KEVIN COLLEY

     Whats not to say about Kevin Colley? Kevin has been a sparkplug for the Islanders team ever since he was called up early in the season. Colley had been signed by the Islanders in 2004 and played the entire season for hte Bridgeport Soundtigers. While playing for the Soundtigers, Colley had become popular with both his teammates and the fans. Colley wasn't really known for his scoring, it was his grit that got the attention of the fans. Colley had played in 60 games for the Soundtigers last season and was 2nd in penalty minutes, only behind the Islanders current tough guy; Eric Godard.

     Colley was voted as the team's most passionate player by his teammates and caught the eye of then Islanders coach, Steve Stirling. When the lockout finally ended in 2005, Colley went back to work for the Soundtigers picking up 3 goals and recording 30 penalty minutes. He was called up to the Islanders after injuries plagued the team. Colley ended up sticking with hte club after showing his grit and toughness as he cruised down the ice hitting everything  in sight. Colley was called one of the better middleweights in the AHL by his coach Steve Stirling, and attempted to prove his naysayers wrong as he got into 6 fights while with the Islanders.

     On January 31, Colley was injured when he missed a check and slid head first into the boards. Colley ended up breaking hte fifth vertebrae in his neck. He skated off the ice but was in bad condition. He later had surgery on his neck and is currently in stable condition. Unfortunately, Colley's playing days may be over because of the seriousness of this injury. For the man who drew many comparisons to another Islander banger; Steve Webb, we all hope Colley is healthy and returns to the ice as soon as possible.

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The Ovation for Colley while in the hospital

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