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The New York Islanders have selected a fan‑chosen lighthouse design for their upcoming third jersey, the first NHL team to let supporters craft an official on‑ice uniform. The winning concept will be refined with Fanatics and debut at UBS Arena, with the designer honored with a signed jersey and event tickets.
The New York Islanders have received a record‑breaking 80,000 fan submissions for a new third jersey, and eight designs will now battle it out in a fan‑run voting tournament that will determine the uniform for the 2027‑28 season
The New York Islanders have opened a fan‑driven design contest that received over 80,000 submissions, with a public voting bracket set for August 2026 and a debut slated for the 2027‑28 NHL season.
The New York Islanders have opened a first‑of‑its‑kind competition that lets supporters design the team’s 2027‑28 Third Jersey. Submissions are accepted through an online platform until July 24, after which five finalists will be chosen for a public vote. The winning design will become the official jersey and its creator will receive a signed garment and game tickets.
After 25 years in Bridgeport, the Islanders are relocating to Hamilton, rebranding as the Hammers, and selling off historic uniforms, equipment and memorabilia, with fans and staff sharing their perspectives on the transition.
The Hamilton Hammers, a brand‑new American Hockey League club, were introduced by Oak View Group, TD Coliseum and the New York Islanders. The logo blends crossed hammers with subtle puck details, echoing the city’s steel‑working past and the Islanders’ orange‑and‑blue palette. City officials, including Mayor Andrea Horwath, praised the franchise as a milestone for Hamilton’s sports scene.