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    In which season did Billy Smith end his NHL career?New York Islanders

      1988-89.

    Which team did the Islanders defeat to win the 1980-81 Stanley Cup?New York Islanders

      Minnesota North Stars. The Islanders won it, four games to one.

    What day was Denis Potvin's number 5 jersey retired?New York Islanders

      February 1st, 1992.

    Who wasn't on the original Islander team?New York Islanders

      Dave Lewis. He came on in 73-74.

    Who was the Islanders 1st head coach?New York Islanders

      Earl Ingarfield.

    Who was the Islanders 1st Captain in the 72-73 season?New York Islanders

      Ed Westfall.

    How many players have worn number 22?New York Islanders

      4.

    Who was the last player to wear number 23?New York Islanders

      Vladimir Malakhov.

    Who is the all time leading scorer of the Islanders?New York Islanders

      Bryan Trottier.

    When did the Isles first begin play?New York Islanders: Part 1

      1972. It was 1972.

    How many Islanders have made the all rookie team?New York Islanders: Part 1

      2. The 2 players were David Volek (1989) and Vladimir Malakhov (1993).

    Which general manager is responsible for destroying the 1992-93 and 1993-94 Isles?New York Islanders: Part 1

      Don Maloney.

    Which expansion team claimed Glenn Healy off of the Isles at the start of the 1993-94 season?New York Islanders: Part 1

      Anaheim Mighty Ducks.

    Which Islander center scored on a penalty shot in game six of the Eastern Conference Quarter Finals versus Toronto?New York Islanders: Part 1

      Shawn Bates. Bates became the second American player to score on a penalty shot in the playoffs, the first being Neal Broten.

    Which New Jersey Devil was stoned on a penalty shot in 2000-01 by John Vanbiesbrouck during a 0-0 overtime tie with the Isles vs. Devils?New York Islanders: Part 1

      Patrick Elias. Elias was stoned stick side by Vanbiesbrouck. Had he scored, he would have been the only NHLer to win a game in OT by a penalty shot.

    Who is the Islanders' penalty minutes leader among goalies?New York Islanders: Part 1

      Billy Smith. Battlin' Billy is the all time PIM leader for goalies. His stick was more of a weapon when you got too close to the crease.

    Which Islander scored the penalty shot goal in game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Quarterfinals vs. Toronto?New York Islanders 2001-02

      Shawn Bates . Shawn scored late in the 3rd period to give the Islanders a 4-3 lead and the win.

    Which Islander made the all star team? (Name one of the two who made the team).New York Islanders 2001-02

      Mark Parrish . Mark Parrish went to the North American team, and Alexei Yashin who also made the All-Stars, went to the World team.

    Which Islander was named NHL "Player of the Month" for October?New York Islanders 2001-02

      Chris Osgood. Chris Osgood was named player of the month, with only an overtime loss and a tie.

    Who led the team in scoring at the end of the year?New York Islanders 2001-02

      Alexei Yashin. Alexi Yashin was the team leader at the end of the season with 75 points.

    What Islander's goal eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins from the 1993 playoffs?New York Islanders: Part 2

      David Volek. Volek's one timer slap shot from Ray Ferraro gave the Islanders the win to advance to the Wales Conference Finals in which they would lose to Montreal.

    Which Islander led the NHL in shorthanded goals in 2001-2002?New York Islanders: Part 2

      Shawn Bates. "Batesy" led all NHLers with 9 shorthanded goals.

    Which Islander made the All-Rookie team in 1997?New York Islanders: Part 2

      Bryan Berard. Berard gained the honors after his breakout season in 1997.

    Which former Islander goalie, scored a goal in the regular season, playoffs, or both?New York Islanders: Part 2

      Ron Hextall. Hextall scored against Washington and Boston.

    Prior to coming to Long Island, did Michael Peca win the Selke trophy with any other team?New York Islanders: Part 2

      Yes. Peca captured the Selke trophy for the NHL's best defensive foward with the Buffalo Sabres.

    Tom Kurvers won the 1992 James Norris Trophy?New York Islanders: Part 2

      F. Actually, rival Ranger D-man Brian Leetch won it.

    What is the LEAST amount of penalty minutes racked up by PIM king Mick Vukota?New York Islanders: Part 2

      71. Mick "Vick" rang up 71 PIMs in only 17 games in the 1996-97 season before going off to Montreal as a free agent.

    Peter Laviolette was the captain for the 1993-94 mens' Olympic Hockey team?New York Islanders: Part 2

      T. The former defenseman was named captain of the team.

    The Isles ammased 96 points in the 2001-2002 season?New York Islanders: Part 2

      T. The Isles made a vast improvement from the 52 points in 2000-01 season.

    The Isles qualified for the playoffs in 1991-92?New York Islanders: Part 2

      F. The drought continued until the following year. They compiled a 34-35-11 record for a total of 79 points. Not to mention they were 5th in the Patrick Division, and 14th overall in the Wales Conference.

    During the 1992-93 season, the Isles played two games at a neutral site. Where did they occur?New York Islanders: Part 2

      Oklahoma City & Dallas. On Dec. 13, 1992, the Isles faced Edmonton in Oklahoma City and on the 15th they faced the Blues in Dallas. They beat both teams 4-1 and 4-3/OT respectively.

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