The Islanders held a public memorial for the late Hall of Fame head coach Al Arbour at the Northwell Health Ice Center Monday. Arbour passed away a year ago Sunday.
Former Islander greats including Bill Torrey, Mike Bossy, Denis Potvin and Bob Nystrom paid their respects. Isles captain John Tavares was also in attendance.
#Isles alumni, family and friends gather to celebrate the life of legendary Hall of Fame coach Al Arbour. pic.twitter.com/vVrblsEZwg
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) August 29, 2016
Following the service, general manager Garth Snow announced that the rink would be renamed the Al Arbour Rink.
Former Islanders general manger Bill Torrey on Arbour: "There will never be anyone else like this man. The 3 memorials are Al's "only hat trick"
Bob Nystrom on Arbour: "Aside from my parents, he was the biggest influence on my life.... He never ever took credit for success the team had."
Arbour won 740 regular-season games and four Stanley Cups as head coach of the Islanders.