Island Ice podcast

Follow Island Ice podcast
Share on
Copy link to clipboard

A Newsday podcast about the New York Islanders, hosted by our beat writer Andrew Gross.

Island Ice podcast


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 218 EPISODES

    Ivy Insights

    The Island Ice podcast is exactly what New York Islanders fans have been waiting for. Hosted by Andrew Gross, this podcast offers a unique and insider perspective on the team, providing great player interviews and getting the inside story that fans crave. For long-suffering Isles fans, this podcast is a breath of fresh air and a much-needed addition to their daily listening routine.

    One of the best aspects of The Island Ice podcast is the range of player interviews that Andrew Gross conducts. These interviews give listeners an up-close and personal look at their favorite players, allowing them to hear their thoughts and perspectives on various topics. Gross's ability to get these exclusive interviews makes this podcast stand out from others in the genre.

    Additionally, the informative nature of this podcast is worth applauding. Andrew Gross covers the team daily, which means he has his finger on the pulse of all things Islanders. This results in insightful episodes that provide fans with up-to-date news, analysis, and behind-the-scenes information. It's refreshing to have a host who is so knowledgeable about the team and can provide such valuable content.

    While there aren't many negative aspects to this podcast, some listeners may find it lacking in excitement or glamour. The Island Ice podcast may not be as flashy as other podcasts out there, but it more than makes up for it with its consistently solid content. This could be compared to Casey Cizikas – not necessarily the most glamorous player on the ice, but someone you can always rely on to do their job well.

    In conclusion, The Island Ice podcast is a must-listen for any New York Islanders fan looking for an insider perspective on their favorite team. Andrew Gross's dedication to covering the team daily shines through in each episode, offering informative interviews and valuable insights into all things Islanders-related. Add this podcast to your rotation; you won't regret it.



    Search for episodes from Island Ice podcast with a specific topic:

    Latest episodes from Island Ice podcast

    Island Ice Ep. 218: First impressions of new GM Mathieu Darche

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 23:03


    Andrew Gross and Neil Best discuss new Islanders GM Mathieu Darche's introductory news conference.

    Island Ice Ep. 217: Andrew's Andrews on Mathieu Darche

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 47:43


    Andrew answers your questions about the Islanders' new GM Mathieu Darche, plus hear from Erik Erlendsson who covered Darche with the Tampa Bay Lightning.

    Island Ice Ep. 216: Farewell, Lou Lamoriello

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 31:00


    Andrew reacts to the Islanders not renewing Lou Lamoriello's contract as president and GM after seven seasons.

    Island Ice Ep. 215: That whacky Isles-Rangers game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 13:57


    Andrew is joined by Colin and Neil to discuss the Islanders' 9-2 loss to the Rangers and the bigger picture of lost seasons of NY hockey.

    Island Ice Ep. 214: Alex Ovechkin makes history on Long Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 21:52


    Andrew is joined by Newsday columnist Tom Rock to discuss Capitals star Alex Ovechkin passing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer during the Islanders' win on Sunday at UBS Arena.

    Island Ice Ep. 213: Isles all but done; Stan Fischler interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 38:35


    Andrew recaps the Isles' four-game regulation losing streak, and Neil interviews Stan Fischler about his books donation to the Islanders and what it's like covering hockey while living in Israel.

    Island Ice Ep. 212: Missed opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 23:18


    Andrew discusses the Isles' playoff push after a loss to the Canucks kept them out of the second wild-card spot still.

    Island Ice Ep. 211: Allan Kreda discusses his book on Ken Morrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 46:01


    Andrew talks with author Allan Kreda, who wrote the new book "Ken Morrow: Miracle Gold, Four Stanley Cups, and a Lifetime of Islanders Hockey."

    island lifetime ken morrow
    Island Ice Ep. 210: Lou's trade deadline recap and what lies ahead for Isles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 29:47


    Andrew recaps the Islanders' trade deadline moves and what lies ahead for the remainder of the season, plus hear from GM Lou Lamoriello.

    Island Ice Ep. 209: What will Lou do?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 21:01


    After the Isles lose to the Rangers, Neil Best joins Andrew to discuss how GM Lou Lamoriello should approach Friday's trade deadline.

    Island Ice Ep. 208: Isles vs. Rangers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 26:43


    Andrew and Colin recap the Isles-Rangers game from Tuesday night and look ahead to the March 7 trade deadline.

    Island Ice Ep. 207: Injuries, playoff race, Anders Lee, Jakub Skarek

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 30:00


    Andrew recaps the Isles' recent games, plus injury news on Mathew Barzal and interviews with Anders Lee and Jakub Skarek.

    Island Ice Ep. 206: Did the Isles just save their season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 27:45


    A 5-2 homestand puts the Islanders back into the wild-card race, plus hear from new defenseman Scott Perunovich

    Island Ice Ep. 205: Dobson's injury, decisions nearing, Marc Gatcomb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 33:59


    The Islanders have some decisions to make very soon about the rest of this season, plus Andrew's interview with Marc Gatcomb.

    Island Ice Ep. 204: Isles at the halfway point, Lou Lamoriello, Anthony Duclair

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 34:36


    Andrew discusses the Isles' win over Vegas as the team reaches the halfway point of the season, plus hear from Lou Lamoriello and Anthony Duclair.

    Island Ice Ep. 203: 'A win is a win,' Ryan Pulock, Andrew's Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 32:09


    Andrew recaps the win over Chicago, plus hear from Patrick Roy and Ryan Pulock, as well as get your questions answered.

    Island Ice Ep. 202: Third-period yips

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 28:27


    Andrew talks about the Islanders' struggles in the third period, plus an interview with Brock Nelson

    Island Ice Ep. 201: Groundhog Day road trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 38:15


    Andrew puts a bow on the Isles' 1-2-2 trip out west as the team heads home for three games.

    Island Ice Ep. 200: Isles, Rangers and organizational depth

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 31:15


    Andrew and Colin discuss the Islanders after their loss to the Rangers

    Island Ice Ep. 199: Andrew's Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 29:26


    You asked questions, Andrew answered them here.

    Island Ice Ep. 198: Another shutout loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 27:28


    That's three shutouts in six games for the Isles. Plus, hear from Liam Foudy and Kyle MacLean

    Island Ice Ep. 197: Road trip recap, Mayfield goes home, Girls Hockey Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 32:29


    Andrew recaps the 1-0 loss to the Blues and the road trip as a whole, plus hear from Scott Mayfield and learn about the Isles' Girls Hockey Weekend.

    Island Ice Ep. 196: Isles get first win

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 22:57


    Andrew recaps the win over the Avalanche, Patrick Roy's return to Colorado and talks with Anthony Duclair.

    Island Ice Ep. 195: 3 things about the season opener, Cal Clutterbuck interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 30:02


    Andrew recaps the Islanders' season-opening loss to Utah, plus an interview with Cal Clutterbuck.

    Island Ice Ep. 194: Isles' preseason recap, Metro Division preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 33:13


    Andrew and Colin look back on the Isles' preseason and take a look forward at the state of the Metropolitan Division entering the new season.

    Island Ice Ep. 193: Isles, Rangers and line construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 25:19


    Andrew and Colin recap the Isles vs. Rangers preseason game and talk about how the Isles' lines may shape up come the start of the season.

    Island Ice Ep. 192: Welcome back

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 27:27


    Andrew returns for another season talking Isles hockey, and he kicks it off with prospect camp.

    Island Ice Ep. 191: Lou, the draft and free agency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 38:00


    From a stairwell inside the Sphere, Andrew and Colin recap the Islanders' draft and discuss free agency with GM Lou Lamoriello.

    Island Ice Ep. 190: NHL Draft preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 28:18


    What will Lou do with the Isles' first-round pick in this year's NHL Draft? Andrew and Colin discuss that, the Sphere and more.

    Island Ice Ep. 189: Break-up day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 36:49


    Andrew Gross and Neil Best put a bow on the season, plus hear from Islanders players on break-up day.

    Island Ice Ep. 188: On the brink

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 27:51


    Andrew and Neil recap the Game 3 loss to Carolina as the Isles now trail the series, 3-0, and face elimination.

    Island Ice Ep. 187: An epic collapse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 39:51


    Andrew Gross recaps the first two games of the Islanders-Hurricanes series as it shifts back to UBS Arena for Game 3.

    Island Ice Ep. 186: Prepping for the playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 33:25


    Andrew and Neil discuss the Isles' season as the playoffs begin this weekend.

    Island Ice Ep. 185: The miracle might be happening

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 40:05


    Andrew Gross and Colin Stephenson talk about the Isles-Rangers game as the Isles won their fifth straight are smack in the middle of a playoff push again.

    Island Ice Ep. 184: It's gonna take a miracle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 28:11


    Andrew Gross doesn't see the Isles making a late push for a playoff spot. Plus, hear from captain Anders Lee.

    Island Ice Ep. 183: Isles vs. Rangers recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 23:38


    Andrew Gross and Colin Stephenson talk about the Islanders and their playoff hopes after a 5-2 defeat against the Rangers at MSG on St. Patrick's Day.

    Island Ice Ep. 182: Feeling better about the Isles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2024 19:04


    Andrew Gross sums up how the NHL trade deadline moves may affect the Islanders' playoff push.

    Island Ice Ep. 181: Trade deadline heating up, Andrew's Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 44:53


    Andrew Gross looks at the days ahead for the Isles as the March 8 NHL trade deadline approaches, plus hear from Patrick Roy and get the answers to your questions.

    Island Ice Ep. 180: Stadium Series goes awry

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 25:09


    Colin Stephenson and Neil Best join host Andrew Gross to review the Isles' OT loss to the Rangers in the Stadium Series at MetLife Stadium.

    Island Ice Ep. 179: The Stadium Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 45:55


    Colin Stephenson joins host Andrew Gross to talk Isles-Rangers and the Stadium Series, plus hear from Bo Horvat and Adam Pelech.

    Island Ice Ep. 178: Isles at the break, Pierre Turgeon, Andrew's Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 49:25


    Isles Hall of Famer Pierre Turgeon shares his thoughts on new coach Patrick Roy, plus some thoughts on the team at the All-Star break and Andrew's Answers.

    Island Ice Ep. 177: Welcome to Long Island, Patrick Roy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 33:36


    Andrew Gross and Neil Best discuss the hiring of Patrick Roy, plus the view from Montreal on the new Isles coach with La Presse writer Guillaume Lefrancois, and Roy's thoughts as well.

    Island Ice Ep. 176: The goalie situation, Scott Mayfield, Billy Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 46:03


    Andrew discusses the Semyon Varlamov injury situation, plus interviews with Scott Mayfield and Isles legend Billy Smith. Also, Andrew's answers to your questions.

    Island Ice Ep. 175: Good vibes only, Ross Johnston, Andrew's Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 45:52


    Lots of positive things to harp on this episode (and a couple of negatives), plus hear from former Islander Ross Johnston and get Andrew's answers to your questions.

    Island Ice Ep. 174: Where are the Isles right now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 50:45


    Andrew Gross discusses the state of the Isles through 22 games, plus hear from Scott Mayfield and Mike Reilly.

    Island Ice Ep. 173: There are a lot of issues with this team

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 51:12


    Host Andrew Gross discusses the Isles' recent road trip and what's gone wrong so far this season. Plus, Jen Botterill joins the show, and Andrew's Answers.

    Island Ice Ep. 172: Good start to season, Cory Schneider, Andrew's Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 43:51


    We are at the 10% mark of the Islanders' season, and they're off to a good start. Plus an interview with Cory Schneider and Andrew's Answers.

    Island Ice Ep. 171: A chat with Barry Trotz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 39:15


    Former Isles coach Barry Trotz stops by the podcast to talk about being a GM, how he misses coaching and his time with the Islanders.

    Island Ice Ep. 170: Season preview, Bo Horvat, Andrew's Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 45:00


    The Isles open their season on Saturday, Bo Horvat stops by, and Andrew answers your questions.

    Island Ice Ep. 169: Final roster spots, Mark Parrish talks Isles

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 42:07


    NHL Network's Mark Parrish, a former Islander, joins the show to talk Isles and more with host Andrew Gross as opening night draws near.

    Island Ice Ep. 168: The preseason so far

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 35:34


    Colin Stephenson joins host Andrew Gross to discuss his observations of the Islanders in the first half of preseason.

    Claim Island Ice podcast

    In order to claim this podcast we'll send an email to with a verification link. Simply click the link and you will be able to edit tags, request a refresh, and other features to take control of your podcast page!

    Claim Cancel