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Jeff Hersh

Jeff is a writer of short stories, screenplays, comics, and plays. He's also a filmmaker, and a mens division 4 ice hockey goalie in Los Angeles, California. Originally from New York, he is a life long Islanders fan and excited to see them move to Brooklyn in 2015!

Previewing The 2013-14 New York Islanders

Jeff Hersh | September 3, 2013

  1) Not one, but two Great Danes. Long Island is home to Danish Hockey Revolution, now that Peter Regin will be joining countryman Franz Nielsen.   2) Bash Bros. …

The Islanders at Yankee Stadium

Jeff Hersh | August 9, 2013

The NHL Stadium Series is both exciting and unnerving. The success of The Winter Classic has made the concept of outdoor stadium games a very special event. There is concern…

Do The Islanders Really Need a Goalie?

Jeff Hersh | July 2, 2013

The Islanders historically make moves on NHL Draft Day.  2013 Was no different as GM Garth Snow was busy inquiring about Corey Schneider from Vancouver, who ended up being shipped…

The New York Islanders Need Roberto Luongo

Jeff Hersh | May 31, 2013

The New York Islanders first round playoff exit is now a distant memory as the NHL gears up for third round of conference final match ups.  The team now looks…

New York Islanders: Phase One Completed

Jeff Hersh | May 12, 2013

It’s no secret that everything this team accomplishes from now on will be on John Tavares’s shoulders.

Islanders Return Home With Playoff Lessons Learned

Jeff Hersh | May 4, 2013

The first two New York Islander playoff games of 2013 showed a young, inexperienced, nervous team play “the learning game.”  While most people hate having to learn new things because…

The New York Islanders Are In the Playoffs… Now What?

Jeff Hersh | April 26, 2013

It’s been quite a final week for the New York Islanders.  After a thrilling contest in Winnipeg on Saturday, the Islanders survived a late comeback by the Jets to win…

“We Want Playoffs”: Fan Chant Reflects Confidence In Islanders

Jeff Hersh | April 10, 2013

The New York Islanders defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1 on Tuesday, solidifying a 7-1-1 stretch over their last nine games. In this time, the trade deadline came and went, and…

Will The Islanders Follow the band My Chemical Romance’s Demise?

Jeff Hersh | March 28, 2013

On Friday night the alternative rock band My Chemical Romance surprised their die-hard fans by curtly announcing on their website that they were calling it quits.  It was a shock…

The Islanders Need To Become Justin Timberlake

Jeff Hersh | March 14, 2013

Justin Timberlake’s latest album The 20/20 Experience comes out on March 19th and already he has two smash singles off it and an upcoming arena tour with Jay-Z this summer.  This…

NY Islanders Must Dominate March

Jeff Hersh | March 5, 2013

The New York Islanders victory Sunday, March 3rd against the Senators may have been via a shoot out, but it was a much needed win  at home, where they have…

How To Fix The New York Islanders

Jeff Hersh | February 20, 2013

The New York Islanders are 2-2 since snapping their 5 game regulation losing streak.   The two wins came off a 4-3 defeat of rival New York Rangers at Madison Square…

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