Islanders to Host Mental Health Awareness Night vs Canucks 

The New York Islanders are hosting Mental Health Awareness Night, presented by Northwell at UBS Arena when they welcome in the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday. 

All fans in attendance will receive an Islanders foam finger stress toy, courtesy of Northwell.

Additionally, the lanterns outside of UBS Arena will turn green in honor of the initiative, as green ribbons are the international symbol of mental health awareness.

The Islanders are proud to support the NHL's Hockey Talks Mental Health Awareness initiative, which aims to raise awareness of mental health through fan involvement. A #TakeATimeout Ice Projection will be spotlighted during an intermission, spreading the message to encourage fans to take 30 seconds – the length of an NHL timeout – to check in with their friends, colleagues and loved ones. 

“Whatever you’re working through, talk to somebody,” said Captain Anders Lee. “Find someone that you can trust and air things out with. You’ll feel a lot better after that and might find some direction on where to go from there, you’re not alone on this.”

CONCOURSE ACTIVITIES

The Islanders are partnering with Splashes of Hope and will create a mural that fans will have the opportunity to help paint, taking place outside of Section 118 on Tuesday.  The finished artwork will be donated to a local Northwell hospital where it will help brighten spirits and comfort patients. 

Prior to puck drop and during intermissions, Northwell Therapy Dogs will trot the concourses with their volunteers to show fans the skills they use to help patients at Northwell hospitals. Additionally, puppies from Save-A-Pet USA will be in attendance to play with fans. These puppies from the animal shelter are adoptable. 

Northwell’s behavioral health services will be represented in the upper concourse for fans to learn more about the program, which supports the greater health of the community. Northwell offers comprehensive behavioral health services across its system by delivering effective treatments, therapies, and resources to those New Yorkers in need of support. In addition to other programs, Northwell has developed a collaboration with pediatricians and schools to support our youth. This program provides easy access to child psychiatry through their Behavioral Health Centers and connects school-aged children with ongoing care in their communities.

ISLES LAB FUNDRAISER

Stop by Isles Lab on Tuesday night to take home your favorite Islanders merch while supporting a good cause. 10% of all headwear proceeds will go to the Northwell Health Foundation and support the organization’s behavioral health services.

FLAG CAPTAIN AND HONOR GUARD

The Northwell Health Color Guard will be presenting the colors during the national anthem prior to puck drop.

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