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tAble of contentsLETTER FROm THE PREsIdEnT ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 7

HIsTORY & mIssIOn sTATEmEnT ................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

GRAnT APPLICATIOn, mAKE A dOnATIOn & THE HOPE PROCEss .................................................................................................................................11

BOssY’s BunCH & sCHOOL TICKET PROGRAm ........................................................................................................................................................... 12

HOLIdAY HOsPITAL VIsITs & TOY sHOPPInG .............................................................................................................................................................. 13

IsLAndERs@sCHOOL ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 16-19

PLAYER PROGRAms............................................................................................................................................................................................... 20-25

AnnuAL GOLF OuTInG ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 26-27

AnnuAL dAY AT AdVEnTuRELAnd ............................................................................................................................................................................... 28

BLuE & WHITE sCRImmAGEs ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

CHARITY OF THE GAmE, 50/50 RAFFLE, CHuCK-A-PuCK, & sCOREBOARd mEssAGEs ............................................................................................... 33

AuCTIOns & RAFFLEs ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34

IsLAndERs FIGHT CAnCER ................................................................................................................................................................................... 36-39

AmATEuR YOuTH HOCKEY dEVELOPmEnT PROGRAm, HOCKEY Is FOR EVERYOnE, & IsLAndERs HOCKEY ACAdEmY ................................................. 40

IsLAndERs YOuTH HOCKEY JAmBOREEs, PROJECT HOPE, & LIGHTHOusE InTERnATIOnAL TOuRnAmEnT ................................................................. 43

JR. IsLAndERs & JR. sOund TIGERs, LAdY IsLAndERs BOWL-A-THOn, & sPECIAL HOCKEY ............................................................................... 44-45

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The Islanders organization has been a staple in the Long Island community for 40 years. Since 1972, the team has dedicated countless time and energy to helping those in need. All of the players, coaching staff, alumni and front office personnel are here because of their strong characters and we all take great pride in giving back to the people of Long Island.

In 2000, Charles Wang bought the Islanders and brought an even greater level of community pride to the franchise and the surrounding area. He founded the Islanders Children’s Foundation (ICF) in 2003 to provide opportunities to children in the areas of education, health and youth hockey development. In that time, we’ve been lucky enough to raise over $5 million, assisting thousands of children and their families on Long Island and around the world.

This brochure allows you to browse the numerous events held each season, the various charities that partner with the team and the many in-house programs developed by the team. It’s an honor and a privilege to give back to every part of our island.

No matter how large or small any of these programs or charities are, we couldn’t help them and many wouldn’t exist if not for the continued support of our terrific fans. Thank you for helping the ICF these last eight years. The Foundation and the team is looking forward to your ongoing help in the years to come.

Garth snowICF PresidentIslanders General manager

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HistoryThe Islanders Children’s Foundation is a New York State not-for-profit foundation, qualified under Section 501 (c ) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code and qualified as a public charity. Since its inception in 2003, the Islanders Children’s Foundation has raised more than $5 million for the cause of helping countless children on Long Island and around the world.

MissionThe Islanders Children’s Foundation is dedicated to supporting Long Island based non-profit organizations that provide opportunities to children as well as a variety of in-house youth programming. The foundation will work with children’s charities that focus on the areas of health, education and youth hockey development. Through the tireless efforts of the Islanders players, employees and management, partnered with the support of loyal sponsors and fans, donations are raised for the foundation.

The Islanders Children’s Foundation raises awareness and funds through a variety of charitable initiatives throughout the course of the season including the Islanders Annual Golf Outing, ICF Day at Adventureland and the Blue and White Scrimmage. Special fundraisers during Islanders games provide additional ways to bring in donations for the ICF. These fundraisers include the 50/50 Raffle, Chuck-A-Puck, Jerseys off the Back, Valentine’s Day Puck Surprise, Holiday Grab Bag and Pink Stick Auction, just to name a few.

The Islanders are true believers in the youth that surround us each day and that every child needs opportunities that will help them become successful in life. We also see the hardships that surround many families on Long Island, whether a loved one is suffering from illness or whether the economy has taken a toll on the families around us. These families require the support from everyone in the community to make Long Island a better place.

The Islanders Children’s Foundation not only works with other non-profit programs, but also funds a variety of in-house youth programs. The Islanders@School Program, Holiday Hospital Visits and Toy Shopping Event, “Bossy’s Bunch” Charity Ticket Program, Amateur Youth Hockey Development Program and Islanders Fight Cancer were all created to benefit the youth of Long Island.

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GrAnt ApplicAtionPOLICIEs And PROCEduREsIn order to create consistency and fairness, we ask organizations seeking grants to follow the guidelines listed below:

• Your organization must be a registered charitable 501 (c ) (3) organization• You must provide your charitable identification number• Written descriptive proposal including how your organization follows the philanthropic

activities of the ICF; include 3 copies• Copy of primary contact’s drivers license• Must receive proposal by May 31 of the given year• Final notification no later than December 31, of the given year

LImITATIOnsNo grants for purely personal needs or individuals, no support for religious or sectarian purposes or social or fraternal organizations. No grants to individuals or for deficit financing, matching gifts or conferences. No loans.

**Please note: Only proposals that are awarded are responded to and awarded proposals are for the next calendar year.

EIN#: 06-1671668

MAke A DonAtionThere are three easy ways to make a donation to the Islanders Children’s Foundation:

1. Visit newyorkislanders.com/icf to donate using our online secure server2. Call 1.800.882.ISLES (47537) ext. 43. Make a check out to the Islanders Children’s Foundation and mail to the following address:

Islanders Children’s FoundationAttn: Chris Vardaro

1255 Hempstead Turnpikeuniondale, nY 11553

tHe Hope processThe Islanders Children’s Foundation has partnered with The Hope Process. The Hope Process was designed for one purpose: to provide charitable organizations with a steady stream of recurring monthly donations from merchants and businesses through the credit card processing of donations. The Hope Process enables the ICF to receive additional funding on a monthly basis from donors.

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bossy’s buncH & scHool ticket proGrAMIslanders Hall of Famer Mike Bossy, along with generous donations from Islanders fans and sponsors to the ICF, have donated seats for sick, recovering and underprivileged children so they are able to experience Islanders games throughout the season. “Bossy’s Bunch” also incorporates a school ticket program that rewards students who stand out among their peers by demonstrating hard work, respect and responsibility.

Organizations/Families that we have worked with:

Back in the GameBig Brothers Big SistersThe Byrnes FamilyCamp AdventureThe Chase FamilyCoalition Against Child Abuse and NeglectCohen’s Children’s Medical CenterFoster Parent Advisory Council

Hope and Hero’s Children’s Cancer FundJay’s World for Childhood CancerLI Cancer AllianceLisa Beth Gerstman FoundationMake-a-Wish Metro NY/Suffolk CountyThe Morgan CenterNassau/Suffolk Counties Department of Social ServiceThe Reynolds Family

Starlight Starbright Children’s FoundationStony Brook University HospitalSunrise Day CampTuesday’s ChildrenUnlimited PossibilitiesWinthrop University Hospital

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HoliDAy HospitAl Visits & toy sHoppinG eVentThe annual Islanders Holiday Hospital Visits have become a long-standing tradition for the organization. On this day, all Islanders players visit children who are receiving treatment at various Long Island hospitals. During these visits, the players provide each child with a toy that was personally picked out by members of the team at the annual toy shopping event. This past season, Emblem Health sponsored the events, contributing funds to the Islanders Children’s Foundation for the program.

Hospitals that were visited:Cohen’s Children’s Medical CenterGood Samaritan HospitalHenry Viscardi School: The National Center for DisabilitiesNassau University Hospital

St. Mary’s Children’s HospitalStony Brook University HospitalWinthrop University Hospital Cancer Center for Kids

“It’s an opportunity for us to give back to the community. It’s one of the perks of being a professional athlete. Days like today are fun.” -Mark Eaton

“It’s an important time of year. It’s the best time of year, and I think you come to the realization of how fortunate you are. They’re so resilient and have such a glow in their eye. The things that they go through, being in that room everyday, it’s just tough. So if we can interrupt that and deliver some gifts and get some smiles, that’s the least we can do.”

-Doug Weight

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We’re All islAnDers scHool AsseMblyThe “We’re All Islanders” School Assembly Program was created to stress the importance of teamwork in life to students across Long Island. During this interactive assembly, the Islanders arena hostess, Dina, and mascot, Sparky, make comparisons between all the people that comprise a hockey team and all the people that work in a school. The Islanders visited more than 70 schools throughout the 2010-11 season, which encompassed more than 45,000 students.

Schools visted during the 2010-11 season:

Summit Lane Elementary SchoolBelmont Elementary SchoolBroadway SchoolOakwood Primary SchoolBarton Avenue SchoolJacob Gunther Elementary SchoolNorthside Elementary SchoolCordello Elementary SchoolWashington Street SchoolIdle Hour ElementaryAnn McArthur ElementaryLocust Valley Intermediate SchoolAP Willits SchoolJames H. Boyd Elementary SchoolJohn H. West Elementary SchoolNorman J. Levy Lakeside Elementary SchoolNorthside Elementary SchoolDeauville Gardens Elementary SchoolLake Grove SchoolWinthrop Elementary SchoolBarnum Woods SchoolHewitt Elementary SchoolEast Hills Elementary SchoolGeorge Washington Elementary SchoolPines Elementary SchoolMcKenna Elementary SchoolClayton Huey Elementary SchoolGrundy SchoolLakeville Elementary SchoolNorth Side School

Sayville Elementary SchoolSaw Mill RoadJoseph Edgar SchoolHampton Street SchoolLaddie A. Decker Sound Beach SchoolChestnut Street SchoolNorth Coleman Road SchoolRhame Avenue School Bayville Intermediate SchoolBayville Primary SchoolSeaford Manor SchoolSantapogue Elementary SchoolNaasakeag ElementaryCornwell Avenue School William E DeLuca Elementary SchoolMarion G.Vedder Elementary SchoolSearingtown Elementary SchoolWebber Middle SchoolWestbury Friends SchoolClear Stream SchoolOgden Elementary SchoolLynwood SchoolWest End Elementary SchoolLynbrook South Middle SchoolMerrimack Elementary SchoolHiawatha Elementary SchoolMoriches Elementary SchoolLanding Elementary SchoolWestbury Friends SchoolRushmore Avenue School

Captree Elementary SchoolCenter Street SchoolConnolly Elementary SchoolTecumseh Elementary SchoolWashington Street SchoolSherwood Elementary SchoolRaynor Country Day SchoolSalem Elementary SchoolLake Grove SchoolJericho Middle School Medford Elementary SchoolSaltzman East Memorial SchoolParkway Elementary SchoolPS 84 SchoolFlushing Christian SchoolCalifornia Avenue School TimeSouth Shore Montessori SchoolSouth Grove Elementary School

islAnDers@scHoolThe Islanders @School program brings the game of hockey to classrooms, allowing teachers to educate students with a more creative approach while working under the New York State Curriculum. The @School program incorporates fun-filled lesson plans and special assembly programs, including the We’re All Islanders School Assembly and Islanders School Day, which teach students the importance of teamwork, a good education and hard work. New to the @School program during the 2010-11 season was Blades for Grades, which rewarded students for receiving high marks with tickets to Islanders games. More than 45,000 children participated in the @School program this past season.

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islAnDers scHool DAyIslanders School Day is a one-day assembly, in which the entire New York Islanders team visits Long Island elementary schools to speak with students about the importance of reading, working hard and staying in school. We believe it is important to show children across Long Island that these are the most fundamental building blocks in life, regardless of your ultimate profession. This assembly allows the students to learn these life lessons from professional athletes.

Schools that participated in Islanders School Day during the 2011-12 season:

blADes for GrADesThe Blades for Grades Program rewards students for working hard in school and receiving good grades. Students applying for the program must show that they have received an “A” or moved up a letter grade in a subject in order to earn two complimentary tickets to an Islanders game. Last season, more than 2,500 students participated in the program.

Washington Street School Guggenheim Elementary Summitt Lane Elementary Idle Hour ElementaryParkview Elementary

Holbrook Elementary West End Elementary Hewlett Elementary Centre Street School

“It’s our goal to keep kids on the right track. You want to encourage them and let them know that their dreams are attainable.” -Matt Martin

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bAiley’s buDDies proGrAMIslanders forward Josh Bailey kicked off Bailey’s Buddies at the start of the 2010-11 season. At each home game, Bailey hosted either a child recovering from illness or an underprivileged child for a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience. During the game, the Bailey Buddy sits near the player entrance, high-fives the players as they walk onto the ice, receives an Islanders gift bag with a Bailey t-shirt and meets Josh after the game. Josh signs autographs, takes pictures and sometimes tours the locker room with each Buddy.

“For me to give them the chance to come to a game or meet a professional athlete is a thrill and privilege. To have the ability to take their minds off of their everyday struggles and put a smile on their face is something I cherish.” -Josh Bailey

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MAtt MArtin DefenDinG tHe blue line proGrAMIslanders forward Matt Martin created a partnership with Defending the Blue Line for the 2011-2012 season. For each home game during the 2011-2012 season, the Islanders forward will host a veteran and a family member from Defending the Blue Line. Matt will take the time to meet with each one following all Islanders home games.

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MAtt Moulson proGrAMsCHARITY GOAL PROGRAmIslanders forward Matt Moulson created the Moulson Charity Goal Program at the start of the 2010-11 season. For each goal Matt scored, he donated $500 to the Islanders Children’s Foundation. In the program’s first season, Matt scored 31 goals and donated $15,500 to the ICF.

WOundEd WARRIOR PROGRAmMatt Moulson also created a partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project. For each home game during the 2011-2012 season, the Islanders forward will host a wounded warrior and their family, and will take the time to meet with each one following all Islanders home games.

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JoHn tAVAres cHArity ticket proGrAMIslanders forward John Tavares started his own charity program at the start of the 2011-2012 season. At each home game, Tavares will host a child recovering from illness or an underprivileged child for a once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience. During the game, the special guest sits right behind the player bench, high-fives the players as they walk onto the ice, receives an Islanders gift and meets John after the game. John signs autographs, takes pictures and even brings the kids inside the locker room.

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Al MontoyA’s DonAtionA trade with the Phoenix Coyotes brought the NHL’s only Cuban-American goalie, Al Montoya, to Long Island in February 2011. The Islanders made a commitment to the goalie after he went 8-4-4 in his first 16 games. To show his commitment to the team and Long Island, Montoya made a significant financial contribution to the ICF.

MicHAel GrAbner & kyle okposo cHArity GoAl proGrAMIslanders forwards Michael Grabner and Kyle Okposo are participating in goal-scoring charity programs during the 2011-2012 season. For each goal Michael and Kyle score, $300 will be donated to the Islanders Children’s Foundation.

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AnnuAl Golf outinGThe annual ICF Golf Outing gives fans the opportunity to spend the day with some of their favorite current and former Islanders players. Players, coaches and alumni hit the links with fans at a prestigious Long Island golf course prior to the start of Training Camp. More than $60,000 was raised at the 2010-11 season outing and over $80,000 was raised at the beginning of the 2011-2012 season.

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AnnuAl DAy At ADVenturelAnDICF Day at Adventureland brings the entire team roster up close and personal with fans on the weekend before the regular season begins. Players sit at autograph tables throughout the park, take pictures, speak with fans and go on rides with kids in the crowd. Fans in attendance also have complete access to Adventureland Amusement Park for the entire day. More than $8,000 was raised at the 2010-11 ICF Adventureland Day and that increased to over $15,000 at the beginning of the 2011-2012 season.

“I never thought growing up that young kids would want to know my name and want autographs, but it’s a lot of fun. It’s nice to know that we have the support that we do around the community. We have great fans. They’re passionate. They love the game here and everyone here is excited that we are playing on the Island.”

-Michael Grabner

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blue AnD WHite scriMMAGes (Mini-cAMp & rookie cAMp)Every off-season, the Islanders host their Blue and White Scrimmage. During the month of July, the Islanders hold mini-camp, which features young draftees and free agents who face off in front of the Nassau Coliseum faithful, in addition to Islanders coaches and scouts. Once Rookie Camp arrives in September, the team’s rookies play a scrimmage before Training Camp begins. The past two years, the team’s rookies have played against the rookies of the Boston Bruins. For both contests, a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales fund the ICF. More than $30,000 was raised through the scrimmages last season.

“Our team does a great job and is very willing to help out in the community. I think it pays dividends. The fans are good to us, so it’s always nice to give back.”

-Josh Bailey

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cHArity of tHe GAMe proGrAMThe New York Islanders Charity of the Game Program works in conjunction with the Islanders Children’s Foundation. This program welcomes non-profit organizations inside Nassau Coliseum to distribute information, conduct a ticket fundraiser and receive proceeds from the ICF 50/50 Raffle. Every regular season game at the Coliseum has a different Charity of the Game.

Organizations that were Charity of the Game during last season:

50/50 rAffle AnD cHuck-A-puckThe 50/50 Raffle and Chuck-A-Puck are primary sources of funding for the ICF during the regular season. A 50/50 Raffle is conducted every game and Chuck-A-Puck is played at select Islanders home games. For the Chuck-A-Puck contest, foam pucks are sold, which fans later throw at a center ice bulls-eye during intermission. Just like the 50/50 Raffle, the winning fan receives a portion of the funds generated, with the other portion benefiting the ICF. Last year, the ICF raised more than $80,000 with more than half going to local charities here on Long Island. scoreboArD MessAGesThis is for fans who are interested in sending a special message to someone they care about. With a small donation to the ICF, fans can send birthday, anniversary or any other special messages to their family and friends during games. Their special messages are then featured on the center ice scoreboard.

Life’s WorcWounded Warriors Nassau County FirefightersRock n Roll/Pancreatic Cancer SBPLI Special Hockey YMCANassau County FirefightersCWA Hockey - Lungevity Foundation Breast Cancer Research FoundationChabad of West Hempstead B.A.F

St. Joseph’s College John Theissen FoundationCancer Awareness NetworkOur Kids in Action Knights of ColumbusMS FundraiserHempstead Anchor ProgramFour Love Project Max Cure The Richard Hungerford School American Red CrossChildren’s Tumor Foundation

Lindenhurst SEPTA Knights of Columbus St. Baldricks Hance Family FoundationSt. John of God Roller HockeyLong Island Sled Hockey Josephine Foundation Huntington HospitalHeather Pendergast Fund Autism Speaks UCPN

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Auctions/rAfflesThe Islanders conduct a variety of raffles and auctions throughout the course of the season to raise additional funding for the ICF. They include:

HALLOWEEn BAsKET RAFFLEEvery player creates a Halloween basket with their favorite candy, scary movies and even some Islanders autographed memorabilia. Each basket is raffled off to fans during a select game in October. This past season, more than $3,000 was raised from the Halloween baskets.

HOLIdAY GRAB BAGDuring the Islanders Holiday Grab Bag, fans are invited to make a nominal donation to the ICF and in return, they are given the opportunity to pick out an item from the grab bag. Islanders tickets, autographed pucks and special merchandise are a few of the items that fans can head home with. Last year, over $3,000 was raised during the Holiday Grab Bag.

VALEnTInE’s dAY PuCK suRPRIsEThis mystery puck event allows fans the opportunity to get an autographed Islanders puck. Each puck is wrapped so fans cannot see what player’s signature they will receive. If a fan receives a signature that is signed in gold, they are able to meet the player after that game. The sale of all of the pucks benefit the ICF. More than $4,000 was raised this past season.

mILITARY JERsEY AuCTIOnDuring the annual Military Appreciation Game played in November, Islanders players wear camouflage jerseys during the game warm-up. After the game, those jerseys are then auctioned online to benefit the ICF. Last season’s camouflage jerseys raised more than $5,000.

JERsEYs OFF THE BACKLeading up to the regular season finale, fans can bid online for their favorite Islanders jersey. After the final buzzer, players present their jerseys to the winners on the ice. The 2010-11 finale raised more than $30,000 from the Jerseys Off the Back program.

Cancer has touched the lives of so many around us. With this in mind, and in conjunction with the National Hockey League’s Hockey Fights Cancer Month, the Islanders host Islanders Fight Cancer Month every October.

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“My wife’s aunt passed away from breast cancer and I’ve had two grandfathers pass away from cancer, so it’s something that’s very close to my heart. It’s a devastating disease, not only for the person who has it, but for the family members as well.”

-Rick DiPietro

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PInK sTICK AuCTIOn Fans can go to newyorkislanders.com to bid on their favorite Islanders game-used sticks. Each stick is wrapped in Breast Cancer Awareness tape and personally given to the highest bidders after the selected game. More than $5,000 was raised through the Pink Stick Auction for the past two seasons. During the 2011-2012 season more then $7,000 was raised.

sTICK KIds Throughout the course of the month, select children recovering from or undergoing treatment for cancer are chosen to attend an Islanders game and sit on the team bench during warm-ups. Children undergoing treatment at the following locations have been invited: Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center Sunrise Day Camp Stony Brook University Hospital Sloan Kettering Memorial Hospital Winthrop’s Cancer Center for Kids

IsLAndERs FIGHT CAnCER WALL For a small donation, fans can place their names on pieces of paper that are posted on the Coliseum walls, creating a collage to support cancer awareness and help contribute to funding. More than 1,000 people added their names to the Islanders Fight Cancer Wall this season.

COTTOn CAndY And CuPCAKE FundRAIsERCotton Candy and cupcakes are fan favorites at Nassau Coliseum. During October, one dollar from each pink cotton candy and pink cupcake sold goes toward the Islanders Fight Cancer initiative. This past season, the pink treats raised more than $2,000 to help fight cancer.

mOnETARY dOnATIOns:Throughout October for the past two seasons, players presented checks to local Cancer charities totaling $15,000. The funds were donated to the following programs: Cohen’s Children’s Medical Center Integrated Medical Foundation (Prostate Cancer Awareness) Winthrop Cancer Center for Kids

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AMAteur youtH Hockey DeVelopMent proGrAM

Amateur hockey development has been a major focus on Long Island since the Islanders were founded in 1972. In those 40 years, the development programs have grown exponentially. Today, there are year-round clinics to teach kids of all ages how to skate and play hockey. The Islanders also help to develop youth hockey on an international level by hosting foreign teams for an international tournament at the Nassau Coliseum every January and by sending Long Island Pee-Wee players to an annual international tournament in Quebec City. The Islanders are committed to growing the sport of hockey on Long Island and around the world and these programs, funded by the ICF, are the building blocks of that growth.

Hockey is for eVeryoneThe Islanders are proud to support the NHL’s Hockey is for Everyone initiative. The Islanders have a variety of programs that cater to hockey players of all types and abilities. We believe that everyone who wants to participate in the game of hockey should have that ability.

islAnDers Hockey AcADeMyEntering its third year, the Islanders Hockey Academy continues to provide entry-level hockey players, ages 6-14, with an opportunity to be introduced to the game of ice hockey. Participants in the program receive full equipment, instruction and ice time. Players that participate in the program enjoy visits from current Islanders players and/or coaches at their on-ice sessions.

“I think the NHL has done a wonderful job promoting the game all over the world. All of the owners around the NHL want to see the growth of this sport. This was something that started as a direct connection to China. We would bring kids to the United States, send our kids to China, etc. Every owner has a lot of things that they do in a philanthropic way and this is just one thing we do with the Islanders. The goal is to see this tournament grow into a 30 to 40 team event that offers kids not only the chance to play hockey on NHL ice, but see a new country.”

-Islanders Owner Charles B. Wang

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islAnDers youtH Hockey JAMboreesThe Islanders host several youth hockey tournaments geared toward the local in-house teams on Long Island. The Jamboree is a day-long event that features cross-ice games for mini mite, mite, squirt and pee-wee levels, giving house league players the opportunity to play on NHL ice. This past season the Jamboree was split into two separate days to accommodate the large number of participants.

proJect HopeThe ultimate goal of Project Hope is to provide young Chinese athletes with access to educational opportunities. Project Hope creates opportunities for cultural exchange through international youth hockey events and by promoting Project Hope scholarship placements in the United States.

liGHtHouse internAtionAl tournAMentIn conjunction with Charles B. Wang’s Project Hope, the Islanders annually host an international youth hockey tournament. The Islanders hosted the 4th Annual Lighthouse International Youth Hockey Tournament in January 2011. Teams from China, Finland and Japan played against American teams from Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester counties. In addition to playing tournament games, teams also participated in a skills competition and played “friendship” games on the Nassau Coliseum ice. The tournament gives children the unique multi-cultural experience of interacting with other youth hockey players from around the world.

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Jr. islAnDers AnD Jr. sounD tiGersThe Jr. Islanders and Jr. Sound Tigers are made up of elite 11- and 12-year-old hockey players on Long Island. The team is selected through a tryout. Coached by former Islanders Benoit Hogue and Bob Nystrom, these teams participate in the annual Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament held each February at the Pepsi Colisee in Quebec City. The tournament, considered by many as the most important Pee-Wee hockey tournament in the world, groups more than 2,300 athletes from 16 countries to participate in the World Championship of Pee-Wee hockey. More than 200,000 fans annually attend the 11-day tournament that was founded in 1960. Many stars from the National Hockey League have passed through this tournament, including current Islanders players Rick DiPietro and Kyle Okposo, as well as the newest member of the team’s Hockey Operations staff, Doug Weight.

lADy islAnDers boWl-A-tHonThe Islanders are proud to support girls hockey on Long Island. This past season, Islanders players were in attendance to help raise money for the continued growth of the sport on Long Island. This season, the Bowl-A-Thon raised $10,000 for the Lady Islanders program.

speciAl HockeyThe Islanders are also proud supporters of Special Hockey programs right here on Long Island. Partnering with NY State’s Special Hockey Program, the Islanders were able to create a “Special” Hockey Day that saw sled hockey teams, autistic teams and other special needs players on Coliseum Ice helping to grow this great game.

“This is a great event and a great cause we’re here for. Women’s hockey is huge in Canada and obviously growing in the US, so it’s nice to see that it’s growing here on Long Island, too. It’s good to see that we can help out our fellow Islanders with some fun times like bowling.” -Travis Hamonic

Thank You

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