Islanders Iceworks

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]

Islanders Iceworks
Location175 Underhill Blvd
Syosset, New York, 11791
Coordinates40°49′14.2″N 73°30′26.1″W
OwnerNew York Islanders
OperatorNew York Islanders
Surface(two) 200x85 feet (ice hockey)
Tenants
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

  1. "Iceworks". New York Islanders. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  2. "LIU Sharks Men's Hockey". USCHO.com. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  3. "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.
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