Scenes From Pat LaFontaine's Islanders Hall of Fame Induction

Pat LaFontaine had already etched himself into New York Islanders history. On Saturday, his name was literally etched into the Ring of Honor at UBS Arena as he was inducted into the Islanders Hall of Fame.

LaFontaine expressed immense gratitude for the honor, as he became the 17^th member to be inducted into the Islanders Hall of Fame.

LaFontaine, who is ninth in team history with 566 points (287G, 279A) in 530 games, was honored with a bronze plaque and a custom painting on Saturday, as well as an Islanders Hall of Fame jacket. He was cheered by a packed house of Islanders fans, as well as the 2025-26 Islanders team, other Islanders Hall of Famers, legendary Islanders broadcaster Jiggs McDonald and LaFontaine’s extended family, who joined him at ice level for the induction.

LaFontaine recalled the roots of his hockey journey from a young age and expressed his gratitude to the countless individuals that had major contributions to his illustrious career. LaFontaine even brought his young grandson, Patrick, up to the podium, who leaned into the microphone and started a “let’s go Islanders” chant. All of UBS Arena echoed it.

“I get emotional, but it was really special,” LaFontaine said of the moment with his grandson.

LaFontaine was composed and clear but showed some emotion as he dedicated the prestigious honor to his wife Mary Beth LaFontaine and late son-in-law. His kids and grandkids stood with him as the Islanders unveiled his name in the Ring of Honor.

The newest Islanders Hall of Fame member praised the future of the Islanders, specifically the play of 18-year-old Matthew Schaefer in his speech. In a fitting moment, Schaefer opened the scoring with a power-play goal against the Lightning.

“It feels like the old guys are really getting excited about what we’re feeling and what we’re seeing,” LaFontaine said.