ISLANDERS GIRLS ELITE HOCKEY PROGRAM CONTINUES TO BUILD ON ITS SUCCESS, RENEWS PARTNERSHIP WITH NATIONAL GRID

The Islanders Girls Elite Hockey Program, established in 2016 by Alexis Moed in conjunction with the New York Islanders and Northwell Health Ice Center is committed to the support and development of girls hockey on Long Island and in the NY Metropolitan area. Beginning seven years ago, with just 27 players across two teams, the program has grown to include over 120 players across seven teams and recently renewed their partnership with National Grid that started with the 2021-22 Season. 

“The continued partnership with National Grid will serve to provide financial scholarships across all seven of our teams. Players will have the benefit of participating in events that promote women’s empowerment and exposure to women in sports and corporate leadership roles. We have truly found a great partner in National Grid that supports the local community and empowers these young girls, the next generation of women leaders,” said Alexis Moed, President of Islanders Girls Elite Hockey Program.

“Supporting the Girls Elite Hockey program is a privilege. We have watched them succeed on and off the ice and we are proud to continue our partnership,” said Kathy Wisnewski, Director of Customer and Community Engagement, National Grid. “These girls are an inspiration every time they take the ice, and they are bringing that same work ethic and leadership skills into the classroom, which is a huge advantage for them. We want to empower young girls to be our future leaders and to realize that everything is possible.”

About the Islanders Elite Hockey Program
Established in 2016, the program currently offers teams for girls ages 8-19 years old with an emphasis on skill development in combination with competitive league game play. It is a USA Hockey and NYSAHA sanction program offering teams at the 8,10,12,14,16,19 & under levels.
 

About Northwell Health Ice Center
Northwell Health Ice Center is the official practice facility of the NHL New York Islanders and a premier destination for ice skaters and hockey players of all ages and skill levels. With two sheets of ice, there is a variety of programming offered from public skate sessions to elite hockey leagues and clinics. Visit www.NorthwellHealthIceCenter.com for more information.

About National Grid
National Grid (NYSE: NGG) is an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people through our networks in New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. National Grid is transforming our electricity and natural gas networks with smarter, cleaner and more resilient energy solutions to meet the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.