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The franchise chose New York Islanders as its name, although many expected it to choose the "Long Island Ducks", the name used by a team that played in the Eastern Hockey League from 1959 to 1973. The team was soon nicknamed the "Isles" by the local newspapers.
The New York Islanders name was unveiled by the franchise on February 15, 1972, at a press conference held across the street from Roosevelt Raceway at a restaurant owned by Burt Bacharach. Many expected it to use the "Long Island Ducks", after the Eastern Hockey League team that played from 1959 to 1973.
Sep 17, 2010 · New York Islanders The name Islanders finished third behind the Mets and Empires when New York was deciding on a team name for their MLB expansion franchise in 1961.
This was the name of the team that belonged to the Eastern Hockey League since 1959. However, the man who also owned the New York Nets at the time chose the New York Islanders instead. On February 14, 1972, Bill Torrey became the first general manager of the New York Islanders.
May 1, 2024 · Founded in 1972, the Islanders—based in Uniondale, New York, for their first 42 seasons—were named after the team’s location on Long Island. The team finished well below .500 in their first two seasons.
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Apr 21, 2020 · By the 1981-82 season, the New York Islanders were a well-oiled machine. They brushed past the regular season with their sights firmly set on establishing a dynasty. The first round should have ...
Team Name: New York Islanders. Seasons: 51 (1972-73 to 2023-24) NHL Playoff Appearances: 29. NHL Championships: 4 (4 Stanley Cups) Playoff Record: 175-149. Record (W-L-T-OTL): 1806-1680-347-201 (4160 points) All-time Goals Leader: Mike Bossy, 573. All-time Points Leader: Bryan Trottier, 1353.
