I often get emotional when I say goodbye to old arenas. The Nassau Coliseum is no different. Even though I have never been to the old arena, I still marvel at its mystique throughout the years. I even remembered my nickname for the arena being The Stadium That Mike Bossy Built. That was my unique nickname for the Nassau Coliseum.
Everyone has their memories of the Nassau Coliseum. I want to share mine, even if I didn't grow up to be an Isles fan.
January 24, 1981
One of the best snipers of all time, Mike Bossy, scored 50 goals in 50 games. That feat itself is amazing. Mike was so consistent with one of the quickest releases on a wrist shot. But the thing I remember most was, of course, the dance.
May 24, 1980
Bobby Nystrom was sent in by John Tonelli to capture the Stanley Cup over the Islanders. First of all, Bobby Nystrom should have been known as Mr. Clutch. The guy knew how to score big-time goals. The shot was heard worldwide, a classic memory for the old barn. What a terrific setup by Tonelli—a perfect touch pass.
May 17, 1983
My third memory was the Stanley Cup Finals when the Oilers reached the final against the Islanders. The Oilers were pretty much the talk of the town. The Isles outworked the Oilers in the series, taking advantage of Oilers youth, and completed the sweep on May 17, 1983, in front of the screaming lunatics at the barn.
All I can say is here is to all the memories. Cheers.
Randy
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