Islanders to Host Military Appreciation Night on Nov. 7 vs New Jersey

To honor and celebrate active-duty service members, veterans and their families, the New York Islanders are hosting Military Appreciation Night as they take on the New Jersey Devils at UBS Arena on Saturday at 7 p.m.

Approximately 400 seats are being distributed to local military members and their families via a donation from the Islanders and the Seats for Soldiers program.

GIVEAWAY, LIMITED-EDITION MERCH AND DISCOUNTS

The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive an Islanders military cap, presented by Ford.

Isles Lab and the Isles Pro Shop will be selling limited-edition military merchandise, featuring jerseys, hoodies, custom hoodies and game-used military apparel. Saturday's Item of the Game is the Military Collection.

A 15% discount on Isles Lab merchandise will be offered all season long with a military ID presented at checkout.

I SALUTE PLACARD MOMENT

Fans will have the opportunity to create "I Salute" placards to salute military members and post on social media. Fans can download their placard ahead of time HERE.

Blank placards will also be available at the Community Relations table at Section 109/110 and the Ford table on the concourse next to the MSG desk, where fans can fill them out and stop by a photo op.

A moment for fans to hold their placards at UBS Arena will take place in the first period during the second TV timeout of the game.

FORD MILITARY TRUCK TRIBUTE

The Islanders Children's Foundation and Ford are proud to honor service members, veterans and their families.

Nominations for the Ford Military Truck Tribute open on Saturday and run through Feb. 1, 2027. Click HERE to nominate a military member who best exemplifies leadership, courage, integrity and dedication to community. One deserving veteran will receive a brand-new Ford truck at the end of the 2026-27 regular season.

CEREMONIAL PUCK DROP

Fans in attendance are in for a special ceremonial puck drop with Captain Alex Triani, a New York Air National Guard Combat Rescue Officer with the 106th Rescue Wing in Westhampton Beach, N.Y. As a member of the 103rd Rescue Squadron, Triani leads teams of specialized operators who use parachuting, diving, mountaineering and medical skills to save lives and aid the injured in austere environments around the world, living by the motto, "That others may live."

MILITARY HERO OF THE GAME

The Islanders will recognize a Military Hero of the Game during the first TV timeout of the second period. Saturday's in-game contests will also feature contestants with military backgrounds.

MILITARY VEHICLES ON THE PLAZA

UBS Arena will glow green to honor military veterans. Before the game, the Long Island Military Vehicle Collection will have a display on the plaza featuring Vietnam War-era M151 Jeeps, Humvees and a 1945 Willys WWII Jeep.

The U.S. Army NYC Recruiting Battalion will also be on the plaza with a Humvee, along with a table and giveaways, and the Paws of War Save-A-Pet vehicle will be on site. 

FUNDRAISERS

A limited-edition military mystery puck fundraiser will be held on Saturday at the Community Relations table at Section 109/110. Every puck is autographed, with the signature concealed until purchase, and pucks are available for $50 while supplies last. Proceeds will benefit the night's Hockey with a Heart partners and the Islanders Children's Foundation.

Proceeds from Saturday's 50/50 raffle will also benefit the night's Hockey with a Heart partners.

AUTOGRAPHED MILITARY JERSEY AUCTION

Islanders players will arrive at UBS Arena wearing military jerseys, which they will autograph for the Military Jersey Auction. The auction opens on Saturday, Nov. 7, and closes on Sunday, Nov. 22. Click HERE to bid.

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