Island Ice podcast

A Newsday podcast about the New York Islanders, hosted by our beat writer Andrew Gross.

Island Ice Ep. 189: Break-up day

Andrew Gross and Neil Best put a bow on the season, plus hear from Islanders players on break-up day.

05-06
36:49

Island Ice Ep. 188: On the brink

Andrew and Neil recap the Game 3 loss to Carolina as the Isles now trail the series, 3-0, and face elimination.

04-26
27:51

Island Ice Ep. 187: An epic collapse

Andrew Gross recaps the first two games of the Islanders-Hurricanes series as it shifts back to UBS Arena for Game 3.

04-23
39:51

Island Ice Ep. 186: Prepping for the playoffs

Andrew and Neil discuss the Isles' season as the playoffs begin this weekend.

04-17
33:25

Island Ice Ep. 185: The miracle might be happening

Andrew Gross and Colin Stephenson talk about the Isles-Rangers game as the Isles won their fifth straight are smack in the middle of a playoff push again.

04-10
40:05

Island Ice Ep. 184: It's gonna take a miracle

Andrew Gross doesn't see the Isles making a late push for a playoff spot. Plus, hear from captain Anders Lee.

03-27
28:11

Island Ice Ep. 183: Isles vs. Rangers recap

Andrew Gross and Colin Stephenson talk about the Islanders and their playoff hopes after a 5-2 defeat against the Rangers at MSG on St. Patrick's Day.

03-18
23:38

Island Ice Ep. 182: Feeling better about the Isles

Andrew Gross sums up how the NHL trade deadline moves may affect the Islanders' playoff push.

03-11
19:04

Island Ice Ep. 181: Trade deadline heating up, Andrew's Answers

Andrew Gross looks at the days ahead for the Isles as the March 8 NHL trade deadline approaches, plus hear from Patrick Roy and get the answers to your questions.

02-28
44:53

Island Ice Ep. 180: Stadium Series goes awry

Colin Stephenson and Neil Best join host Andrew Gross to review the Isles' OT loss to the Rangers in the Stadium Series at MetLife Stadium.

02-19
25:09

Island Ice Ep. 179: The Stadium Series

Colin Stephenson joins host Andrew Gross to talk Isles-Rangers and the Stadium Series, plus hear from Bo Horvat and Adam Pelech.

02-15
45:55

Island Ice Ep. 178: Isles at the break, Pierre Turgeon, Andrew's Answers

Isles Hall of Famer Pierre Turgeon shares his thoughts on new coach Patrick Roy, plus some thoughts on the team at the All-Star break and Andrew's Answers.

01-30
49:25

Island Ice Ep. 177: Welcome to Long Island, Patrick Roy

Andrew Gross and Neil Best discuss the hiring of Patrick Roy, plus the view from Montreal on the new Isles coach with La Presse writer Guillaume Lefrancois, and Roy's thoughts as well.

01-22
33:36

Island Ice Ep. 176: The goalie situation, Scott Mayfield, Billy Smith

Andrew discusses the Semyon Varlamov injury situation, plus interviews with Scott Mayfield and Isles legend Billy Smith. Also, Andrew's answers to your questions.

01-04
46:03

Island Ice Ep. 175: Good vibes only, Ross Johnston, Andrew's Answers

Lots of positive things to harp on this episode (and a couple of negatives), plus hear from former Islander Ross Johnston and get Andrew's answers to your questions.

12-15
45:52

Island Ice Ep. 174: Where are the Isles right now?

Andrew Gross discusses the state of the Isles through 22 games, plus hear from Scott Mayfield and Mike Reilly.

12-01
50:45

Island Ice Ep. 173: There are a lot of issues with this team

Host Andrew Gross discusses the Isles' recent road trip and what's gone wrong so far this season. Plus, Jen Botterill joins the show, and Andrew's Answers.

11-21
51:12

Island Ice Ep. 172: Good start to season, Cory Schneider, Andrew's Answers

We are at the 10% mark of the Islanders' season, and they're off to a good start. Plus an interview with Cory Schneider and Andrew's Answers.

11-02
43:51

Island Ice Ep. 171: A chat with Barry Trotz

Former Isles coach Barry Trotz stops by the podcast to talk about being a GM, how he misses coaching and his time with the Islanders.

10-20
39:15

Island Ice Ep. 170: Season preview, Bo Horvat, Andrew's Answers

The Isles open their season on Saturday, Bo Horvat stops by, and Andrew answers your questions.

10-13
45:00

Mike Pelegrinis

as a sth I don't mind making payments now to win a Cup in Belmont when fans will able to seat inside and arena

06-18 Reply

George Baldacchino

This is the best New York Islanders podcast by far! Most are done by fans but even those, not the host know little about hockey. Andrew understands the game and out of all the media spends the most time with the team. Fantastic!

11-19 Reply

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