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• The New York Islanders play in the Atlantic Division of the NHL's Eastern Conference.

• Fast Facts

  1. Owner: Charles Wang
  2. General Manager: Garth Snow
  3. Coach: Scott Gordon
  4. Inaugural season: 1972
  5. Finals appearances: Five
  6. Stanley Cups: Four (last in 1983)
  7. Home: Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, New York

• Early Years

  The Islander were founded in 1972, originally as a ploy to keep the rival World Hockey Association out of the area. The team did not qualify for the playoffs their first two seasons, but made it all the way to the semi-finals in 1975, where they were defeated by the Philadelphia Flyers.

• Championship Years

  Also known as the Isles, the team reached the Stanley Cup finals for the first time in their history in 1980. They were successful, defeating the Flyers in six games to earn their first championship. Their playoff success did not stop there, as they returned in 1981, 1982 and 1983, winning the Stanley Cup four consecutive years. The Isles' playoff streak ended in 1983, as they we defeated in the finals that following year.

• Recent Years

  The Isles went into a slump starting in 1995, with seven consecutive seasons of failing to reach the playoffs. In the five seasons since the slump, the Islanders have only reached the first round of the post season four times.

• Players and Alumni

  Below is a list of players who are either currently or formally on the team roster.

• Goalies

  • Yann Danis
  • Rick DiPietro
  • Joey MacDonald
  • Garth Snow (01-06)

• Defensemen

  • Chris Campoli
  • Bruno Gervais
  • Radek Martinek
  • Freddy Meyer
  • Thomas Pock
  • Mark Streit
  • Andy Sutton
  • Brendan Witt

• Forwards

  • Josh Bailey
  • Sean Bergenheim
  • Blake Comeau
  • Mike Comrie
  • Bill Guerin (07-09)
  • Andy Hilbert
  • Trent Hunter
  • Tim Jackman
  • Frans Nielsen
  • Kyle Okposo
  • Richard Park
  • Mike Peca (01-04)
  • Mike Sillinger
  • Jon Sim
  • Jeff Tambellini
  • Nate Thompson
  • Doug Weight
  • Alexi Yashin (01-07)

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