Photograph of Islanders owner Charles Wang speaking last year about the Isles' move to Brooklyn (Gothamist)
While their official move isn't until 2015, the Islanders will play the first hockey game in Brooklyn this fall! The Isles will meet the New Jersey Devils in a preseason game on September 21 at the Barclays Center. Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark called it a "sneak peak" for Brooklyn to see its "future hometown NHL team"
Isles GM Garth Snow was also pumped, "Over the past 40 years, Nassau Coliseum has been one of the best buildings to attend and watch a hockey game. Our fans create an atmosphere that is second to none where you can feel the energy inside the Coliseum when the team makes a big play. I’m excited for our fans to bring that energy and have the ability to enjoy an Islanders game while taking advantage of the world class amenities at Barclays Center, that stand above and beyond what any other arena provides. This preseason game will be their first opportunity to do so."
According to the Barclays Center, "Islanders season ticket holders will have exclusive presale access starting Thursday, April 11 at 10 a.m. Brooklyn Nets All Access season ticket holders and American Express Cardmembers will also have exclusive presale access. Tickets for the game will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday, Apr. 17 at 10 a.m. and are available for purchase via Ticketmaster by visiting www.barclayscenter.com, www.ticketmaster.com or calling 800-745-3000. Pending availability, tickets will become available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center, located at 620 Atlantic Avenue, beginning Thursday, Apr. 18 at 10 a.m. Group tickets are also available by calling 800-GROUP-BK."
