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Sara Sturek

Sara Sturek was born and raised on Long Island. She grew up a loyal Islanders fan where Nassau Coliseum was like a second home. She received her B.A. in Creative Writing and Communication from the University of Southern California. She now lives in New York City where she is pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at NYU.

Islanders’ ‘Sign Guy’ Patrick Dowd On Fandom, Family and Hope

Sara Sturek | July 17, 2023

If you’re a New York Islanders fan, chances are you have seen his signs on TV or up against the glass during games. His signs have become beacons of hope…

Categories New York Islanders

What’s Brewing With Islanders’ Favorite Oyster Bay Brewing Co.

Sara Sturek | July 10, 2023

For most New York Islanders fans, the NHL offseason is a pretty quiet time of year, a signature of general manager (GM) Lou Lamoriello’s approach to free agency. Since it…

Categories New York Islanders

Catching Up with Blue Line Deli: Islanders, Community, and Bagels

Sara Sturek | June 12, 2023

In March 2020, diehard New York Islanders fan and Long Island native Donald Rosner opened Blue Line Deli in Huntington, NY. Growing up in the food industry and working for…

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Islanders

Islanders ‘Identity Line’: How Much Mileage Is Left in the Tank?

Sara Sturek | June 7, 2023

If you think of the New York Islanders’ grinding style and how it shapes team mentality and success, the fourth line, known as the ‘Identity Line,’ is what first comes…

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Islanders

A Long Island Family-Owned Restaurant Reunites Islanders Fans

Sara Sturek | June 1, 2023

“We’re going to Borrelli’s!” shouts Frankie Borrelli of East Meadow, Long Island, tightly hugging his father, Frank Jr. Borrelli, live-streaming during a New York Islanders win. The video, which is…

Categories Editor's Choice, New York Islanders

Reliving Josh Bailey’s Best Moments With the Islanders

Sara Sturek | May 25, 2023

When it comes to Josh Bailey of the New York Islanders, fans face a familiar conundrum. You either love him or hate him. He is the longest-tenured player on the…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Must Address Their Atrocious Power Play This Summer

Sara Sturek | May 22, 2023

Two words, nine letters, and a New York Islanders fans’ nightmare: power play. I would argue that very few factors have haunted this New York team more than their power…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Fans Using Social Media to Shrink Gap with Team

Sara Sturek | May 17, 2023

The New York Islanders are known to have some of the rowdiest, loudest, and proudest fans in the NHL. Nowadays, with the help of social media, much of the heckling,…

Categories New York Islanders

Islanders Offseason Could Determine Lamoriello’s Expiration Date

Sara Sturek | May 12, 2023

It’s been two weeks since the final buzzer at UBS Arena sounded, ending the New York Islanders’ 2022-23 season with a 2-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. In the last…

Categories New York Islanders

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