COMMUNITY REVIEW 2019-20 Season Report TABLE OF CONTENTS

New York Islanders Community Relations Mission 4 Starlight Children’s Foundation Night 36 Islanders Children’s Foundation First Responder Nights 36 History 5 Mental Health Awareness 37 Mission 5 Hockey is for Everyone 37 ICF Fundraising Events NHL Green 37 Golf Outing 6 Gender Equality Month 37 Blue & White Scrimmage 7 Military Appreciation 38 ICF Auctions & Raffles Military Hero of the Game sponsored by Ford ...... 38 Hockey Fights Cancer Jersey Auction, T-Shirt & Mystery Puck Sale 8 Game Night Drives and Collections Pride Night Mystery Puck Sale 8 Blood Drive 40 ICF 50/50 9 Food Drive 40 Halloween Player Basket Raffle 9 Toy Drive 40 Mystery Puck Surprise 9 Youth Hockey Equipment Drive 40 Clash of the Dynasties Auction 9 Scoreboard Messages & Zamboni Rides 40 Tonelli and Goring Jersey Retirement Auction 10 Warm-Up Pucks 40 St. Patrick’s Day Jersey Auction 11 COVID-19 Community Support 42 Military Appreciation Jersey Auction & Mystery Puck Sale 11 2020 Playoff Activations Pucks & Paws Game On! 2020 Playoffs Auction 44 Pucks & Paws 2020 Calendar 12 Finders Keepers 44 Puppy With a Purpose 12 Honorary Flag 44 Players in the Community #WeSkateFor 44 A Commitment to Support 14 Puppy with a Purpose Pairing 45 Beauvillier’s Fight Against Alzheimer’s/Alzheimer’s Association 14 ’s Zoom Call with Hospital Staff 45 Bailey’s Buddies Program 15 Hospital Visits for Children 45 Anders Lee Jam Kancer in the Kan 15 Ronald McDonald House Surprise Visit 45 Johnny Boychuk Thanksgiving Event 16 Operation Isles Ice Event 46 Matt Martin Foundation 16 Let’s Go Islanders! Drive-Thru Car Flag Rally 46 Thomas Greiss’ United Heroes League Camp and Special Needs Ticket Program 16 Game On, Gear Up! Islanders Swag Giveaway 46 Meet the Team Event 18 Street Teams 46 Toy Shopping Event & Hospital Visits 20 Surprise and Delight Visits with Jon Ledecky 47 Islanders Wives Group Islanders @School 48 Wives at Mary Brennan INN Soup Kitchen 22 Islanders School Assembly presented by Toy Shopping Event 22 Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Northwell Health 48 Adopt a Family 22 Blades for Grades 49 Wives at Ronald McDonald House 22 NHL Future Goals Program 49 Festival of Trees Decorating 22 Honor Code Program 49 Hockey Fights Cancer (HFC) presented by Northwell Health Future Goals STEM Day 49 Media Advisory 25 Islanders Floorball 50 Hockey Fights Cancer Night 25 Islanders Alumni Events HFC Month Charity Groups/Partners Alumni Ambassadors 51 Movember 26 Alumni Weekend 51 Man Cave Health 26 Tonelli and Goring Retirement Nights 51 Alex’s Lemonade Stand 26 Belmont Groundbreaking Event 54 Susan G. Komen Greater NYC 26 Fan Development American Cancer Society 26 Islanders I.C.E. Tour (Islanders Community Events Tour) 56 Stand Up to Cancer 26 Kids Club 56 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society 28 Islanders Street Hockey Program 57 DKMS 28 Amateur Hockey Development Stony Brook Children’s Hospital 28 Try Hockey for Free/U.S.A. Hockey Across America Weekend 58 enCourage Kids Foundation 28 Future Islanders Learn to Play 58 Cohen Children’s Medical Center 28 U.S.A. Hockey Across America Weekend 58 NYU Winthrop Cancer Center for Kids 30 Islanders Youth Hockey Jamboree 60 Make a Wish Foundation 30 Islanders International Tournament 61 Ronald McDonald House 30 Quebec Tournament Team 62 Candlelighters 30 Islanders Girls Elite Program 62 Starlight Children’s Foundation 30 Long Island Blues and Long Island Roughriders 62 Islanders Fight Cancer in the News 32 Islanders Amateur Hockey Affiliates Hockey with a Heart Charity of the Game Program/Awareness Nights P.A.L. Junior Islanders Organization 64 Charity Partner Organizations from the 2019-20 Season 34 Team Beijing/Shougang Eagles 65 Additional Game Night Themes In Kind Donations Hispanic Heritage Month 36 Organizations Supported by the Islanders During the 2019-20 Season 66 Pride Night 36 Thank You 67 ` Community Children’s Relations Foundation

New York Islanders Community Relations Mission History The New York Islanders care deeply about the community they call home and are committed to fostering The Islanders Children’s Foundation (ICF) was born in the summer of 2003 as a registered 501(c)(3) and an extension relationships that enhance the quality of life for their neighbors throughout the Long Island/Metro New York regions. of late owner Charles B. Wang and his passion to help provide children with the best opportunities to lead happy, The Community Relations team addresses important social issues—including education, youth development, healthy, and successful lives. The Islanders’ majority ownership group, under the leadership of Scott Malkin and and health and wellness—through community collaboration. The team also hosts grassroots initiatives to grow Jon Ledecky, share the same belief in philanthropic causes and continue to make the ICF a focus in the team’s the game of hockey and Islanders fandom. community efforts. Since its inception, the ICF has raised more than $14 million to help their fellow community members.

How do the Islanders make a difference? Mission 1. Creating and implementing in-house, community-based programs The ICF provides unique opportunities for children in the local community. The foundation focuses on health, education and youth 2. Fundraising and collecting donations through the team’s non-profit organization, hockey development. In-house programs are designed and implemented to support local youth, and non-profit organizations that share a common mission receive support. In addition, the ICF supports some of the NHL’s core initiatives. the Islanders Children’s Foundation (ICF) 3. Implementing grassroots “grow-the-game” initiatives and events Many ICF fundraising events and programs are executed throughout the season, including: • Golf outing (one of the foundation’s annual premier fundraising events) These successful community efforts are the result of a dedicated group of individuals, including ownership, • Specialty-themed jersey auctions management, players, front office staff and the generous contributions of our loyal fans and sponsors. • Game night fundraising (including 50/50 raffles and silent auctions) • Other holiday and cause-related fundraisers The Islanders organization takes tremendous pride in their community and is dedicated to continuing their diligent efforts to touch the lives of those around them. The Islanders believe in supporting the community’s youth to help guide their journey towards a successful future. The organization takes great pride in being a leader in helping families overcome a multitude of difficult circumstances.

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Golf Outing Blue & White Scrimmage Each September, Islanders players, alumni and members of the Islanders organization come together for the In June, the Islanders held their annual mini camp for draft picks and rookies entering the Islanders’ annual ICF Golf Outing to celebrate the start of another hockey season. Participants spend the day with some system. The ICF hosted a Blue & White Scrimmage between the players, who were divided into Blue and of their favorite Islanders players—past and present—as the entire team hits the course over at Bethpage White teams. The scrimmage took place at the Islanders’ practice facility and raised more than $25,000. State Park. The event takes over the Red and Blue courses, and it is one of the largest annual fundraising events for the Islanders Children’s Foundation. The September 2019 event raised more than $235,000.

Page 6 New York Islanders Community Report 2019-20 Season Page 7 ICF AUCTIONS AND RAFFLES The Islanders organize a variety of raffles and auctions throughout the course of the season to accrue additional funding for the ICF. ICF 50/50 Hockey Fights Cancer The 50/50 raffle was back in full force this year at all home games played at NYCB Live, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Jersey Auction, Coliseum, raising over $390,000 during the 2019-20 season to date for T-Shirt & Mystery Puck Sale the ICF and local charities. Volunteers from local youth hockey teams, colleges, and charities donated their time to help raise these funds. Islanders players wore lavender jerseys during Hockey Fights Cancer (HFC) Night at on November 9. The warm-up jerseys, which were auctioned off earlier in the month, helped raise money and awareness for HFC Month, an annual initiative founded by the NHL and NHLPA in 1998. The auction raised more than $19,000 to help support hockey’s biggest fight. Lavender-themed mystery pucks autographed by roster players were also for sale, raising $5,000 for cancer awareness efforts. Teaming up with Stand Up To Cancer, the Islanders designed a custom HFC T-shirt, which raised over $2,800 for the cause. Halloween Player Basket Raffle To celebrate the holiday, Islanders’ wives and girlfriends filled a Halloween basket with their significant others’ Pride Night Mystery Puck Sale favorite goodies for a home game at the end of October. The Islanders held Pride Night on January 14. The night Fans purchased raffle tickets and participated in the supported and raised awareness for You Can Play and the Chance auction. The lucky winners were able to take home their LGBT Network. During the game, a mystery puck fundraiser favorite player’s sweet treats. This raffle raised over $5,400 for the ICF. was conducted with proceeds benefiting the cause. This sale raised over $2,500 for the ICF.

Mystery Puck Surprise This season’s puck surprise took place on March 3. The annual event featured wrapped pucks with concealed signatures. Over $5,000 in funds were raised at this year’s puck surprise.

Clash of the Dynasties Auction In June 2020, the Islanders entered the world of esports with Clash of the Dynasties. This EA Sports NHL 20 egaming simulation re-imagined the Oilers vs. Islanders matchup in the 1984 ® Playoffs. A Clash of the Dynasties Auction was held online where fans were able to bid on exclusive Islanders memorabilia and experiences. Proceeds benefited the Islanders Children’s Foundation.

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Tonelli and Goring Jersey Retirement Auction Military Appreciation Jersey The Islanders retired legends and Auction & Mystery Puck Sale ’s respective jersey numbers prior On November 1, the Islanders honored all members to the February 21 and 29 games. As part of the of the military at the game. Leading up to the annual ceremony, Islanders current players donned Military Appreciation game, specially commissioned special pre-game warmup jerseys that were jerseys were auctioned online to benefit the ICF. auctioned off prior to the games. The auction Players wore the camouflage uniforms during raised $12,000 for the Islanders Children’s pre-game warmups, and then personally signed each jersey for the lucky auction winners. This Foundation. past season’s jersey auction raised over $20,500. Camouflage mystery pucks signed by the current players were also sold, helping to raise $5,000.

St. Patrick’s Day Jersey Auction Irish Heritage Night and NHL Green Night were scheduled to take place on March 17. Despite the fact that this was the beginning of the NHL season pause, the jersey auction raised more than $15,000 for the ICF, and each winner took home a one-of-a-kind jersey!

Page 10 New York Islanders Community Report 2019-20 Season Page 11 Pucks & Paws 2020 Calendar The Islanders partnered with America’s VetDogs, a Long Island-based organization that trains dogs to assist returning military members, for this year’s Pucks & Paws calendar. The 2020 calendar was the fourth edition of the Pucks & Paws calendar, featuring adorable puppies and service dogs in training along with Islanders players. This year’s calendar also featured our second guide dog, Tori, and raised more than $15,000 for the cause. Puppy With a Purpose The Islanders welcomed a new member to the team last October! Tori, the team’s second “Puppy with a Purpose,” joined the organization and throughout the course of the season, trained to become a service dog for a returning military member. During the season, Tori attended Islanders games and events and interacted with fans, all while learning what it takes to be a service dog. The team is still cheering her on as she continues her training.

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A Commitment Bailey’s Buddies Program to Support During the season, Josh Bailey invites a child recovering from an illness or an The Islanders organization and players underprivileged child for a VIP experience count on the support of the community. at each home game. The 2019-20 season They host special events and programs marked the 10th straight season that Bailey throughout the season, while taking the hosted his Bailey’s Buddies program. At time to meet current fans and helping to each game, Josh’s guest received a VIP create new ones. experience that included watching the game Islanders players are committed to from Josh’s personal seats. After the game, supporting the local community through during a special meet and greet, each child various charitable causes. From sick and was presented with a Bailey jersey and underprivileged children and military an opportunity to take pictures with the veterans to those with disabilities and Islanders forward. other illnesses, players host programs to support those in need.

Anders Lee Jam Beauvillier’s Fight Against Kancer in the Kan Alzheimer’s/Alzheimer’s Islanders Captain Anders Lee continued his work in the fight against cancer by Association teaming up with the Jam Kancer in the This past season, Islanders forward Anthony Kan Foundation. The Captain hosted Beauvillier teamed up again with the children and teens battling the disease Alzheimer’s Association in the fight against at Islanders games during the season, Alzheimer’s disease. At select home games, along with childcare specialists working Beauvillier hosted families who have loved in oncology units at local hospitals. ones battling Alzheimer’s or families who These special guests were treated to have lost loved ones to the horrible disease. VIP seats and a meet and greet with Lee Beauvillier’s guests sat in his personal seats following the game. for the game and participated in a post-game meet and greet with the Islanders forward. Anders continued his crusade against During the summer months, Beauvillier cancer by also partnering with the Marty continues the fight by holding an annual Lyons Foundation during the season to Spikeball tournament, with proceeds help grant wishes to children ages 3–17 benefiting this important cause. diagnosed as having a terminal or life- threatening illness.

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Johnny Boychuk Thanksgiving Event Islanders’ defenseman Johnny Boychuk helped the less fortunate this past Thanksgiving for the third year in a row by holding a Thanksgiving Meal Drive prior to the holiday. Hosted by Johnny’s wife, Sheena, more than 100 oven-ready meals were distributed to local veterans’ homes working with United Veterans Beacon House, along with Island Harvest and Long Island Cares to help those unable to place a Thanksgiving meal on their table.

Matt Martin Foundation Islanders forward Matt Martin continued to give back to the local community this season through his personal foundation, the Matt Martin Foundation, which generates financial support and awareness for several causes that affect those closest to him. The foundation organizes a series of year-round events and programs that provide fun and interactive ways for fans of all ages to support these worthy causes. This past season, Matt hosted several fundraising events, including a poker tournament, bowling fundraiser, winter hockey tournament, and a summer camp that offered young hockey players the opportunity to learn the game from Matt and some of his teammates.

Thomas Greiss’ United Heroes League Camp and Special Needs Ticket Program For the third year in a row, Thomas Greiss partnered with his military friends over at United Heroes League to provide a camp for the children of military service members. This camp takes place during the month of July. Throughout the week, the Islanders’ goalie takes the ice with the children, helping them improve their hockey skills. In addition, Greiss provided an opportunity to some very special children, offering them the chance to attend an Islanders game as his guest, working with various organizations that benefit autistic children.

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Meet the Team Event The 2019-20 season saw the return of the annual Season Ticket Member Meet the Team event. During this special event, the entire Islanders team signed autographs and took pictures with their biggest fans on an afternoon at NYCB Live. Fans in attendance also had the opportunity to meet Islanders legends Bob Nystrom and , and get their pictures taken with Trophies, the Jack Adams Award and the Masterton Trophy.

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TOY SHOPPING EVENT & HOSPITAL VISITS Annual holiday hospital visits have become quite a tradition. The Islanders partnered with local hospitals for a day filled with gifts and spirit-lifting for many deserving young patients during the holiday season.

The players’ wives and girlfriends hand-picked their favorite toys and games at the annual Toy Shopping Event, and their significant others personally delivered them to some of hockey’s greatest fans. More than 600 gifts were distributed this year to children in the following hospitals:

• Cohen Children’s Medical Center • Maimonides Medical Center • Good Samaritan Hospital • Nassau University Medical Center • St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital • Stony Brook University Hospital & Cancer Center • NYU Winthrop University Hospital & Cancer Center

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The Islanders players’ significant others are just as involved in the community as the players. Each season, the wives group is deeply involved with fundraising efforts, game night auctions and ICF charity events. They also help support various local non-for-profit organizations.

Wives at Mary Brennan INN Soup Kitchen During the Thanksgiving holiday season, the Islanders Wives Group volunteered at the Mary Brennan INN Soup Kitchen in Hempstead, NY. The group sorted and packed food in the food pantry before preparing and serving lunch to the hungry and homeless in the Long Island area.

Toy Shopping Event The team’s wives and girlfriends handpicked their favorite toys and games at the annual toy shopping event that took place prior to the Islanders’ annual holiday hospital visit. More than 600 gifts were purchased at the toy shopping event and then distributed during the hospital visits.

Adopt a Family Working with the Family and Children’s Association, the team and the Islanders Wives Group put together an “Adopt a Family” event prior to the Christmas holiday. Islanders players, their significant others, and Hockey Operations wives participated by adopting a family and treating them to an unforgettable night out filled with dinner, presents and more.

Wives at Ronald McDonald House Cooking lunch at the Ronald McDonald House has become a tradition for the players’ wives group. Each season, the group picks a morning where they cook for the many families staying at the house while their children are undergoing treatment for various life-threatening illnesses. The day is filled with fun in the kitchen and the opportunity to speak with families staying at the house. In addition, Hockey Operations wives and families cooked a gourmet dinner that included hearty pasta, salads, and a delicious homemade tiramisu for dessert.

Festival of Trees Decorating Hockey Operations wives and families participated in the Cerebral Palsy 30th annual Festival of Trees event in November. The group designed an Islanders Advent Tree decorated with 25 mystery surprises to be opened each day leading up to Christmas with the idea of incorporating a love of all things Islanders. Festival goers bid on their tree of liking with all proceeds benefiting the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, whose programs and services assist over 1,500 children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Page 22 New York Islanders Community Report 2019-20 Season Page 23 Hockey Fights Cancer (HFC) presented by Northwell Health The New York Islanders support research and cancer care for those battling the disease. In conjunction with the ’s Hockey Fights Cancer initiatives, the Islanders hosted Hockey Fights Cancer Month from mid-October through mid-November. During that time, the organization held several awareness nights and fundraisers at home games to benefit cancer awareness and support groups. Media Advisory https://www.nhl.com/islanders/news/islanders-fight-cancer-through-october-and-november/c-310960190 Hockey Fights Cancer Night On November 9, the Islanders hosted the at Barclays Center in for Hockey Fights Cancer Night. The Puck Drop featured brave young patients battling cancer. A Hockey Fights Cancer Warm-Up Jersey Auction was held, where fans were able to bid on special Hockey Fights Cancer-inspired jerseys that the Islanders players wore during pregame warm-ups prior to Hockey Fights Cancer Night.

In-Game Awareness for Hockey Fights Cancer (HFC) was promoted in the following ways: • HFC Public Service Announcements • HFC awareness facts were prominently displayed around the venue • Islanders coaches, players and broadcasters wore HFC pins and ties for the night • HFC T-shirts and hats were worn by players during pre- and post-game media interviews • HFC merchandise was sold in the team store throughout the game and the month • HFC dasher boards (all sponsors of the dasher boards were turned lavender for the game) • HFC pucks and T-shirts were sold at the Community Relations table • Stand Up To Cancer placard activation – Islanders fans filled out “Stand Up To Cancer” placards to hold up during the game for an in-game recognition opportunity

Hockey Fights Cancer Awareness Month Activities • 10/14: Childhood Cancer Awareness – Alex’s Lemonade Stand • 10/27: Blood Cancer Awareness – Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and DKMS • 11/5: Men’s Cancer Awareness – Movember and Man Cave Health • 11/7: Breast Cancer Awareness – Susan G. Komen Greater NYC and American Cancer Society • 11/9: Hockey Fights Cancer Night – Stand Up To Cancer; Northwell Health

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The Islanders worked with various cancer organizations throughout October and November. These groups were invited to raise awareness for their organization at a select Islanders home game. We also worked with these organizations to select children to receive special VIP experiences throughout Hockey Fights Cancer Month.

Movember The Movember Foundation is the global charity raising funds and awareness for men’s health. The organization wants to help men live longer, healthier and happier lives through investing in four key areas: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, poor mental health and physical inactivity.

Man Cave Health Combining educational resources, emotional support and the latest in medical technology, Man Cave Health is creating sports- themed facilities where men can feel at ease, complete with a team of friends, medical professionals, educators and advocates ready to help them take control of their healthcare journey.

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Alex’s Lemonade Stand raises money and awareness for childhood cancer causes, primarily for research into new treatments and cures, and to encourage and empower others, especially children, to get involved and make a difference for children with cancer. `

Susan G. Komen Greater NYC Susan G. Komen Greater NYC saves lives by meeting the most critical needs in our communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.

American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society’s mission is to save lives, celebrate lives, and lead the fight for a world without cancer.

Stand Up to Cancer Stand Up To Cancer’s (SU2C) mission is to raise funds to accelerate the pace of groundbreaking translational research that can get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now. SU2C brings together the best and the brightest researchers and mandates collaboration among the cancer community. By galvanizing the entertainment industry, SU2C has set out to generate awareness, educate the public on cancer prevention, and help more people diagnosed with cancer become long-term survivors.

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society The mission of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS exists to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients.

DKMS DKMS has registered over 5 million bone marrow donors and provided more than 51,000 patients with a second chance at life. They work every day to delete blood cancer by inspiring as many people as possible to register as bone marrow donors to provide patients with a second chance at life.

Stony Brook Children’s Hospital Stony Brook Children’s Hospital works on the premise that children come first and that their families are the most important members of the treatment team. At the Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology Program at Stony Brook Children’s, the focus is not just on achieving “cure,” but on maximizing the quality of life for the child beyond cure.

enCourage Kids Foundation enCourage Kids Foundation encourages all kids facing health challenges to be carefree kids by creating environments and experiences that help them through each step of their medical journey.

Cohen Children’s Medical Center Cohen Children’s Medical Center’s ultimate mission is to offer the best pediatric and children’s health care services in a safe, comfortable and stress-free environment. The Children’s Blood Disorder and Cancer Center also offers the Survivors Facing Forward Center, which provides support for children who are cancer survivors.

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NYU Winthrop Cancer Center for Kids NYU Winthrop Cancer Center for Kids is the largest outpatient facility for treating children with cancer and blood disorders in Nassau County. They are the county’s only member of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), a prestigious international consortium of collaborating hospitals recognized as leaders in the treatment of childhood cancers.

Make a Wish Foundation The mission of Make a Wish is to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Ronald McDonald House RMHC’s mission is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. Their vision is a world where all children have access to medical care, and their families are supported and actively involved in their children’s care.

Candlelighters Kids from all over the world come to to receive the best pediatric cancer treatment available. Candlelighters NYC assists through all stages: discovery, diagnosis, education, treatment and remission.

Starlight Children’s Foundation Mission: The Starlight Children’s Foundation’s mission is to deliver happiness to seriously ill kids and their families.

Special Guests: Throughout October and November, children undergoing treatment for cancer were invited to Islanders home games and practices and given special VIP experiences. They had the opportunity to sit in VIP seats and meet the players following the game.

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The Islanders are committed to making a difference in the community by working with and for causes close to the hearts of the organization and our fans. Throughout the season, we partner with a select group of non-profit organizations to help raise awareness and funding for their specific causes, using Islanders games as a platform. During the 2019-20 season, more than $150,000 was raised and consequently donated to these groups.

Charity Partner Organizations from the 2019-20 Season:

Islanders Children’s Foundation Cohen Children’s Medical Center- Mental Health Program Alex’s Lemonade Stand Bring it Home SUNY’s Got Your Back NAMI CAPS LGBT Network Leukemia & Lymphoma Society You Can Play DKMS Smile Train United Heroes League Starlight Children’s Foundation Veterans Beacon House Barth Syndrome Operation Homefront Live On NY Combat Wounded Warrior in Harlem Man Cave Health Black Girl Hockey Club Movember Global Foundation for First Responders Susan G. Komen Greater NYC FDNY Burn Center Foundation American Cancer Society Heather Pendergast Fund Stand Up to Cancer Ronald McDonald House Northwell Health Foundation Brotherhood for the Fallen Rock and Wrap it Up Answer the Call: Police & Fire Widows and Children’s Fund Baking Memories 4 Kids Hance Foundation Viscardi Center Good Plus Foundation EAC Best Buddies Make a Wish Foundation Special Olympics John Theissen Children’s Foundation ACDS Dezy Strong Foundation Autism Speaks Alzheimer’s Association

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Hispanic Heritage Month Mental Health Awareness In partnership with the NHL, the Islanders celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month As part of the NHL’s Hockey Talks program, the Islanders held Mental Health in September by hosting a group of 50 children and families from the New York Awareness Night at the January 11 game. Several mental health-based Race Track’s Chaplaincy program. The group was treated to Islanders swag and organizations were on site, including NAMI, Bring it Home, and Northwell’s many of them enjoyed their first professional hockey game. The Chaplaincy mental health division. These organizations support education, awareness and program headquarters out of Belmont Racetrack and caters to the needs of the research initiatives to encourage people to talk openly about mental illness and backstretch workers and their families. ask for help when needed.

Pride Night Hockey is the game we love, and we believe that everyone should have the chance to experience the sport. As such, Pride Night was held on January 14, and the Islanders partnered with You Can Play, the initiative that promotes respect for all athletes regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, and the LGBT Network. This year’s event featured the following:

• Concourse activations from You Can Play and the LGBT Network Hockey is for Everyone • PSAs throughout the night to raise awareness The Islanders are strong supporters of the Hockey is for Everyone initiative • Pride Night mystery puck fundraiser and we celebrated that mission at the February 11 game by recognizing and supporting a diverse group of hockey players. Black Girl Hockey Club and Starlight Children’s Foundation Night Ice Hockey in Harlem participated with concourse activations, PSAs and a special feature in our Community Corner spotlights. Earlier this year, the Islanders teamed up with new charity partner Starlight Children’s Foundation, along with their “hospital gown” program. Islanders- themed hospital gowns were created for children in area hospitals. Proceeds of the 50/50 raffle at the January 18 game helped to fund this worthy project, which brought hospitalized children a sense of camaraderie as they fought their illness, together with the Islanders, in their special Islanders MVP gown. NHL Green First Responder Nights The Islanders, in conjunction with the NHL, hosted NHL Green initiatives The Islanders held several First Responder-themed nights this past season throughout the course of the season. The team recognized the importance of to recognize and show support for all the brave men and women who risk making sure our environment is protected and organized hockey equipment their lives to ensure our safety. Charities of the games included the New drives, worked with organizations like Rock and Wrap it Up to help donate York Burn Center Foundation, Heather Pendergast Fund, Global Foundation unused food at the arenas to local homeless shelters, and partnered with for First Responders, New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Fund, conservation organizations such as Charity Water. and Brotherhood for the Fallen Suffolk Chapter. Over $30,000 was raised for these causes. In addition, two First Responder-themed Islanders jerseys were auctioned at the February 23 First Responders Night, raising $2,700 for Northwell Health’s First Responder Programs.

During the February 23 game, the North Massapequa Fire Department raised awareness and collected donations to help rebuilding efforts in their district, as a Christmas morning fire engulfed their headquarters. Gender Equality Month

In addition, NYPD Community Affairs Bureau hosted their HOPE Kids in a VIP As part of Gender Equality Month, the Islanders took part in several activations suite at the March 3 game. The HOPE program provides a custom-tailored, highlighting female empowerment. On March 3, the Islanders hosted their iconic NYC event experience to disabled or sick children in need. NYI x Women in Sports networking event. A pre-game panel was held featuring top female professionals including Jessica Berman (Deputy Commissioner, National Lacrosse League), Tara Gutkowski Schwartz (Senior VP of Social Responsibility, NBA), Claudine Lilien (Senior VP, Client Solutions, FOX Sports), Deanne Pownall (Managing Director, Partnership Marketing, USTA), Kimberly Davis (Executive VP, Social Impact, Growth Initiatives & Legislative Affairs, NHL), and Susan Cohig (Executive Vice President, Club Business Affairs, NHL).

On March 7, the Hance Family Foundation, an organization focusing on self-esteem for females of all ages, participated as the charity of the game, raising awareness and $5,000 in funds for their Beautiful Me program.

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Military Appreciation Every November, the Islanders honor the military personnel who defend our country with a special salute during a home game close to Veteran’s Day. The Military Appreciation Night on November 1 included a puck-drop repel by United Heroes League and activation by Tuesday’s Children, Combat Wounded Veterans of America and Operation Homefront. The military charity groups raised awareness around the concourse, and various military members attended the game courtesy of donations on behalf of the Islanders players. More than 500 military members, veterans and their families attended the game. In addition, fans at the game could write a service member through the Cards for Troops activation at the Community Relations table on the concourse. Over 900 cards were distributed to veterans and active members both home and abroad via the American Red Cross.

Military Hero of the Game sponsored by Ford The Islanders are proud to recognize local military personnel who actively serve or have served our country. These heroes protect America and represent all citizens. At each home game during the season, the Islanders honor a military service member, and provide this special guest with VIP tickets to the game, as well as recognition during an in-game ceremony.

Military Members/Veterans Honored During the 2019-20 Season: Jason Hawes Kyle Feetham Kenneth Lockhard Jorge Garcia Norman Williams Tracy Edmonds Chris Pekarski Ian Mitchell Michael Gielbeda Rodney Spencer John Evangelista Lauren Trancheff Robert Morales Samuel Litin Ryan McFarland Lindsay Pirek Howie Rylant Irwin Saltzman Meghan Mcgee James Barbosa Steve Knipe Taj Rucker-Dimbo Michael Hearon Nicholas DiStasi Andrew Vardakis Michael Porfidio William Russell Alan Otto Harry Demiris Patrick D’Ambrosio John Fenech Matthew O’Neill Luis Soltero Edward Davidson William Schneider Daniel MacFall Gregory Delts Raymond Rusielewicz Lonny Rosenblum Dave Marshall Jim Cruickshank Tony Congero Benjamin Weigand Colin O’Leary Billy Richards Thomas Carlin Richard Krant Matthew DeNardo Steven Scammacca Russel Chiacchia Bryan Koch Charles Crowell Kenneth King Scott Force Christopher Levi Ryan Henry Jesse Nagle Charles Kerns Jonathan Itin Harry Torres Brian Rathburn Jeremy Nagle

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Blood Drive The Islanders teamed up with the New York Blood Center for a blood drive at the LI Marriott hotel on September 5. Thirty-eight people were able to donate blood, saving up to 114 people’s lives. Each donor received two tickets to a preseason home game.

Food Drive The New York Islanders worked diligently to ensure that as many people as possible did not go hungry during the holidays. Our organization proudly conducted food drives throughout the season to collect food for the hungry. Two food drives were held prior to Thanksgiving. Partnering with Island Harvest at the November 13 home game, we collected over 2,925 pounds of food, which was the equivalent of roughly 2,438 meals. For the November 21 home game, we teamed up with Rock and Wrap It Up and collected more than 1,300 non-perishable items, which helped create over 1,000 meals.

Toy Drive Each season, the organization collects toys for the less fortunate by holding a toy drive during the holiday season. This year’s collection took place outside of NYCB LIVE on December 21 with The John Theissen Foundation, our charity partner. Hundreds of toys were collected and distributed to provide holiday cheer to local kids in need.

Youth Hockey Equipment Drive Throughout the season, the Islanders held an ongoing equipment drive in partnership with the NHL’s Recycle the Game initiative. Anyone looking to part with their well-loved hockey equipment was encouraged to donate it at the collection bin in the Islanders practice facility. All the equipment collected was given back to the local community to provide others with the opportunity to play hockey.

Scoreboard Messages & Zamboni Rides Fans had the opportunity to purchase a personalized video board message or Zamboni ride experience for a child at all home games during the 2019- 20 season. Proceeds from each in-game feature helped raise over $6,400 for the Islanders Children’s Foundation.

Warm-Up Pucks Pucks used during team warm-ups were sold at the Community Relations table during each home game this season. Fans could purchase these unique souvenirs donned with the Islanders logo, the opponent’s logo and date. Proceeds benefited the Islanders Children’s Foundation.

Page 40 New York Islanders Community Report 2019-20 Season Page 41 COVID-19 COMMUNITY SUPPORT

When the United States was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, the hockey world banded together to support their local communities. Islanders players donated 3,000 N95 masks to the Northwell Health Foundation at a time when masks were in severe shortage for health care heroes.

Over 2,500 meals were given to local community partner hospitals and first line responders. There were also more than 2,000 Islanders reusable tote bags donated to local food banks to help with food pantry distribution.

The Islanders Wives Group also supported relief efforts by making a $10,000 donation that was divided between Island Harvest and Long Island Cares food banks to help provide food to children and families. Also, they donated 150 gift bags filled with facial and hand products to Northwell Health nurses.

Also, in order to help keep children entertained at home, free educational resources were provided via the “Islanders At Home Activities” webpage.`

Page 42 New York Islanders Community Report 2019-20 Season Page 43 2020 PLAYOFF ACTIVATIONS 2020 PLAYOFF ACTIVATIONS

Game On! 2020 Playoffs Auction Puppy With A Purpose Pairing During the Playoffs, fans had the opportunity to bid online for exclusive Radar, the Islanders’ first Puppy with a Purpose completed two years of training autographed Islanders memorabilia and experiences with The Guide Dog Foundation and was paired with Anastasia Pagonis, at the Game On! 2020 Playoffs Auction, with proceeds benefiting a visually impaired 16-year-old swimmer from Garden City, New York. the Islanders Children’s Foundation.

Finders Keepers Bob Nystrom’s Zoom Call with Hospital Staff Finders Keepers was an energizing Playoff activation Islanders Legend Bob Nystrom surprised healthcare workers over at on social media that gave Isles fans a chance to compete Northwell Health’s Southside Hospital in Bay Shore with a Zoom call. in a search and find mission to win great Islanders prize packages. During the call, hospital workers, doctors, and nurses were able to interact The Social Media team brought this exciting scavenger hunt to fans virtually with Nystrom. Everyone also received Islanders Playoff swag as throughout the tri-state area. They enjoyed this special opportunity to a thank you for all their hard work on the front lines during the pandemic. generate excitement, all done while following COVID-19 safety guidelines.

Honorary Flag Captain Hospital Visits for Children Prior to Playoff games, the Islanders acknowledged first responders, The Islanders teamed up with Starlight Children’s Foundation community members and organizations who continue to make to deliver 1,000 Isles-themed hospital gowns to pediatric patients. a positive impact by making them “Honorary Flag Captain.” Sparky was also on hand to deliver Playoff T-shirts, rally towels, Each flag captain was filmed waving the Islanders flag and the special souvenir pucks, and lots of smiles to these brave and strong children. video was featured via social media prior to each Playoff game.

#WeSkateFor Ronald McDonald House Surprise Visit With the return of hockey, the Islanders participated in the NHL initiative Ronald McDonald House relies on volunteers to supply families staying #WeSkateFor to show support for community and healthcare heroes, at the house with lunch and dinner, so they can focus on the treatment along with First Responders and social justice programs. The hashtag and recovery of their children. During the Playoffs, Islanders staff surprised #WeSkateFor was used in Playoff activations, including a charitable the families staying at Ronald McDonald House with lunch, along with auction, social media campaigns and various in-game acknowledgments. some great Playoff items to share with their children who are undergoing treatment. Sparky was on site to make the delivery and spread Isles cheer.

#WeSkateFor Independence (Radar finds his purpose)

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Operation Isles Ice Event Surprise and Delight visits with Jon Ledecky During this activation, fans were invited to layer on their favorite Isles Islanders Co-owner Jon Ledecky stopped by several homes with Sparky during the Playoffs and surprised families going through gear and head to Ralph’s Italian Ices in Massapequa Park to get a free blue challenging times by spreading Isles cheer and showering them with team swag, including balloons, T-shirts, jerseys, car flags, and more. & orange ice in support of the Blue & Orange. Sparky was there to greet fans while handing out rally towels and other Game On! giveaways.

Let’s Go Islanders! Drive-Thru Car Flag Rally It was Game On for Game 7 of the Playoffs as the Isles prepared for the big game against the . A drive-thru rally was held at the Northwell Health Ice Center parking circle in East Meadow, NY. Excitement was in the air as fans drove to show their support and receive a free Let’s Go Islanders! car flag. Sparky was there decorating fans’ car windows and getting them pumped about the upcoming game.

Game On, Gear Up! Islanders Swag Giveaway This fun giveaway event was held throughout Long Island, New York City, Westchester, and Connecticut. Fans were encouraged to visit various businesses to score a free I NY Islanders T-shirt, car flag and lawn sign from one of the participating locations.

Street Teams During the Playoffs, Street Teams headed to Eastern Long Island to hand out Isles swag to beachgoers and fans on the streets.

Plane Flyovers It’s a bird...It’s plane...It’s a Let’s Go Islanders banner! Planes carrying banners with messages of support for the team pumped up Isles fans throughout the Playoffs and gave them an aerial view to cheer about.

Page 46 New York Islanders Community Report 2019-20 Season Page 47 ISLANDERS @SCHOOL Blades for Grades The Blades for Grades Program rewarded students for working hard and earning good grades The New York Islanders place high importance on education and the future of our youth. in school. Students who applied for the program had to demonstrate that they received an The Islanders @School Program supported these core values by bringing the game of hockey “A” or moved up a letter grade in a subject in order to earn complimentary tickets to an to local schools throughout the Long Island and New York metropolitan areas. Islanders game. Over 850 students participated in the program, and more than 1,600 tickets During the program, students attended assemblies where they were taught the importance were distributed during the season. of teamwork, staying healthy, hard work and making smart decisions. NHL Future Goals Program In partnership with EverFi, the nation’s leading critical skills education platform, Hockey Scholar is a no-cost digital course that uses the exciting game of hockey to help students Islanders School Assembly presented by in grades 4–7 understand the real-world applications of science and math principles. This school year, over 13,000 students participated across more than 73 local schools. Participating Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Northwell Health teachers and students were also given the opportunity to attend an Islanders home game during the season. Islanders School Assembly brought fun and education into local classrooms. The hockey-based curriculum stressed the importance of respectful treatment of peers, teamwork, and leading an active lifestyle. During this interactive assembly, Islanders staff members and Sparky, the team mascot, helped students realize how making smart decisions can lead to success in both the classroom and life. This past season, over 40,000 students participated in this program. Honor Code Program In another partnership with EverFi, the Islanders continued the Honor Code program, Schools Visited During the 2019-20 School Year a no-cost digital course that takes a practical approach to bullying prevention, empowering St. Helen Catholic Academy Forest Road School PS 175Q students and teaching leadership skills and ways to create a positive school environment. PS 4Q PS 268Q Island Trees Middle School Honor Code targets students in grades 8–10. The program was implemented in 12 local PS 100Q PS 48Q Michael Stokes Elementary School schools during the 2019–20 school year. Hegarty Elementary School PS 102Q Our Lady of Lourdes School PS 26Q PS 191Q Willow Road Elementary School PS 121Q PS 101Q PS 170Q This year’s program expansion saw an eventful afternoon for students at Sewanhaka St. Thomas the Apostle School PS 251K St. William the Abbot School High School who took part in an interactive program with Islanders Alumnus Clark Gillies David Paterson Elementary School Vanderbilt Elementary School PS 174Q and former Navy Seal Tony Lena. The two special guests collaborated with 60 senior students Stewart Manor School Brookside Elementary School Charles Schwarting Elementary School in speaking about their respective careers, teamwork, leadership, and setting. PS 316Q Polk Street School Countrywood Primary Center PS 65Q PS 138Q Silas Wood Sixth Grade Center The students’ workshop activities addressed leadership qualities, perseverance in the face PS 213Q PS 721K Lee Avenue School of adversity, and how the Honor Code program has positively impacted their lives. Sacred Heart Catholic Academy McKenna Elementary School West End Elementary School PS 195Q PS 135Q James A Dever School Indian Hollow Elementary School PS 295Q PS 107Q Future Goals STEM Day Seaford Manor Elementary School Unqua Elementary School PS 15Q Our Lady of Mercy School Steele Elementary School PS 134Q As an extension of the Future Goals online platform, the Islanders teamed up with EverFi to Babylon Elementary School JFK Elementary School PS 177Q Woods Road Elementary School PS 147K offer an interactive STEM Day field trip to Northwell Health Ice Center for 80 students from the Udall Road Middle School local Long Island area. The STEM Day event gave children from local schools the opportunity Rushmore Avenue School John H West School St. Rose of Lima School PS 54Q Dutch Lane Elementary School St. Martin of Tours School to trade their computers and textbooks for hockey sticks and apply what they learned from the Brook Avenue School Maurice Downing Primary School PS 116K online course in real life on the ice. Students were split among six stations to learn different Dutch Broadway Elementary School Eastplain Elementary School PS 24Q Mills Pond Elementary East Woods School ways in which angles can improve shots on goal, how a Zamboni refreshes ice surfaces, how PS 279K kinetic and potential energy are utilized during faceoffs, the effect of friction, force, and power Edna Louise Spear Elementary School Northwest School PS 166Q Nassakeag Elementary School Washington Rose Elementary School PS 354Q on shots and passes, and the functions of each piece of equipment. California Avenue School PS 277Q

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Islanders Floorball The Islanders Floorball program reached over 75,000 students in 120 elementary, middle and high schools throughout the New York metropolitan area during the 2019-20 school year. Each participating school introduced the game of floorball into their physical education classes via a four-week floorball unit. Schools received Islanders-branded hockey equipment, along with a curriculum for teachers to follow to make sure implementation of the program went smoothly.

Participating Schools During the 2019-20 Season: August Martin High School Medford Elementary School PS 36Q PS 31Q Hebrew Academy of Nassau County: Our Lady of Victory School Alleghany Avenue School Plainview PS 300Q Seneca Middle School PS 171Q PS 32Q Barack Obama Elementary School Pol Street Elementary School PS 154K McArthur High School Wantagh High School MS 340K Meadowbrook Elementary School Eastplain Elementary School MS 138Q PS 276K Wantagh Elementary School Satellite High School for Opportunity William Floyd Elementary School Walnut Street Elementary School New Visions Advanced Math and Science IV PS 133K Whitestone Academy PS 191Q PS 31K PS 177Q Bretton Woods Elementary PS 70Q Half Hollow Hills East High School Calhoun High School PS 81Q Half Hollow Hills West High School West Hollow Middle School PS 48Q Hampton Bays High School PS 125Q PS 277Q PS 159Q PS 23K North Oceanside Road School Front Street School PS 330Q Southampton Elementary School Freeport High School PS 108Q Our Lady of Lourdes School Boyle Road Elementary School PS 101Q PS 251K Brighter Choice Community School PS 163Q Laddie Decker Sound Beach School Chestnut Street School PS 99K Robert Frost Middle School PS 104Q PS 5K Kappa VI Middle School PS 107Q PS 316K PS 316Q PS IS 77Q PS 46K PS 241K PS 147K St. Mary’s Elementary School PS 217K Hegarty Elementary School Central Islip High School PS 100K MS 53Q PS 69K PS 44K JFK High School North Shore Middle School MS 890K IS 96K South Street Elementary School MS 289K John Lewis Childs School All City Leadership Secondary School PS 254K Center Moriches High School Sycamore Avenue Elementary School PS 129Q PS 90Q PS 213Q PS 116K MS 898K High School for Law Enforcement & Public Safety Uniondale High School Merrick Avenue Middle School PS 255Q Sts. Philip & James School PS 123K PS 161Q Helen Duffield Elementary School PS 211Q PS 144Q Silas Wood 6th Grade Center Hempstead High School PS 84K Idle Hour Elementary School Lynwood Avenue School Rachel Carson High School for Coastal Studies Queens HS for Information, Research & Technology PS 135K PS 375K Robert F. Wagner Jr Secondary School PS 256 PS 151K PS 50Q PS 54Q

Page 50 New York Islanders Community Report 2019-20 Season Page 51 ISLANDERS ALUMNI EVENTS

Alumni Ambassadors Islanders Alumni Members serve an important role as ambassadors. They can be seen attending Islanders games, Season Ticket Member events and community events throughout the season. Alumni Weekend The Islanders held an Alumni Weekend this past season. Every Islanders Alumnus received an invitation to participate in a weekend filled with reminiscing about events and games from the past. Alumni Members were treated to dinner events and a pregame ceremony in front of the fans. Prior to the Alumni Appreciation Game, there was a special ticketed event for fans to meet with the participating Alumni Members.

Tonelli and Goring Retirement Nights In the 2019-20 season, the jerseys of two Islanders legends were raised to the rafters—John Tonelli #27 and Butch Goring #91. Fellow Alumni Members were on hand to support and celebrate their former teammates during the ceremonies.

Page 52 New York Islanders Community Report 2019-20 Season Page 53 BELMONT GROUNDBREAKING EVENT

Season Ticket Members celebrated the groundbreaking of the Islanders future home at Belmont Park Arena with a party at the construction site back in September 2019. Over 2,000 members attended this unforgettable experience, which included alumni appearances by Bob Nystrom, , John Tonelli, Butch Goring, , and . Along with free food, drinks, and chances to win prizes, members received gift bags loaded with goodies, such as Islanders hard hats, stickers, and commemorative glass jars. Season Ticket Members were given the opportunity to take home a piece of history by scooping the excavated ground into the glass jars to add a special souvenir from this momentous day to their personal collections.

Page 54 New York Islanders Community Report 2019-20 Season Page 55 FAN DEVELOPMENT

The Islanders are committed to finding ways to introduce new fans to the exciting sport of hockey. Through a variety of fan-friendly activities, including an interactive fan fest (Islanders I.C.E. Tour) and Islanders Street Hockey Program exclusive club for children ages 15 and under (Islanders Kids Club), our goal is to welcome people of Islanders Street Hockey expanded its offering for the 2019-20 season, bringing the dry-land all ages into the Islanders family. variation of ice hockey to local community parks, rinks, and PALs. The program is offered year- round, providing kids with an opportunity to learn and play hockey. Participants received 6-8 weeks of instruction, a New York Islanders branded stick, a goodie bag, and two tickets Islanders I.C.E. Tour (Islanders Community Events Tour) to a select home game. This season saw more than 300 children participate in the program. The New York Islanders I.C.E. Tour is an interactive fan fest that appeals to fans of all ages. The tour’s Summer 2019: mission is to bring hockey and the Islanders to Long Island and the New York metropolitan area. This Farmingdale PAL year-round campaign has over 200 commitments during the year, including local schools, children’s Levittown PAL camps, community festivals, ice rinks, hockey events, charity events and other popular local events. Fall 2019: Levittown PAL Kids Club Westbury/Carle Place PAL The team proudly welcomed back the Islanders Kids Club in 2019-20, which is the official Kids Club of the New York Islanders. This exclusive club gave young fans 15 and under a chance to celebrate Winter 2020: being a fan of the orange and blue. Kids Club members had two membership package options, and Valley Stream PAL each package included a special membership kit filled with fun Islanders items, discount ticket offers, New Hyde Park PAL invitations to exclusive events and more! This season, we obtained 158 new Kids Club memberships. Summer 2020: Massapequa PAL

Page 56 New York Islanders Community Report 2019-20 Season Page 57 AMATEUR HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT

Amateur hockey development has been a major focus of the Islanders since the club’s inception in 1972. The Islanders are committed to fostering and expanding youth involvement in the local, national and international arenas. The primary goal has been to grow the game of hockey on Long Island and in the metropolitan area. At the same time, our efforts include helping the individual hockey player reach their full potential.

To achieve these goals, the Islanders offer programs that have grown exponentially throughout the years. Today, these programs show new fans the many different facets of hockey. There are year-round clinics to teach kids of all ages the essential skills needed to play the game at their highest level. In addition, we continue to assist and grow the area’s largest youth hockey organization, the PAL Jr. Islanders.

The Islanders are also dedicated to further developing youth hockey on an international level by: • Hosting overseas teams for a tournament at Northwell Health Ice Center annually in January • Sending Elite Pee-Wee players to the world-renowned Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament in Quebec City • Coordinating Premier Junior players to travel to Calgary for the Mac Tournament to be seen by scouts across the west coast

Growing the sport of hockey on Long Island, in the Metropolitan area and around the world is one of the Islanders’ many commitments. These programs are the building blocks of that growth.

Try Hockey for Free/U.S.A. Hockey Across America Weekend The Islanders support USA Hockey’s endeavor to grow the game of hockey in the United States. This grassroots effort is designed to introduce children to the sport without charge. As part of the initiative, the Islanders offer numerous Try Hockey for Free days throughout the season. Youth players receive loaner equipment, Islanders goodies and professional instruction. At least one Islanders Alumni Member is at every host site. Sparky and the Ice Crew are in attendance, as well.

2019-20: The Islanders hosted over 500 participants at 8 facilities over 2 weekends (one in November and one in February).

Future Islanders Learn to Play As part of the league-wide Learn to Play initiative, the Future Islanders program ran at 14 locations, providing boys and girls ages 5-8 with an introduction to the exciting game of hockey, and serving as a transition program for first-time players interested in playing for a house league. This year, over 800 children were registered for the program.

2019-2020: The Islanders hosted 955 participants at 14 facilities.

U.S.A. Hockey Across America Weekend This season, in conjunction with the U.S.A. Across America Weekend, the Islanders held “Try Hockey for Free” clinics at local community rinks, including our own practice facility, Northwell Health Ice Center.

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Islanders Youth Hockey Jamboree Islanders International Tournament Every year, the Islanders host several youth hockey tournaments geared towards local teams The Islanders hosted the 12th Annual International Hockey Tournament in January 2020. on Long Island and throughout the NY metropolitan area. The Jamboree is a day-long event that Teams representing China, Japan, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Canada and the United States features cross-ice games for mite teams. This past season, the Islanders Jamboree featured teams played against each other in a friendly tournament. In addition to playing tournament games, from Long Island, Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. With a record-breaking year, the Islanders had the teams also participated in an international skills competition. The tournament gave kids over 350 young players and 35 different organizations participate in the event for a day of smiles, the unique multicultural experience of interacting with youth hockey players from around sportsmanship and hockey. Each participant received a ticket to an Islanders home game with their the world. During the week-long tournament, teams attended two Islanders games, spent a day registration, and participants were recognized during the game. in NYC, enjoyed nightly activities, and watched the Islanders practice during the week.

Page 60 New York Islanders Community Report 2019-20 Season Page 61 AMATEUR HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT

Quebec Tournament Team The New York Islanders Quebec team is comprised of elite 11- and 12-year-old hockey players from a 100-mile radius around Long Island, the New York metropolitan area, New Jersey and Connecticut. The team is coached by Islanders Alum Arron Asham. They participate in several practices leading up to the annual Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament, and they also participate in a pre-Quebec tournament which took place in Philadelphia. The tournament, considered the biggest pee-wee hockey tournament in the world, brings more than 2,300 athletes from 16 countries together to participate in the World Championship of Pee-Wee Hockey. The Islanders have sent a team to this prestigious tournament for over 20 years. Each player and family are treated like a pro from the moment they try out for the team and receive a big sendoff at an Islanders game before the tournament, to when they are in Quebec.

Islanders Girls Elite Program The Islanders are proud supporters of the Girls Elite program, a travel program established to support and promote the growth of female players through skill development, and to pave the way for play at the prep school and college levels. The program operates out of Northwell Health Ice Center, the practice facility of the New York Islanders. This past season, the program featured 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U and 9U levels.

Long Island Blues and Long Island Roughriders The Islanders partnered with two different unique local hockey teams during the season— the Long Island Blues and the Long Island RoughRiders Sled Hockey team. The Long Island Blues consists of autistic and developmentally disabled children, while the Long Island RoughRiders includes disabled community members, amputees and wounded Veterans. This year, the Long Island RoughRiders represented the Islanders at the annual NHL Sled Classic and took third place in their division.

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Team Beijing/Shougang Eagles P.A.L. Junior Islanders Organization The New York Islanders, Northwell Health Ice Center and the Beijing Hockey Association have In 2013, the New York Islanders partnered with Pride in Athletics for Life (P.A.L.) Hockey, united to host a Junior Chinese Hockey team for the six years leading up to the 2022 Olympics. a non-profit amateur hockey organization. The affiliation marked the inauguration of the .PA.L. The Shougang Eagles consist of the best 15U players from all over China who come to live, train and play Junior Islanders Hockey Club. This organization operates teams at six different levels: Mite, Squirt, on Long Island from August to April, every season. The team currently competes in the USPHL Elite Division. Pee-Wee, Bantam, Midget and Junior. The Islanders and P.A.L. work together in coach and player development, hockey expertise, marketing assets, promotional assistance and public relations support. This past season, more than 400 hockey players participated in the program.

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The Islanders are eager to support local charities on Long Island. Throughout the year, charitable groups and not-for-profit organizations are invited to request donations to support their fundraising events.

Organizations Supported by the Islanders During the 2019-20 Season:

24th Annual Fall Cocktail Party Center St Elementary PTA Garden City PTA LI-Kick Oceanside Fire Dept Sports for Kids Abbey Lane PTA Central Boulevard PTA GiGi’s Playhouse Lindenhurst School PTA Oceanside School PTA St. Baldrics ACDS Circle Academy Giving Warriors Lodestar Children’s Services Oldfield Middle School PTA St. Francis Xavier Ace Bailey Children’s Foundation City of Milford Glen Cove Youth Board Long Island Cares Ollie’s Angels St. Jude’s Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Comsewogue PTA Glen Cove YMCA Love for Giovanni Foundation Our Lady of Mercy School St. Patrick School Program Connecticut Hockey Foundation, Inc Greenlawn Fire Dept Lustgarten Foundation Our Lady of Victory School Stagecoach Elementary Alexander’s Angels Contractors For Kids Guide Dog Foundation Manetuck Elementary PTA Pal-o-Mine Equestrian Stepping Stone Support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Coon Rapids HS Hagedorn Little Village School March of Dimes Parents Association of Riley Ave Inc Stuttering Association for the Young Alicia’s Angels COS COB School Harbor Child Care Marsh Avenue Expeditionary Park Ave PTA Suffolk County Girls Basketball Team ALS Ride for Life CPNassau Herricks Community Fund Maurer Foundation Park View Parent Faculty Association Susan G. Komen Greater NYC American Cancer Society Cranford Jaycees Hiawatha Elementary PTA MCSA Basketball Parkinson’s Foundation Team Fox American Diabetes Association CrossFit West Islip Hockey Hall of Fame Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Parkway Elementary School Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Cub Scout Pack 120 Holy Cross HS Women’s Guild Merrimac Elementary School Penny Clarke Memorial The Long Beach Christmas Angel American Heart Association Cub Scout Pack 305 Holy Trinity Michael’s Miracles Plainedge PTA The Townwide Fund of Huntington, Inc. American Liver Foundation Cub Scout pack 3333 Hooks for Heroes Middle Country SEPTA Plainview-JFK HS TJ For Kids Memorial Fund Angela’s House Cub Scout Pack 372 Huntington Jewish Center Mikey’s Way Foundation Play for PINK TKO Strong Foundation Angelina’s Army Cub Scout Pack 436 Huntington PTA MNP LLP Plaza Elementary PTA Toys for Tots Answer the Call Cub Scout Pack 66 Huntington’s Disease Society Molloy College Baseball Polk Street PTA Tracy Vicere Foundation Arthritis Foundation Cub Scout Pack 690 Islanders Children’s Foundation My First School Professional Hockey Players Association Tribute to James D. McNaughton AT Children’s Project Deer Park UFSD Izzy Effect Foundation NAMI PS 19 Judith K. Weiss School Trinity Lutheran Church and School Baking Memories 4 Kids Detectives’ Endowment Association Jam Kancer Foundation Nassau Bar Foundation Raymond J. Lockhart PTA United Vets. Beacon House Barnum Woods PTA Diabetes Research Institute JFK Elementary PTA Nassau County Women’s Bar Association Rebels Travel Baseball Team USA Special Hockey Bay Shore Fifth Ave PTA Division Ave HS PTA Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation NCAN Rock the 21 Valley Stream Central PTA Bayview PTA Dominican Village John G. Dinkelmeyer PTA New Hyde Park Road School PTA Rocky Point Fire Company 1 Valley Stream North High School PTA Beigel Memorial Fund DRI Foundation John P. McKenna Elementary School New Rochelle Lighting Hockey Ronald McDonald House Verne W. Critz Elementary Ben Simone Fundraiser EAC Network Kiwanis Foundation Newfield High School NHS Samoset Middle School PTSA Veterans Motorcycle Club Bethlehem Lutheran Church East Meadow Fire Dept KSC Hockey North Bellmore Fire Dept Saw Mill Road PTA VFW Post 2937 Bethpage HS Hockey Team Eden II & Genesis Foundation Lady Queen of Apostles Regional Catholic School North Coleman Road School PTA SCARC Foundation Washington St School PTA Birch School PTA Emma’s Journey Inc. Landing School PTA North Shore Montessori School Schools of St. Dominic WEF Birchwood Intermediate School PTA enCourage Kids Foundation Leah Kuczinski Foundation North Side School Seaford Harbor PTA Weldon Howitt Middle School PTA Boy Scout Troop 179 EPIC Long Island Leukemia & Lymphoma Society North Star Foundation Sensory Beans West Elementary School PTA Boy Scouts of America Evan & Josh’s Hot Cocoa Stand Levittown Public Schools Northeastern NJ Alumni Sergeant Benevolent Association West Islip SPTA Brooke Jackman Foundation Farmingdale SEPTA LI Against Domestic Violence NY Firefighters Burn Center Shamrock Prep Hockey Team West Sayville Fire Dept Brooklyn School of Music FDNY Pulaski Association LI Boy Scout Troop 327 NYC Hemophilia Chapter Sideout Foundation WFAN Camp Good Morning Firefighters Charitable Foundation LI Royals NYPD South Woods Middle School Wiliam E DeLuca Jr Elementary School Canadian Association Of New York Forest Lake Elementary LI State Park Police Benevolent Association NYU Langone Health Special Olympics NY Woodland Elementary PTA Carleena I <3 U Friends of Karen LI Volunteer Center OBEN Schools Speckhardt’s Shamrocks

THANK YOU To all our charity partners, supporters, and volunteers, the New York Islanders would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for a rewarding and memorable season.

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