Islanders Iceworks is a multipurpose ice hockey facility in Syosset, New York, containing two regulation-sized NHL rinks. It is owned and operated by the New York Islanders, an NHL team, and is used primarily as a practice facility. Additionally the arena is available to the local community for a variety of reasons, including 'learning to skate', house leagues and summer camps.[1]
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Location | 175 Underhill Blvd Syosset, New York, 11791 |
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Coordinates | 40°49′14.2″N 73°30′26.1″W / 40.820611°N 73.507250°W |
Owner | New York Islanders |
Operator | New York Islanders |
Surface | (two) 200x85 feet (ice hockey) |
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New York Islanders LIU Sharks men's ice hockey LIU Sharks women's ice hockey |
After founding both a men's and women's ice hockey team, Long Island University reached an agreement with the New York Islanders to use the Iceworks as their primary home rink.[2]
The Islander's former owner Charles Wang purchased the Iceworks out of bankruptcy in 2015 for $8 million.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Iceworks". New York Islanders. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ^ "LIU Sharks Men's Hockey". USCHO.com. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ^ "Report: Islanders buy bankrupt Twin Rinks facility, plan for full time practice facility and offices". Light House Hockey. August 31, 2015. Retrieved November 5, 2020.