The New York Islanders will be hosting a memorial
on the one-year passing of Hall of Fame coach and Isles legend, Al Arbour on
Monday, August, 29th at the Northwell Health Ice Center. The ceremony will start at 11:30 a.m in the team
practice facility, located at 200 Merrick Avenue in East Meadow. Fans are requested
to RSVP by August 15th to reserve a seat to the first come, first serve event.
Fans are encouraged to be there for when the
doors open at 10:30 a.m. to get ready for the day’s tribute in honor of Mr.
Arbour. Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner, Hall of Famer and former Isles
play-by-play announcer, Jiggs McDonald will serve as the Master of Ceremonies.
When I asked Jiggs about his feelings on the
day, he said “I've had the privilege of MCing or participating in many notable
events over the years, but to have been asked to MC the Islanders Memorial
event to honor Al Arbour is the ultimate. You've heard players talk about Al
being a father figure and how he touched their lives -- well, he was a huge
influence in my life as well. How he treated everyone he ever had contact with
is just one attribute that I have strived to emulate. This opportunity to honor
his memory is something I hope every hockey fan in the Tri State area will
attend.”
The event will be observed by several New
York Islanders alumni along with “Hall of Fame former General Manager Bill
Torrey, former NHL coach and 14-time Stanley Cup Champion Scotty Bowman, Hall
of Fame member Jim Devellano, Islanders current Head Coach Jack Capuano and
current team captain John Tavares,” per release.
The Arbour family will also be in attendance
for the day’s tribute.
Isles Notes:
New York Islanders Captain, John Tavares set the record straight in an interview with Sportsnet 590 - Toronto about upcoming
rumors as his free agency period comes closer.
Tavares said “I would not count on that” when asked about the chances of
him playing for the Maple Leafs. "I
think I've always showed my commitment, my appreciation and my desire to play
on Long Island,” Tavares said.
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