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The New York Times
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 -- 11:16 AM EDT
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Islanders Hockey Team to Move to Brooklyn in 2015, Officials Say

The New York Islanders, who have played on Long Island since they began play in 1972, will move to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, officials with knowledge of the deal said on Wednesday.

The deal was to be officially announced on Wednesday afternoon at a news conference at the new arena in Brooklyn with Charles E. Wang, the owner of the Islanders, and Bruce Ratner, the owner of the Barclays Center.