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After discovering hockey while sharing a slice of pizza in Lithuania, Simas Ignatavicius was selected by the Florida Panthers in the 2026 NHL Draft, joining a select group of Lithuanian NHL draftees.
A combination of elite coaching, role models and robust junior programs has turned Long Island into a hockey hotbed, sending record numbers of players to the NHL playoffs and even to Olympic gold.
A new wave of international players is set to make their mark at the upcoming NHL Draft, highlighting the sport’s expanding footprint.