The New York Islanders announced today that New York Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan will drop the ceremonial first puck before the 2010-11 season opener against the Dallas Stars on Saturday, Oct. 9.

“New York fans are a passionate group and I’m excited to be able to drop the puck on the Islanders’ new season in front of what’s sure to be another rowdy New York crowd,” said Ryan.

Ryan will take center ice at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum prior to the 7 p.m. contest.