Making an Impact
The following article featuring former Cornell standout Matt Moulson appeared May 3 on the New York Islanders Web site.
By David Hochman
When drivers head 60 miles east from Nassau Coliseum, they end up at the final exit on the Long Island Expressway (LIE) – no. 73, Riverhead. Many dedicated fans from that part of Long Island make the hour-plus drive to Islanders games during the season, but the offseason can make it tough for this part of the fan base to get a taste of hockey.
The local high school doesn’t have an ice hockey team and the nearest rink is 25 miles away in Greenport, but that’s only open seasonally. Over the weekend though, professional hockey came to the beautiful North Shore town known for their baseball and grand shopping outlets.
On Sunday, May 1, Modell’s Sporting Goods, Mylec and the New York Islanders helped turn Stotzky Memorial Park into a young hockey player’s paradise. Islanders star winger Matt Moulson trekked out to one of Suffolk County’s hidden gems to play some games and teach the basics to children aged 5-15.
Complete article can be accessed via the Islanders Web site by clicking here.
