The 1000 Islands Privateers is a member of the Federal Hockey League and makes their home base in Alexandria Bay, NY. Their 30 home games will be held at the Bonnie Castle Recreation Center beginning in October 2010.
What is a privateer?
A privateer is a man or ship under contract to a government, allowing them to attack.
A privateer is a man or ship under contract to a government, allowing them to attack enemy ships during wartime. Privateering is often described as “legal” piracy.
The Thousand Islands region has a rich history involving privateers. Throughout the War of 1812, privateering expeditions were sent out to capture British ships carrying provisions and supplies. Privateer expeditions departed from Clayton and Cape Vincent. They skipped from island to island and hindered the British from moving supplies through the key waters of the St. Lawrence River.
Home Game Schedule (2011-2012 season)
January Games:
Thursday, 1/12: against Danville Dshers
Monday, 1/16: against Cape Cod Bluefins
Thursday, 1/19: against Danville Dashers
Friday, 1/20: against Green Mountain
Saturday, 1/21: against Danville Dashers
Friday, 1/27: against New Jersey Outlaws….also Privateers/Polar Bear Dip night
Saturday, 1/28: against New Jersey Outlaws
February Games:
Saturday, 2/4: against Akwesasne Warriors
Friday, 2/24: against Green Mountain
Saturday, 2/25: against Green Mountain
March Games:
Thursday, 3/1: against Danville Dashers
March 4-24: PLAYOFFS….check website for schedule
On the web at www.1000islandsprivateers.net
