Belmont Park, N.Y. – September 30, 2026 -- Long Island University, the New York Islanders and UBS Arena will launch the Empire State Holiday Invitational, a four-team NCAA Division I men's ice hockey tournament set for December 28-29, 2026, at the Islanders' home arena in Belmont Park. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 2 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.