I had to chuckle. I've been to my fair share of raucous watch parties, but never an … Continue reading Shots for Goals
January Meetup LI
First off I must say that last night was absolutely incredible. This was our second meetup at Boss Crokers down in Wantagh last night and it couldn't have gone any better. I usually like to get to these events pretty early so I arrived at 7:30 p.m, a half hour before the game, and the … Continue reading January Meetup LI
January Update (Charlotte)
Happy New Year! As we start a new year it's hard not to be excited for everything #islesmeetups has become and where we will go in 2019! We ended the year on a high note as the leaders of the different meet-up groups, Yes Men Outfitters, and some of our original members were treated to … Continue reading January Update (Charlotte)
Barngates
While we're looking to network across the country, home is where the mob is. The Flagship Long Island Chapter is just as dedicated towards bringing fans together as the out of towners. You can find us set up pregame at every Coliseum battle this year, right in front of the Marriot side entrance of NYCB … Continue reading Barngates
Find a Chapter
"Wow this is awesome. I wonder if they have a chapter in my neck of the woods?" - You Probably https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6edDePvnmlE&t=174s Featured on MSG: Talking Isles, Episode 2 The following cities/states currently have an official #islesmeetups crew: Long Island, New York Charlotte, North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina New York, New York Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania … Continue reading Find a Chapter
Start a Chapter
New York is one of the leading producers of interstate transplants in the country. We know you're out there, and we know there's more of you where you live than you think.If you're an out of state Diehard like us, and are looking for a little more than the Center Ice package in the bowels … Continue reading Start a Chapter