The New York Islanders made a major announcement this offseason, becoming the first franchise in NHL history to allow their fans to have a say in the creation of a new uniform for the team to don on the ice.

A massive turnaround came with more than 80,000 submissions in the Islanders Third Jersey contest. Eventually, the winner was a Navy Lighthouse uniform, which the team will wear for select games during the 2027-28 season. When the jersey is debuted, the creator will be in attendance .

It was a great idea to drum up interest in the franchise and get fans involved with the team.…