Islanders’ playoff run boosting ticket sales for new arena
The New York Islanders’ playoff run is helping boost season ticket sales for their new arena, scheduled to open next year.
The Islanders beat Florida in the qualifying round, then advanced past Atlantic Division-rival Washington in the first round, and currently lead Philadelphia 1-0 in the conference semifinals. The team reports 80 percent of its season tickets for 2021-22, the inaugural season at UBS Arena at Belmont Park, have already been sold.
“The unprecedented demand for season tickets adds a new level of excitement about the team,” Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky said in a statement. “The support from our loyal Islanders fans across the metro NY region has been tremendous.”