Islanders legend Pat LaFontaine to enter franchise's Hall of Fame on Dec. 13
Islanders legend Pat LaFontaine playing at Nassau Colliseum on April 16, 1987. Credit: Newsday / Paul Bereswill
The Islanders announced on Thursday that Hockey Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine will be the 17th inductee into the franchise’s hall of fame on Dec. 13. He will be honored before the Islanders take on the Tampa Bay Lightning at 7 p.m.
A message from Pat LaFontaine! pic.twitter.com/ihx5HB2B0D
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) September 25, 2025
LaFontaine had 287 goals and 279 assists in 530 games over eight seasons for the Islanders after being selected third overall in 1983. He will have his name unveiled in the Islanders' Ring of Honor inside UBS Arena. All fans who attend the game will receive a commemorative coin honoring LaFontaine's induction.
Introducing the 17th inductee into the Islanders Hall of Fame, Pat LaFontaine.
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) September 25, 2025
Andrew Gross joined Newsday in 2018 to cover the Islanders. He began reporting on the NHL in 2003 and has previously covered the Rangers and Devils. Other assignments have included the Jets, St. John’s and MLB.
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