June 10, 1973 -Al Arbour, 41, is named the Islanders head coach.
Arbour was hired after the Islanders inaugural season by GM Bill Torrey. Arbour first coached from 1973-86, cutting the team's goals against by 100 in the first season and leading the team to winning records every season after until his first retirement. Arbour's first tenure includes the Dynasty from 1980-1983 where the team won four straight Stanley Cups and an NHL-record 19 straight playoff series. Arbour was awarded the Jack Adams Award in 1979.
This Day in Isles History: June 10
Al Arbour is named head coach in 1973
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