POINT BLANK HOLIDAY PARTY: DEC. 23
NYI at NJD, free buffet, music, raffle, more!
CB at FanHouse: Gary Bettman speaks
NEXT “ISLANDERS INTERACTIVE”
CALL-IN SHOW: This Thursday at 12:15 pm
In response to so many Islanders fans who asked for a Point Blank Night when they were home for the holidays, we present…the 2010 Point Blank Holiday Party at SOCIAL. The date is December 23 from 7 – 10 pm at SOCIAL, across from the Coliseum. I know it’s a busy time, but see if you can come out for an hour or three. We’ve lined up some good stuff, so I think this will be the best one ever.
ALL AGES WELCOME! 21 and older to drink, of course.
FREE ADMISSION.
A FREE raffle – everyone gets one chance. Prizes include a John Tavares jersey, a Travis Hamonic jersey, the latest composite stick (valued at more than $200) from Easton and ten pairs of Islanders tickets.
Islanders at Devils on 24 screens.
Free buffet from Danny Gagnon of “Top Chef” and beer and drink specials from 7:00-8:00 pm.
Complimentary shots after each Islanders goal.
To add to the event - shhhhh…do not tell their fans that sold out Irving Plaza - Ryan Hunter and Brian Byrne of the great Long Island band Envy on the Coast will honor us with a two-song set during one of the intermissions. At my request, they will perform their fantastic cover version of a classic rock song almost everyone should know. Ryan (second from left) and Brian (last on the right) - huge Islanders fans – are also working on an Islanders-themed holiday song. Thanks, guys! Click here to see their music video filmed on the Coliseum ice surface.
And like every Point Blank night, you never know what else might happen – or who else might show up. Surprise guests in the past have included Steve Webb, Billy Jaffe, the incomparable Deb Placey and Wayne Chrebet of the New York Jets.
All ages welcome. 21 and over to drink. Valet parking available. SOCIAL is at 1002 Hempstead Turnpike across the street from the Coliseum. Before and after every home game, SOCIAL gives 10% off the bill to Islanders fans.
Who knows what the rest of the season will bring? So let’s raise a toast to the members of Islanders Country – and let’s finish 2010 strong.
Please confirm your attendance – YESSES ONLY, please – in the Comments space. Contact me via email at cb@islanderspointblank if you have questions. Looking forward to it.
132 Responses to POINT BLANK HOLIDAY PARTY: DEC. 23
NYI at NJD, free buffet, music, raffle, more!
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Brian G says:
Looking forward to it again…all of them have been good….too bad the Islanders Don’t embrace you, all you do is promote them, even in bad times – you keep the interest of the fans….Is it true the Surprise Guest this time will be Garth Snow …..he will walk in, you will both just shake hands to end this madness
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Vinny (ghost of volek) says:
Be there.
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Barry says:
Will be there with my entourage.
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mlem88 says:
Looking forward to this, finally get a chance to attend.
My guess on the song…
Rock and Roll Part 2;-)
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cujo says:
looking forward to it. guess there will be no free shots given out. ok maybe isles will get a lucky bounce
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rob76 says:
Count me in plus one
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Phil says:
Hey Botta, what you do in regards to this site, is more entertaining than the team itself.
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Joe. P says:
Yes + 5
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peter debenedetto says:
How does this franchise scorn thou???
Do my best to make it from Jersey.
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Lorne says:
I will be there, I can not even put into words how great these Point Blank events mean to me and the rest of the Islander fans who read this blog.
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kevin says:
are the gonna cover house of the rising sun??? they do it good check it out on youtube
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Jim Clark says: Include me in. Nice to do it on a night against a team the Islanders could actually beat. Not too many of those in the NHL. But we’ll raise a glass of cheer and toast our slow but steady rebuild.
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Michael Ryan says:
Wouldn’t miss it
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TimQ says:
Yes – Wonder who donated the 10 pairs of tix? It obviously wasn’t the Islanders
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Joe says:
First one, definitely will be there.
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Mke R says:
Yes…Will be there
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Buster says:
A good cover for the band would be Paul Westerberg’s(formerly of the World Famous Replacements “Let the Bad Times Roll”. I hope to make it.
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Avolp55turgeonfichaud says:
I will be there with my brother (yes for two)- cannot wait
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John Beezy says:
I will 100% be there
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admin says:
YES R.S.V.P.s only, please, so we can get a head count for the establishment. Thank you…CB
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frequencine says:
I’m in! Thanks for putting all this together!!!
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UIF says:
It’ll be dicey, but I’ll try my best to make it for this one.
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mattyc says:
yes, me and the wife will be there
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dxvi says:
Yes for two!
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Benvi says:
YES with about a half dozen others!!!!
Some college kids that have been waiting a long time for this -
Dmoney says:
Yes plus about 5 others. Your the man CB!!!!!
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Healy says:
Yes +1 for me!
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Wayne says:
Yes +1, This sounds awesome
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Nephew Matt says:
Yes +5′ish (family and friends)
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George P says:
Looks like I can finally make it to one of these. I’ll be there + 1 or 2
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Jonathan says:
Yes + at least 1..hopefully more. First time making it to one of these. I’ll be driving down from Albany for the holidays!
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Kara says:
Will be there with a +1! First time I’ll be in attendance for one of these. Looking forward to it.
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Catarina says:
i’ll be there! plus one or two!
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Chris says:
Yes.
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Rob says:
I will be there plus my brother and maybe 1 more, but definetly atleast 2 people from me. Cannot wait.
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Mike says:
Yes I will be there!…totally stoked
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JoeConte says:
see ya there cb
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SHIsles says:
Yessiree, +1
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1983Islander says:
+3
Maybe I’ll win another SNY T-shirt again. -
Steven N. says:
me +1 will definitely be there for sure!!!!!!!!
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MR says:
+ 2
Had a blast at the last one, look forward to it.
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i4e11 says:
+2, probably.
Thanks for having this CB.
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McLovin21 says:
Planning on being there, along with the wife
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mrlbem says:
Yes, count me in.
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BeeDubbs says:
+2 See ya there!
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corbs7 says:
Missed the previous ones…gonna make this one!
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Paul says:
I’m in, plus one, maybe two.
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Kimmoriah says:
if theres still room to rsvp, ill be there with 11 others!
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Brendan says:
Yes +1 looking forward to my first PB night. At this point, with all the franchise has wrought upon itself, with all the fanbase has endured, a night like this where people can feel positive about their team and their fandom is a blessing.
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HilbertSnipe says:
Yes, plus one or two. Thanks, Chris!
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Irish Isle says:
+2
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Olive says:
I’m in + 1
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keith says:
I’m in plus 1
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BT says:
Love this blog too much to not go. I’m there.
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Tim says:
I’ll be there man
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Christian says:
+1
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Josh says:
+3 very excited thanks cb
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Sean says:
Yes + 2, seems like a bigger crowd then an Isles game on a Tuesday night in January.
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Steve Scrobe says:
in + 2
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Brian says:
I’ll be there +1
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nyi fan 16 says:
ill be there, and 2 buddies also
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Andre says:
I will be there. Looking forward to it.
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Chris.g says:
I should be able to make it this year. It all depending what time I work the next day due to working in retail
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Benjamin K says:
Ohh yeaa! +1
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Tony D says:
Yes, +1
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Peter E says:
I’ll be there +1
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Travelchic59 says:
Really hoping to make it. Will try to get the husband to come also. Looking forward to it.
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Brian says:
Plan on being there with my Dad, looking forward to it.
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K-Rob says:
count me in with an additional 3
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Dan says:
I’ll be there +1.
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Kevin b. says:
Yes + 1 however if I end up not being able to attend should I correct it in this post?
You mentioned valet parking but is there street parking as well?
Thank you for all the great Islanders coverage. It is one of the only thing good about the team currently. Let’s go Islanders!
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ditty says:
I’ll be there and be bringing 3 of my buddies! First Point Blank Night, I’ll be here from North Dakota
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Change my me+1 to a me+3!!
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IslesFanInBkNY says:
Yes +2
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Cory says:
I’ll be there with a few friends – can’t wait!
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Lewis says:
+1
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SteveA says:
Yes +2
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Tom Tz says:
YES: 4 people including myself – gonna be fun no matter what happens on the ice – Woooo!
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derek king says:
Yes, 3 people .
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There is a total of 3 coming. I will be there with 2 buddies of mine who decided recently to start blogging the isles. We all grew up on Long Island, but now I live in Washington, DC (and am a Caps season ticket holder because i cannot get enough hockey). I watch almost every Isles game though on the Center Ice package – usually after I DVR’d it while at the Caps game). Looking forward to meeting you, Botta!
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Jason S. says:
I will be there with another 3 or 4 people possibly.
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Bob says:
I’ll be there
Thank you Chris
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Seth says:
me plus one. see you there
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james says:
me plus 3
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volmeeezy says:
Yes for 2! thanks
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Rob V says:
Yes for 2 cannot wait
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Bobby S says:
Can’t wait, myself +1
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Bill says:
Be there plus 1.
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UNH Steve says:
I’ll be there +1
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Ray Martel says:
Me + Father in Law
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doug says:
yes.. i will be there +1
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marc says:
Yes me and my gf will be there
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Jack says:
joining a friend who already RSVP..so he’s +3 now
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vrinqueens says:
I will be there too.
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Jessie L says:
Yes me+3!
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JcChamu says:
Chris I’ll be there + 1. Thanks for all your work
John
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Nick says:
I’m in! Me +2. All die hard Islander fans, unfortunately.
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Matt says:
Yes, I will be there!
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Ill be there +1
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mattyboy says:
Chris, me and Lisa are in.
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IslesFanInProvidence says:
I’m in +3 3 for brother, sister and her boyfriend
My first IPB party
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Patrizio says:
Me plus 1.
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Section 320 rocks says:
Im probably going to go
May have someone with me
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Gary says:
I’ll be there +2 can’t wait
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james valenti says:
i will be there +1
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Nick says:
I’ll be there plus one
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Greg says:
I will be there +4 friends
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Dan says:
Yesss i will be there
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Shaun randazzo says:
Going with 3 others
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Ethan T says:
Yes, probably +1
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Teller says:
Count me in for 2
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David karol says:
I’ll be there.
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I RSVPd already but will like add a guest who will be coming with me.
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Eric Cup says:
yes plus 2 = thank you
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Plainview Beef says:
Should be there. Looking forward to it.
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Peter Mandzych says:
Yes I will be there !!!
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Fumanchu ME says:
yes + 3
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Chris B says:
YES + 2
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yes + 2
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Eric says:
yes +1
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mtrico says:
Unfortunately, I will not be there, but my brother asked me to put him down for a YES +2.
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I will be there.
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Baz says:
I’ll be there! Thanks CB.
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Alex says:
Cant wait!
Yes I will be there, my first one and i’m quite excited!!