Josh Bailey spent 15 years with the New York Islanders, where he remains a significant figure in the team's history. His game-worn jersey from the 2021-22 NHL season is featured in the Hockey Hall of Fame's Franchise Alley exhibit. This exhibit memorializes the Islanders' legends, particularly paying tribute to Clark Gillies and Mike Bossy. There is also recognition of the connection between the Islanders and their AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, as well as celebrations of the team's storied dynasties, notably in the Stanley Cup Dynasties exhibit, which highlights their success in the early 1980s.
New York Islanders jersey worn by alternative captain Josh Bailey throughout the tail-end of the 2021-22 NHL season. During the season, the Islanders paid tribute to two of the franchise's legendary players and Hockey Hall of Fame Honored Members with the unfortunate passing of both Clark Gillies (age 67) on Jan. 21, 2022) and Mike Bossy (age 65) on Apr. 15, 2022).
Franchise Alley is a unique feature of the Hall of Fame that highlights each NHL team and their AHL affiliates. For Islanders fans, that also means a nod to the future: the exhibit includes a Bridgeport Sound Tigers jersey worn by defenseman Jack Hillen, underscoring the development pipeline that connects Bridgeport to Long Island.
The display reads: 'New York Islanders jersey worn by alternative captain Josh Bailey throughout the tail-end of the 2021-22 NHL season.' The jersey serves as a reminder of the veteran forward's long tenure.
The Stanley Cup Dynasties exhibit celebrates the legendary teams of the early 1980s, placing the Isles alongside hockey's greatest dynasties like the Canadiens, Oilers, and Maple Leafs.
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