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NEW YORK — Dan Craig, longtime ice guru in charge of more than 30 outdoor NHL games, can hardly contain his enthusiasm surveying his latest creation — a pond hockey surface outside the Islanders home arena at Belmont Park. The Park at UBS Arena is a season-long outdoor ice experience and Craig's fresh sheet of ice is reminiscent of hockey's purest form. The Islanders this week unveiled Northwell Pond which will host 4-on-4 hockey tournaments for youth and adult divisions. Isles Pond nearby will host "Learn to Skate," "Learn to Play" and "Try Hockey for Free" programs on synthetic ice.
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