Fearless Flyers and the Bucks County Admirals

The New York Islanders were playing host yesterday for what would be a very special moment for many hockey fans. And no, I am not referring to the banner raising ceremony as Pat Flatley would be inducted to the Islanders Hall of Fame before the puck dropped against the Buffalo Sabres. Instead, I am talking about the Long Island Blues and a few other teams that were there opponents as the Nassau Coliseum was hosting "Special Hockey Day," a day in which teams that have players with special needs play organized hockey on a professional rink.

The Long Island Blues played as the home town squads for the Islanders with several friends and family in attendance to watch in support. A total of six teams played three games before they all took the ice together in a skills clinic that was lead by New York Islanders alumni, Benoit Hogue. They also were able to skate on the ice in between periods of the Islanders/Sabres game to take shots on their goaltenders at both ends of the rink to cap off a perfect day of hockey.