Island Ice Ep. 189: Break-up day
Andrew Gross and Neil Best put a bow on the season, plus hear from Islanders players on break-up day.
May 06, 2024•37 min
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Island Ice Ep. 188: On the brink
Andrew and Neil recap the Game 3 loss to Carolina as the Isles now trail the series, 3-0, and face elimination.
Apr 26, 2024•28 min
Island Ice Ep. 187: An epic collapse
Andrew Gross recaps the first two games of the Islanders-Hurricanes series as it shifts back to UBS Arena for Game 3.
Apr 23, 2024•40 min
Island Ice Ep. 186: Prepping for the playoffs
Andrew and Neil discuss the Isles' season as the playoffs begin this weekend.
Apr 17, 2024•33 min
Island Ice Ep. 185: The miracle might be happening
Andrew Gross and Colin Stephenson talk about the Isles-Rangers game as the Isles won their fifth straight are smack in the middle of a playoff push again.
Apr 10, 2024•40 min
Island Ice Ep. 184: It's gonna take a miracle
Andrew Gross doesn't see the Isles making a late push for a playoff spot. Plus, hear from captain Anders Lee.
Mar 27, 2024•28 min
Island Ice Ep. 183: Isles vs. Rangers recap
Andrew Gross and Colin Stephenson talk about the Islanders and their playoff hopes after a 5-2 defeat against the Rangers at MSG on St. Patrick's Day.
Mar 18, 2024•24 min
Island Ice Ep. 182: Feeling better about the Isles
Andrew Gross sums up how the NHL trade deadline moves may affect the Islanders' playoff push.
Mar 11, 2024•19 min
Island Ice Ep. 181: Trade deadline heating up, Andrew's Answers
Andrew Gross looks at the days ahead for the Isles as the March 8 NHL trade deadline approaches, plus hear from Patrick Roy and get the answers to your questions.
Feb 28, 2024•45 min
Island Ice Ep. 180: Stadium Series goes awry
Colin Stephenson and Neil Best join host Andrew Gross to review the Isles' OT loss to the Rangers in the Stadium Series at MetLife Stadium.
Feb 19, 2024•25 min
Island Ice Ep. 179: The Stadium Series
Colin Stephenson joins host Andrew Gross to talk Isles-Rangers and the Stadium Series, plus hear from Bo Horvat and Adam Pelech.
Feb 15, 2024•46 min
Island Ice Ep. 178: Isles at the break, Pierre Turgeon, Andrew's Answers
Isles Hall of Famer Pierre Turgeon shares his thoughts on new coach Patrick Roy, plus some thoughts on the team at the All-Star break and Andrew's Answers.
Jan 30, 2024•49 min
Island Ice Ep. 177: Welcome to Long Island, Patrick Roy
Andrew Gross and Neil Best discuss the hiring of Patrick Roy, plus the view from Montreal on the new Isles coach with La Presse writer Guillaume Lefrancois, and Roy's thoughts as well.
Jan 22, 2024•34 min
Island Ice Ep. 176: The goalie situation, Scott Mayfield, Billy Smith
Andrew discusses the Semyon Varlamov injury situation, plus interviews with Scott Mayfield and Isles legend Billy Smith. Also, Andrew's answers to your questions.
Jan 04, 2024•46 min
Island Ice Ep. 175: Good vibes only, Ross Johnston, Andrew's Answers
Lots of positive things to harp on this episode (and a couple of negatives), plus hear from former Islander Ross Johnston and get Andrew's answers to your questions.
Dec 15, 2023•46 min
Island Ice Ep. 174: Where are the Isles right now?
Andrew Gross discusses the state of the Isles through 22 games, plus hear from Scott Mayfield and Mike Reilly.
Dec 01, 2023•51 min
Island Ice Ep. 173: There are a lot of issues with this team
Host Andrew Gross discusses the Isles' recent road trip and what's gone wrong so far this season. Plus, Jen Botterill joins the show, and Andrew's Answers.
Nov 21, 2023•51 min
Island Ice Ep. 172: Good start to season, Cory Schneider, Andrew's Answers
We are at the 10% mark of the Islanders' season, and they're off to a good start. Plus an interview with Cory Schneider and Andrew's Answers.
Nov 02, 2023•44 min
Island Ice Ep. 171: A chat with Barry Trotz
Former Isles coach Barry Trotz stops by the podcast to talk about being a GM, how he misses coaching and his time with the Islanders.
Oct 20, 2023•39 min
Island Ice Ep. 170: Season preview, Bo Horvat, Andrew's Answers
The Isles open their season on Saturday, Bo Horvat stops by, and Andrew answers your questions.
Oct 13, 2023•45 min
Island Ice Ep. 169: Final roster spots, Mark Parrish talks Isles
NHL Network's Mark Parrish, a former Islander, joins the show to talk Isles and more with host Andrew Gross as opening night draws near.
Oct 05, 2023•42 min
Island Ice Ep. 168: The preseason so far
Colin Stephenson joins host Andrew Gross to discuss his observations of the Islanders in the first half of preseason.
Oct 02, 2023•36 min
Island Ice Ep. 167: The boys are back
Hear from players, coaches and host Andrew Gross as the Isles return for training camp.
Sep 20, 2023•45 min
Island Ice Ep. 166: A new season awaits
The Isles are back with development camp, and host Andrew Gross returns to get you primed for a new season with the Islanders.
Sep 14, 2023•42 min
Island Ice Ep. 165: Break-up day
Andrew Gross guides you through Islanders break-up day in the locker room after their playoffs ended. Hear from Barzal, Bailey, Horvat, Lee and others.
May 03, 2023•42 min
Island Ice Ep. 164: How the Isles won Game 5 vs. Hurricanes
Andrew Gross discusses the Islanders' Game 5 win against Carolina to force a Game 6 back at UBS Arena on Friday night.
Apr 26, 2023•26 min
Island Ice Ep. 163: Isles-Hurricanes Game 4 analysis
Andrew Gross and Neil Best discuss Game 4 of the Isles' series and the team lost to Carolina and now trail in the first-round playoff series, 3-1.
Apr 24, 2023•26 min
Island Ice Ep. 162: Isles-Hurricanes Game 2 analysis
Andrew Gross breaks down Game 2 of the Islanders-Hurricanes playoff series, a 4-3 OT loss as the Isles go down in the series, 2-0.
Apr 20, 2023•29 min
Island Ice Ep. 161: Isles-Hurricanes Game 1 analysis
Andrew Gross breaks down the Game 1 loss at Carolina and looks ahead to what the Isles need to do in Game 2 on Wednesday.
Apr 18, 2023•44 min
Island Ice Ep. 160: Playoff hockey awaits the Islanders!
Andrew Gross and Neil Best talk about the postseason after the Islanders clinched a wild-card spot in their final game of the regular season.
Apr 13, 2023•34 min
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