ISLANDERS TO PLAY SECOND NHL GAME AT THEIR FUTURE HOME BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN

BROOKLYN/UNIONDALE, NY (April 22, 2014) – The New York Islanders will play the second-ever National Hockey League game at Barclays Center on Friday, September 26 when they take on the New Jersey Devils. The Islanders will make Barclays Center their new home beginning with the 2015-16 season. 

Tickets will go on sale for the preseason game beginning Friday, April 25 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased online via Ticketmaster by visiting www.barclayscenter.com or www.ticketmaster.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. Tickets are also available at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center beginning Saturday, April 26 at noon (if still available). Group tickets are also available by calling 855-GROUP-BK. For information on individual suites, please call 718-BK-SUITE.

Islanders season ticket holders will have exclusive presale access starting Tuesday, April 22 at 10 a.m.  Brooklyn Nets All Access season ticket holders and American Express Cardmembers will also have exclusive presale access.

“We are extremely excited to play our second game at Barclays Center,” said New York Islanders General Manager Garth Snow. “It was a special night, seeing all of our passionate fans pack the building last September and hearing the ‘Lets Go Islanders’ chant throughout the game. We are looking forward to making Brooklyn our home the following season. This is a great way for our fans to see how easy the commute is to this world class facility in Brooklyn, the friendly staff that awaits them as they walk through the entrance, and the numerous amenities that only Barclays Center offers.”  

“Last year’s inaugural Islanders game at Barclays Center proved that Brooklynites are excited about NHL hockey coming to the borough,” Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark said. “We are thrilled to give Brooklyn another sneak peak at its future hometown NHL team and are committed to growing its fan base, building its brand, and making the team a big part of the community. Barclays Center offers great access for our guests via the Long Island Rail Road, subways, and buses and we are looking forward to another big crowd at the game en route to the Islanders’ full-time move to Brooklyn.”

Barclays Center and the Long Island Rail Road are coordinating to provide extended train service to accommodate the guests after the Islanders-Devils game.

Barclays Center is currently accepting deposits for priority to purchase Islanders season tickets for the inaugural season. Current Islanders season ticket holders have first rights to purchase season tickets.  For more information, fans can go to Islanders season tickets at Barclays Center.

Capacity for hockey at Barclays Center is 15,795.