He was selected fifth overall by the New York Islanders in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, making him the highest-drafted Swiss hockey player in NHL history at the time (until Nico Hischier was drafted first overall i
4. History drips from every nook and cranny of the century-old train station.Johnny Cash and B.B. King are just two of the stellar somebodies that punched their ticket at this railroad station that once averaged 50 daily arrivals and departures. The railroad theme is carried throughout the ...
Turnbull was outstanding in the 1978 playoff series against the New York Islanders, eventually won by Toronto 4 games to 3, anchoring the team’s defensive corps after an eye injury forced all-star defenceman Börje Salming out of the Maple Leafs lineup. Birthplace: Pointe-Claire, Canada 38...
Nathan Scott Thompson (born October 5, 1984) is an American professional ice hockey player for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has previously played for the Los Angeles Kings, Boston Bruins, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Anaheim Ducks, and Ottawa Senat...
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (January 26, 1880 – April 5, 1964) was an American five-star general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II...
Louis Blues, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers, Atlanta Thrashers and New York Islanders. He is currently in a player development coaching role within the New York Islanders organization. Birthplace: Honeoye Falls, New York 54 Marty Riessen 12/03/1941 0 Marty Riessen (born ...
He was drafted 70th overall by the New York Islanders in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft. In 2000, Milan won the Calder Cup while playing for the Hartford Wolf Pack. He recently played as goaltender in the Czech Extraliga for Bílí Tygři Liberec. He announced his retirement in August 2010. ...
Scott Carlos Gomez (born December 23, 1979) is an American professional ice hockey coach and former player. He is the current assistant coach for the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League (NHL). Gomez had previously played in the NHL with the New Jersey Devils, New York Rangers...
A journeyman, Johnson has played for the Blue Jackets, New York Islanders, Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins in the NHL, and several minor league teams during his career. He was a member of the Memorial Cup champion Rimouski Océanic in 2000. Birthplace: ...