Well fans, we have playoff hockey at the Coliseum tonight and tomorrow night. The jerseys may be a little different, but the names on the back are very familiar. Jack Capuano's team managed to garner a record high 106 points this season when many nights he didn't even know who would be in his line-up. The injuries on the Islanders roster meant constant shuffling of the Sound Tigers. But they prevailed.

Now they are starting their quest for the Calder Cup and begin their journey against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (who had a mention in last night's The Office episode.)

The Sound Tigers are not only a great team, they have a great booster club. I've never seen such a dedicated group that does so much for their community. Come out and support them and their team, our team. Ticket prices are low and it's going to be a great weekend of hockey.

IF you can't make it to the game, since it's not going to be televised, be sure to check out Tom Liodice's The Tiger Track Live Blog right on the main page of the Islanders website. There is also an AHL site that can keep you up to date on all the AHL Calder Cup action.

Wouldn't it be nice to give Kyle Okposo a game winning goal as a 21st Birthday present? I think so.

Gratuitous Baseball Notes: The new Yankee Stadium opened yesterday and those who were there for the event were treated to a 9 runs against inning that caused a 10 - 2 Yankee DEFICIT. OUCH!!! But, it's April so there's plenty of time to forget it. Especially when there are 179 more Yankee games to be played. (kill me)

The Difference between Baseball and Hockey: For those with an extra $90, stop by the Roosevelt Field mall from 5 - 6:30pm at Steiner Sports and get an autograph from Yankee pitcher Joba Chamberlain. Hmmm... Funny. The Islanders do player signings all the time at their Team stores and I don't remember seeing a $90 charge for it... do you? Guess Joba is still paying for that DWI.