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New York Islanders open rookie camp ahead of New Jersey scrimmage series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

New York Islanders open rookie camp ahead of New Jersey scrimmage series

Summary

The New York Islanders opened their rookie camp on September 10, gathering top prospects for sessions leading up to games against New Jersey prospects. The organization scheduled scrimmages between the two clubs for September 13 and September 15. Tickets for the final session at Northwell Health Ice Center remain available to the public. The camp roster features a mix of top prospects and invited players competing for organizational depth. Participation in these sessions serves as a performance marker for prospects including Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson. Meanwhile, the organization completed ice installation at their Belmont facility as team preparations continue for the approaching NHL season.

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Key Details

•New York Islanders rookie camp began September 10.
•Prospects face New Jersey in scrimmages on September 13 and 15.
•Tickets for the September 15 scrimmage at Northwell remain on sale.
•Victor Eklund and Kashawn Aitcheson headline the invited camp roster.

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10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Islanders News: The kids are here

What they're saying

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Rookie camp is here! The Islanders’ top prospects, ECHL fodder and camp filler will get things started ahead of a couple of scrimmages against their New Jersey counterparts on Sept. 13 and 15. Tickets are still available for that scrimmage at Northwell on the 15th. Elsewhere
— Yahoo Sports

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