Post by NHLWinnipeg on Jul 29, 2011 15:40:10 GMT -6
On Monday, the voters in Nassau County will determine the fate of a $400 million bond that would help fund a new arena for the Islanders. With the lease between the Islanders and Nassau Coliseum expiring following the 2014-15 season, the vote could determine the long-term future of the Islanders in Long Island.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman made that clear in a statement released on Friday.
Gary Bettman 'energetically supports' the pending vote in Nassau County. (AP Photo)
"Plainly, the Islanders' long-term future in Nassau County beyond 2015 hangs in the balance," Bettman said.
Here's the complete statement from Bettman obtained by Sporting News and other news outlets:
"The Islanders' goal is to stay on Long Island, playing in an arena which they -- and the Nassau County community -- can be proud to call home. The National Hockey League energetically supports the Islanders' pursuit of that objective and encourages all to vote 'Yes' on August 1. A new arena will power the engines that are essential to economic growth while also ensuring the enduring connection of Long Island's only professional sports franchise with its loyal fans. Plainly, the Islanders' long-term future in Nassau County beyond 2015 hangs in the balance."
Read more: aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2011-07-29/gary-bettman-islanders-future-depends-on-nassau-vote#ixzz1TX6FTQZJ
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman made that clear in a statement released on Friday.
Gary Bettman 'energetically supports' the pending vote in Nassau County. (AP Photo)
"Plainly, the Islanders' long-term future in Nassau County beyond 2015 hangs in the balance," Bettman said.
Here's the complete statement from Bettman obtained by Sporting News and other news outlets:
"The Islanders' goal is to stay on Long Island, playing in an arena which they -- and the Nassau County community -- can be proud to call home. The National Hockey League energetically supports the Islanders' pursuit of that objective and encourages all to vote 'Yes' on August 1. A new arena will power the engines that are essential to economic growth while also ensuring the enduring connection of Long Island's only professional sports franchise with its loyal fans. Plainly, the Islanders' long-term future in Nassau County beyond 2015 hangs in the balance."
Read more: aol.sportingnews.com/nhl/story/2011-07-29/gary-bettman-islanders-future-depends-on-nassau-vote#ixzz1TX6FTQZJ
