Recent Sightings
In town to play the Rangers, Devils and Islanders, the Dallas Stars were spotted practicing at Sky Rink before their big week of tough match-ups.
The Carolina Hurricanes practiced at Sky Rink before their games against the New York Rangers and the New Jersey Devils.
Two-time Olympian Johnny Weir was honored at the Ice Theatre of New York's "Dare To Be Different" Benefit Gala . The event included a special performance by Johnny & the Ice Theatre of New York, cocktail reception, a silent auction & dinner at The Lighthouse.
Billy Jean King and Laila Ali were spotted at the Women's Sports Foundation's event on the Sunset Terrace at Sky Rink.
Former Rangers captain Chris Drury was spotted coaching his son's mite hockey team at Sky Rink.
U.S. Women's soccer superstar Hope Solo was seen filming a commercial for Blackberry at the Field House & Sports Center. The famous goalie worked on her soccer moves and showed off her workout routine for the cameras.
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade got a grip on the Sports Center basketball court, stopping by for an interview promoting Mission Athletecare's Court Grip shoe traction product.
Olympic superstars Michael Phelps and Apolo Ohno stopped by the Sports Center for a combined run and swim training session as Ohno geared up for his first NYC Marathon as part of the Subway Challenge team. The two athletes jogged around the track before jumping into the pool for some friendly competition.
Retired NBA hoopster Shaquille O'Neil & tennis darling Venus Williams played some 1-on-1 tennis & basketball at the Sports Center to promote the Triple Double Oreo Cookie Game Day Challenge.
Olympic gold medallist & former Sky Rink skater Sarah Hughes surprised her youngest fans when she stopped by the Chelsea Piers Summer Camp weekly skating show for a special performance. After skating, Hughes signed autographs & posed for pictures with awestruck campers.
New York Jets tight end, Dustin Keller, and several of his New York Jets teammates including quarterback Mark Sanchez, attended the Dustin Keller Charity Bowl at 300 New York. An evening of great bowling with good friends and fans was had in support of athletic and academic opportunities for deserving children. Over $100,000 was raised in support of three not-for-profit organizations: The Dustin Keller Foundation, Chelsea Piers Scholarship Fund, and Play Smart, Inc.
2010 NFL MVP, Patriots quarterback & Under Armour spokesman Tom Brady sat down with twelve of his biggest fans for a Q&A session hosted by Boomer Esiason. The twelve fans were winners of Under Armour's Charged Cotton Facebook contest.
New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan, New York Giants wide receiver Steve Smith and Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez battled it out to see who could keep their grip on the ball the longest in a virtual game sponsored by the Vaseline MEN Keep Your Grip Challenge. Tony Gonzalez came out on top with a final score of 74,600 and graciously donated his $25,000 prize money from Vaseline MEN to Youth on the Move.
