Here's a list of the confirmed New York Islanders alumni skating in the Alumni Classic against the New York Rangers.
Here's a list of the confirmed New York Islanders alumni skating in the Alumni Classic against the New York Rangers.
On Jan. 28, New York Islanders and New York Rangers legends will lace the skates up at Northwell Health Ice Center in East Meadow, New York, for the third annual Alumni Classic.
All proceeds from the event will go to the Northwell Health Foundation. General admission seats start at $35, but the teams will offer various seating options and unique experiences for fans to get involved.
The Hockey News has been told the names of the Islanders alumni who will be taking the ice:
Shawn Bates, Coach: 2001-2008
Eric Cairns, No. 33: 1998-2004
Steve Webb, No. 20: 1996-2004
Benoit Hogue, No. 33: 1991-1995
Radek Martinek, No. 24: 2001-2011, 2012-2014
Marty Reasoner, No. 16: 2011-2013
Dennis Seidenberg, No. 4: 2017-2018
Johnny Boychuk (A), No. 55: 2014-2020
Matt Moulson, No. 26: 2009-2013
Kip Brennan, No. 37: 2007-2008
Dave Scatchard, No. 38: 1999-2004
Pierre Turgeon, No. 77: 1991-1995
Kevin Poulin, No. 60: 2010-2015
Fans can buy packages for the event, which include a VIP meet-and-greet with participating alumni, a group on-ice photo, and chances to coach and play alongside the teams’ greats. Another package allows for fans to meet one of the players and receive a jersey off their back; these options are limited.
This is the third straight year the New York rivals will come together for an alumni faceoff. The teams first hosted the event in 2022. The game also lines up with the Islanders’ annual Alumni Weekend, the team hosts the Florida Panthers at UBS Arena on Jan. 27.