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Hofstra ‘24 | Hockey Player, Writer & Broadcaster | #Isles Coverage @thehockeynews |

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Brendan Yerkes
6 months
I had an unbelievable experience at the NYPD-FDNY hockey game yesterday working with official stats for the TV broadcast. Met some great people and was honored to watch our first responders take the ice! Thank you @barstoolsports and @spittinchiclets !
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10 months
Earlier in the game the NHL Network broadcast compared Danny Nelson to #Isles captain Anders Lee, with Nelson now at Notre Dame like Lee. Both play with a lot of strength.
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Fans in attendance have gotten Bridgeport Islanders lightsabers upon entry. That’s a pretty unique giveaway item. #Isles
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10 months
#Isles Quinn Finley getting a lot of time on the penalty kill for Team USA. Even generating some offensive chances. #WorldJuniors
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4 years
#Isles win! Sorokin was outstanding in the shootout!
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3 years
I pulled an amazing jersey from my @CoolHockey mystery box! #VegasBorn
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8 months
Bridgeport #Isles All-Star representative Ruslan Iskhakov. Quick hands. 13 goals, 22 assists and 35 points in 45 games this year:
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#Isles Danny Nelson with some strong wall play. He draws a tripping penalty with strength holding onto the puck while cutting towards the net.
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#Isles Julien Gauthier returned to the lineup last night after an injury. In two games with Bridgeport he has one goal and two assists. Both assists came in the win last night.
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“Ed Westfall really is Long Island. He retired and could have gone anywhere, but he stayed on Long Island and made it his home.” #Isles alumni were on hand for the opening of the Ed Westfall Arena on the east end:
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1 year
#Isles fans! If you were excited about prospect Matt Maggio before, there's a lot more coming! After speaking with Maggio I think #Isles fans will really like his commitment, motivation and work ethic. Stay tuned on @TheHockeyNews to hear what he had to say.
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10 months
Matt Maggio is on the ice for warmups. He has not played since 12/16, where he was injured in Charlotte. #Isles #CLTvsBRI
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10 months
Team USA wins in a shootout. With limited minutes I like what I’ve seen from Finley and Nelson. Both have been terrific defensively, on the penalty kill and have generated scoring chances as well. Last game of the preliminary round is on Sunday at 6 am. #Isles #WorldJuniors
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9 months
Dufour finding the back of the net again. #Isles
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Bridgeport Islanders
9 months
DUFOUR IN FOUR 👊 #SupremePort | #Isles
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Brendan Yerkes
1 year
I’m excited to announce I’m interning with Stefen and @TheHockeyNews this season assisting with #Isles coverage! Check out my first game recap from tonight’s Islanders win over the Sabres:
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Stefen Rosner
1 year
#Isles hold on for 3-2 win over #LetsGoBuffalo on opening night. @brendan_yerkes with the game story for @TheHockeyNews , along with a video from myself after an entertaining first game:
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10 months
While the #Isles are in Vegas I am on probably the rockiest ferry ride of all time. The way here was bad, this one is even worse. No video will do it justice to prove it. Crazy weather. All part of the job!
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Quinn Finley is on the board. A great one-timed shot makes it 10-2 for Team USA. #Isles
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“Just going to the rink every day with my dad as a kid. He would take me in after school, we'd come down, and we'd even miss school sometimes." #Isles Tyce Thompson reflects on childhood memories and how he plans to make an impact with his new team:
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"I'm going to work for that call-up, and I don't really like to focus on the points. I think that comes when I'm working hard and trying to help the team win." Across The Sound: #Isles Maggio on Motivation & Underdog Mentality ⤵️
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4 years
@Michael_Nania Hot take: Geno Smith was actually good until we ruined him
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4 years
Thank you @Bluelinedeli719 for the towel! Great food as always! LGI
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“I want to show that I can play in this league, I can practice well in this league and I can be a good goalie in this league.” My exclusive with Bridgeport #Isles goaltender Henrik Tikkanen: @TheHockeyNews
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8 months
📍Total Mortgage Arena It’s Star Wars Night so that’s exciting. Wolf Pack vs Islanders coming up at 7. #NYR #Isles
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10 months
Warmups are over, but take a look at William Dufour’s quick release. Dufour has a high-level shot and has started to find his game as of late. #Isles
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Brendan Yerkes
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Coming this afternoon is my exclusive interview with #Isles prospect Henrik Tikkanen. Stay tuned for more on the 6' 8" goaltender who has helped Bridgeport find consistency in goal and have fun while doing it. @TheHockeyNews
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10 months
William Dufour has put his season back on track looking strong, fast and confident. I caught up with the Bridgeport #Isles   winger to discuss the improvements he’s made in his game.
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10 months
Danny Nelson starts his game off with a hard body check. #Isles #WorldJuniors
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Brendan Yerkes
4 years
Imagine drafting Vitali Kravtsov over Oliver Wahlstrom. Couldn’t be my team. #Isles #NYR
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Brendan Yerkes
4 years
You’ll be seeing me in the coliseum stands this season! @NYIslanders
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1 year
It was more of the same for Bridgeport last weekend as they split their two games, with Ruslan Iskhakov returning to the scoresheet. Keep up to date with everything Bridgeport #Isles with another edition of Bridgeport Buzz!
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10 months
Ferry ride very rocky with the current weather. Bridgeport #Isles vs Charlotte Checkers coming up at 7 pm. What do you want to see tonight? @TheHockeyNews
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Brendan Yerkes
3 years
Had a great experience as the color analyst for tonight’s @RhodyMBB win against Boston U on @WRIU . Great job by @AdamBernstein18 and @BenSmith3369 as well.
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10 months
Jakub Skarek gets the start tonight for Bridgeport. #Isles
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10 months
Stay tuned for tomorrow morning, as I checked in with #Isles prospect William Dufour. Exclusive story coming on @TheHockeyNews analyzing Dufour’s play and the improvements he’s made in his game.
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Brendan Yerkes
4 years
The future of the team is here and they have been outstanding. #Isles
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Brendan Yerkes
3 years
I’m excited to be covering my first game for @WRIUSportsRadio tonight for URI men’s hockey as they take on Pitt. I’ll be hosting tonight’s intermission reports and post game show. Listen in with . Puck drop is at 7 pm!
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Brendan Yerkes
1 year
Passing by Total Mortgage Arena on the way to my hockey game in New Haven. @AHLIslanders are on the road tonight in Charlotte at 6 pm. Expect more AHL #Isles content in the coming days!
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Brendan Yerkes
3 years
The scene from Borrelli’s after the #Isles first goal.
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11 months
Here is the goal courtesy of Chris Pappas that brought down the teddy bears and tied the game for @LIUMHockey . @TheHockeyNews
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Brendan Yerkes
8 months
The Stars have called up Logan Stankoven ahead of their matchup with the Rangers tonight. Here’s what you need to know about the prospect: @TheHockeyNews #NYR
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Brendan Yerkes
3 years
@WillChiarucci One of the only issues with the Arena is the low club seats. It looks awful on TV because it looks like no one is at the game. Those seats are always empty.
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Brendan Yerkes
1 year
Ready for some Long Island Ducks baseball tonight. I’ll be on the call with @ryan_pagano_ as the Ducks play host to the Charleston Dirty Birds! First pitch at 6:45. Tune in on 88.7 FM WRHU. @WRHUSports
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10 months
Bridgeport #Isles held on for a 5-4 win over the Wolf Pack last night. William Dufour scored two goals, Ruslan Iskhakov scored a goal and had an assist and Robin Salo had two assists. Bridgeport plays in Springfield tonight at 7:05.
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Brendan Yerkes
1 year
I’m fully expecting the Jets to change their main uniforms to the current legacy white and a new green one to match it for next season. If the logo here we’ve seen online is used it would be a perfect combination of past and present history, giving the fans what they want.
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10 months
Bridgeport #Isles and Charlotte Checkers have taken the ice. Bridgeport sporting special edition military appreciation uniforms tonight. #CLTvsBRI
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Brendan Yerkes
1 year
Bridgeport #Isles are at home tonight hosting the Springfield Thunderbirds looking to bounce back after a 3-0 loss last night. Puck drop at 7 pm from Total Mortgage Arena. Prior to tonight’s game, take a look at Across The Sound showcasing Sam Asselin!
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Brendan Yerkes
2 years
@JamesNicholsNYI @frank_seravalli It’ll be sad to see him go, but Beau can be a valuable trade chip to improve the team.
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Brendan Yerkes
2 years
Made the trip to Bridgeport for the @AHLIslanders playoff game! #Isles
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4 years
100% is back with a new episode dropping tomorrow morning! Look out for our new logo being featured tomorrow! 👀 @VoutsinosMatt @AnchorSportsNet
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Brendan Yerkes
2 years
You’re watching the wood chipping NFL on FOX. #NYJvsMIA
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Brendan Yerkes
4 years
So excited to say I will be going to my first live hockey game in over a year tonight! I’ll be at #Isles vs #NJDevils tonight in NJ.
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Brendan Yerkes
1 year
You’ll definitely want to tune into @WRHUSports The Pro Take today at 4:30. I’m super stoked to have been able to interview the great Kenny Albert @KennyAlbert about his career! The recorded interview will be posted later in the day as well.
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Brendan Yerkes
3 years
I’m excited to announce I’ve joined the Eyes on Isles team! Check out my first article below!
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Eyes on Isles
3 years
Isles made the right call handing the crease over to Ilya Sorokin. #Isles
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Brendan Yerkes
9 months
The Rangers extended defensive prospect Brandon Scanlin earlier today. More on the signing of the Wolf Pack’s goal-scoring defenseman: @TheHockeyNews #NYR
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Brendan Yerkes
1 year
Check out this weeks edition of Bridgeport Buzz. Look into the past three games of the @AHLIslanders season. #Isles
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Stefen Rosner
1 year
#Isles prospect Matthew Maggio pots first 2 pro goals, Robin Salo scores in overtime, and more in this week's Bridgeport Buzz via @brendan_yerkes @TheHockeyNews
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Brendan Yerkes
4 years
I’m in the minority but I like the Toews trade. Someone who was gonna get paid needed to go and it frees cap space as well as makes an opening for Dobson. #Isles
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Brendan Yerkes
2 years
Very loud crowd here in Bridgeport tonight! #Isles
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Brendan Yerkes
3 years
Episode 26 of 100% Sports is out now! @VoutsinosMatt and I keep the pick-ems going and discuss last weeks NFL games. We also spend a brief 10 minutes discussing the other sports. Check it out with the link below!
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Brendan Yerkes
2 years
Thank you Peter, this weekend was a blast! I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with you and learn!
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Peter Schwartz
2 years
I had a great time working the NY State Hockey championships with @brendan_yerkes on @LISportsNetwork over the weekend! Great job Brendan! #SchwartzOnSports
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Brendan Yerkes
4 years
I’ll be hosting today’s @Drive4Five_ postgame show on the Relevnt app! Download the app to listen in!
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Brendan Yerkes
4 years
The Islanders should not overpay for someone in FA.
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Brendan Yerkes
1 year
#Isles fans! Stay tuned tomorrow for a new edition of Across The Sound, with @AHLIslanders head coach Rick Kowalsky. Find out what coach had to say about prospects Ruslan Iskhakov, Matt Maggio, William Dufour, and Robin Salo @TheHockeyNews
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3 years
Episode 24 of 100% Sports is out now! @VoutsinosMatt and I will look to rebound after a bad week one of NFL pick ems. Listen now on the @AnchorSportsNet SoundCloud.
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2 years
#Isles Calle Odelius at the team’s table.
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8 months
I’ll be heading up to Bridgeport tonight for coverage of the Battle of Connecticut between the @WolfPackAHL and @AHLIslanders . Follow along for content. @TheHockeyNews #Isles #NYR
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Brendan Yerkes
3 years
#NewProfilePic R.I.P. Clark Gillies. 🧡💙
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Brendan Yerkes
1 year
So excited to have @LISportsNetwork broadcasting all of our home games this upcoming season!
@HofIceHockey
Hofstra Ice Hockey
1 year
Our 2023-24 schedule is here‼️ #hoficehockey #rollpride #hofstrau
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3 years
Finally back for some hockey. #Isles
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3 years
Shoutout to Jamison Crowder! #takeflight #NYJets
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3 years
We are underway from Boss Ice Arena.
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2 years
Hello! Thanks for staying for our game Peter!
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“I think being in a hockey family could definitely benefit you.” I spoke to #Isles Tyce Thompson about his youth and his future with his new team: @TheHockeyNews
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Brendan Yerkes
4 years
Check out the new show me and @VoutsinosMatt have started on @AnchorSportsNet ! Episode One has just been released.
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Brendan Yerkes
1 year
Back at the ballpark tonight for some @LIDucks baseball! Tune in on 88.7 FM WRHU for my call with @jacksargent_ , first pitch at 6:35 pm.
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Brendan Yerkes
3 years
On my way to @UBSArena ! I can’t wait for the game! This has been years in the making. #Isles
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Brendan Yerkes
2 years
In Montreal for the NHL Draft with a surprise guest @StanleyCup . @droye97 @LPanagatos
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My first installment of “Across the Sound” interviewing Bridgeport Islanders players is now live on @TheHockeyNews ! #Isles Up first it’s Ruslan Iskhakov talking about his hot start and previous movement during his young career:
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Brendan Yerkes
1 year
Another week, another edition of the Bridgeport Buzz! Take a look at the Bridgeport #Isles last weekend. Stay tuned later in the week for another “Across The Sound” as I spoke to one of the Bridgeport Islanders hottest goal scorers. @TheHockeyNews
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3 years
Who knew an NHL trade didn’t have to have a return? Interesting and pretty funny.
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11 months
Bridgeport #Isles complete the comeback in Charlotte from down 3-1 to a 4-3 overtime win. Robin Salo the OT hero for the second time this season.
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Brendan Yerkes
2 years
The best #Isles logo there is.
@BelmontBunch
Belmont Bunch
2 years
Any #isles fans want this as a primary logo on a third/reverse retro?
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4 years
@BarstoolRhody I did update it and they are still emailing me
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Brendan Yerkes
3 years
Episode 27 of 100% Sports is here! We give our predictions for the NHL season and preview tonight’s opening games, make NFL pick-ems for week 6, review the current state of the MLB postseason and talk about the big news in the NBA. @AnchorSportsNet
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1 year
ICYMI: Here’s my game recap from last night’s Islanders loss to NJ. Hard fought effort from the #Isles . Has to be encouraging to see the team keep up with #NJDevils speed and watch Horvat find the back of the net. NYI looked solid 5v5. On to Buffalo.
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Brendan Yerkes
4 years
Hoping to see some Robert Saleh to the #Jets news when I wake up tomorrow morning.
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Brendan Yerkes
1 year
With the Jets looking like they are releasing a beautiful throwback uniform, they continue to be doing everything right this offseason. No drama and the fans are getting everything they’ve asked for and deserve. What a time to be a Jet fan. #TakeFlight
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Brendan Yerkes
4 years
The final in-person episode this semester of 100% Sports with @VoutsinosMatt has just been released! Thanks again to @AnchorSportsNet for making it possible!
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10 months
Back on land!
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4 years
“Playing for the logo in front” - JG Pageau. Love the bond this team shares in wanting to win. #Isles
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Brendan Yerkes
2 years
@NYIslanders Greatest shootout man in Isles history.
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Brendan Yerkes
11 months
Out in Calverton this afternoon for the grand opening event of the Peconic Ice Rinks. #Isles alumni and co-owner Jon Ledecky are on hand for the event. Stay tuned @TheHockeyNews
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Brendan Yerkes
1 year
Thank you so much Stan. It means a lot coming from you.
@StanFischler
Stan Fischler
1 year
Building a great team, Rapid @stefen_rosner — welcome @brendan_yerkes to the #isles @TheHockeyNews
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11 months
When I really think I’ve seen it all, the Jets never cease to amaze me. A 99-yard Hail Mary pick six. #MIAvsNYJ
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Brendan Yerkes
10 months
Bridgeport players are very visibly frustrated with the officials after the loss. #CLTvsBRI
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Brendan Yerkes
4 years
What a great night, Isles open the season with a big win and the Jets get hire a franchise changing coach. What a time to be alive! @MattOLearyNY
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10 months
@stefen_rosner It’s the way home I’m more concerned about.
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10 months
@NHLNetwork
NHL Network
10 months
Danny Nelson has his first of the tournament! @usahockey | @NDHockey | @NYIslanders | #WorldJuniors
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Brendan Yerkes
3 years
@StuartFeiner Missed the opportunity for “All I want for Christmas is Stu”
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Brendan Yerkes
3 years
Thank you Nick Leddy for your time with the #Isles . You took a lot of heat but you were always a reliable player. I’ll never forget the day you were traded to the Island. Good luck in Detroit!
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