UNIONDALE, NY: The NHL's New York Islanders will provide special media credentials to 15 bloggers at every home game next season allowing them to cover the game from the soon-to-be constructed NYI Blog Box.

Participants will receive a set of game notes, similar to the regular beat writers and broadcasters, have access to team practices, and be able to interview players and coaches after the game. Botta said the blog box will be set up away from the "regular press."

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