Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Stacey Sweet takes you inside the locker room and on the ice for a behind the scenes look at the auditions.
What does it take to make it as New York Islander Ice Girl? Patch is there every step of the way as the Ice Girl hopefuls lace up their skates and take a chance at a dream. Just who will make this year's squad and what will set those competitors apart? Stacey Sweet gives the tryouts a whirl - literally. When it's all said and done the 2011-12 team will be revealed. Will Stacey make the team or will her hopes be put on ice? Find out here on Patch. Produced by Stacey Sweet Videography and Edit by Tom Zweibel Music by Kevin MacLeod
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Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Port Washington-Manhasset Chapter of CancerCare raises close to $2,000 through skating party fundraiser.
Hundreds of supporters showed up at the Port Washington Family Skating Center on Saturday evening to take part in a night of skating and fundraising for the Port Washington-Manhasset Chapter of CancerCare. Residents skated the night away, bought donated baked goods and bid on auction items for CancerCare, a national non-profit organization that provides free, professional support services for anyone affected by cancer. Jamie Asuncion, one of the main event organizers and CancerCare board member, said the idea of having a skating party as a fundraiser was decided upon to allow people of all ages to participate. "It's a way that younger families and their kids could show support for CancerCare and all of the wonderful services it has …
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Generations face off against one another at the Port Washington Family Skating Center.
Skating on the freshly cut ice, Rick and Ryan Evans have played a combined total of 31 years of hockey. Both wear the complete run of equipment — a helmet, shoulder pads, gloves — everything a hockey player should wear. Their jerseys even display the same last name. However, upon closer examination matching up the two like-minded sportsmen in a game appears to be a mismatch. First, there is the three-foot height disparity between the two, followed by a conspicuous 34-year age gap and a curious 30-year experience difference. This odd coupling in a sport known for the stereotypical brutish strength and size of its players can only be explained by the cherished tradition of Father-Son Skate Day at the Port Washington Family Skating Center. "…
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Thursday, December 31, 2009
Local residents have enjoyed ice skating at indoor facility for nearly 30 years.
Whether it's snowing outside or the sun is shining bright, the Port Washington Skating Center has been serving the community for over 25 years, since Bryan Trottier, a retired Canadian-American professional hockey player, opened its doors in the 1980s. In 1993, the skating center was sold to Fred Nielsen who began to oversee all rink operations for recreational use. While Nielsen remains the head coordinator for the recreational and travel hockey teams, it is Nielsen's son, Kristian Nielsen, who has been the program director since 2005. The skating center has upwards of 30 instructors that coach ice hockey and hold private and full-class skating lessons. It also serves as the home to the championship-winning Long Island Edge hockey teams (…
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Mac
7:32 am on Saturday, August 13, 2011
There are "ice girls" all over the league. If you think the Islanders are the only ones you are crazy. It is just a way for further promotion. They do serve a function at the games. more ›