The Chronicle has learned from a source close to the negotiations that WRHU FM and the New York Islanders have reached a verbal agreement to make the Hofstra radio station the exclusive radio home of the Islanders for 2011-12. 

The Chronicle has learned from a source close to the negotiations that WRHU FM and the New York Islanders have reached a verbal agreement to make the Hofstra radio station the exclusive radio home of the Islanders for 2011-12. The source said that all that is left to do is "cross the T's and dot the I's."

Last year, Hofstra goalie Jared Occhicone effortlessly kicked out shots leading the Pride's roller hockey team to seven victories.

The first decade of the twenty first century was not exactly ideal for the New York Islanders.

The Chicago Blackhawks have an opportunity to clinch the Stanley Cup tonight as they face the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 6 of the Finals. The Blackhawks lead 3-2 but are trying to clinch in Philadelphia. This seems like the perfect opportunity for a running diary.

This year in the Nation Hockey League Playoffs, every series has been tight from the start.  The usual, big-name players are stepping up and there have been a few surprising performances as well.