EAST MEADOW, NY – The New York Islanders will hold a memorial service on August 29, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. for former Head Coach, Al Arbour who passed away a year ago (August 28, 2015). The memorial will take place at the team’s official practice facility, Northwell Health Ice Center.
The Arbour family will attend the ceremony, as well as numerous Islanders player alumni, Hall of Fame former General Manager Bill Torrey, former NHL coach and 14-time Stanley Cup Champion Scotty Bowman, Hall of Fame member Jim Devellano, Islanders current Head Coach Jack Capuano and current team captain John Tavares. Islanders former play-by-play voice and Hockey Hall Of Fame member Jiggs McDonald will serve as the Master of Ceremony.
WHAT New York Islanders will honor former Head Coach, Al Arbour, with a memorial service.
WHO Numerous members of the Islanders alumni family, NHL dignitaries, Hall Of Fame Members, Scotty Bowman, Jim Devellano. Jiggs McDonald will lead the services.
WHERE Northwell Health Ice Center
200 Merrick Ave.
East Meadow, NY 11554
WHEN Monday, August 29 at 11:30 a.m.
