New York City Car Rental and the New York Islanders

You can feel the excitement in the arena. There is a clean sheet of ice, and your favorite team is ready to play for the Stanley Cup. This image can become a reality on your next New York City car rental vacation. When the New York Islanders entered the National Hockey League in 1972, expectations were low. It didn't take long for the boys from Long Island to prove everyone wrong. In only their third season in the league, the Islanders began a miraculous run of 14 straight playoff appearances. The highlight of this streak occurred from 1979-1983 as the Islanders captured 4 consecutive Stanley Cups. With your New York City car rental, you can get into the action as the Islanders make a push for the Stanley Cup again this season.

The Future is Bright

What a save! The next time you take in an Islanders game with your New York City car rental, you're likely to hear this phrase. In 2006, the New York Islanders helped secure their future as an elite team by signing star goalie Rick DiPietro to a 15 year contract. As well, the Islanders brought in former coach of the year Ted Nolan to lead the way. Since his arrival, Nolan has put a spark into the Islanders play. Captain Alexei Yashin, who was signed to a 10-year contract in 2001, has helped lead the team back into contention. If this weren't enough, Yashin purchases 100 tickets to every Islanders home game for local youth. If you've never been to a hockey game before, why not try something new on your next New York City car rental vacation. The New York Islander exciting brand of hockey is a great evening out for any sports fan.

Birthdays, Tickets, and Family Fun

Imagine celebrating your birthday with some of the top athletes in the world. The New York Islanders offer three outstanding birthday packages. Each package includes tickets to the game, a hot dog, drink, Islanders souvenir, and an autographed puck for the birthday child. Options on the packages include anything from meeting the team mascot Sparky the Dragon, to giving high fives to the players as they take the ice. For more information visit the Islanders official website http://www.newyorkislanders.com/ or call 1-888-882-ISLES. If you're just looking for a fun night out with the family with your New York City car rental, the Islanders have a deal for you. The Family Fun Pack offers 4 tickets, 4 Islanders hats, and a $10 arena gift card. Individual tickets start at $25 each and are available through Ticketmaster of by calling 1-613-888-9000.

Getting to the Island

The New York Islanders call Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York home. Located at 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Nassau Coliseum seats over 18,000 spectators. An easy drive from any of New York City's boroughs, the Coliseum is a great venue to take in a game. Parking your New York City car rental won't be difficult either, as Nassau Coliseum has ample parking on location for only $6.75 per vehicle.

Islander Greats

Over the years, many of the NHL's best players have donned the orange and blue. Hall of Famers such as Mike Bossy, Denis Potvin, and Pat LaFontaine all spent time on the Island. Noted for his classy play, Mike Bossy won the leagues most sportsmanlike player award 3 times while remaining one of the leagues top scorers. His career, although cut short by injuries, was an illustrious one. Bossy scored 50 or more goals in 9 of his 10 seasons and finished his career with 1126 points in only 752 games.