Islanders Legend Surprises Flatbush Kids With $30K Of Hockey Gear

FLATBUSH, BROOKLYN — More than 100 Flatbush kids were surprised by a New York hockey legend and $30,000 worth of hockey equipment.

Pat LaFontaine showed up at the Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in Flatbush on Wednesday afternoon. The gear will be used in connection with the Islanders Sticks & Skates program, which provides free ice skating and hockey lessons to kids in the community.

"The equipment will help us because you can’t play hockey without sticks and skates," 12-year-old Madison member Amanda said in a press release. "I learned how to play hockey this year and I am very excited to be able to use this equipment. My sister also wants to learn how to play ice hockey and I know having this equipment will help her learn."

LaFontaine is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame who played for all three New York-based NHL teams. The gear was provided by CCM.

“We could not be more excited to receive this equipment from CCM,” Stanley King, Clubhouse Director of Madison Square Boys & Girls Club, said. “We are so appreciative of CCM, Pat LaFontaine and Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment for recognizing our organization and for helping to provide our kids with the best equipment. This donation will continue to strengthen our hockey program and will help develop the next generation of local hockey players.”

Image courtesy CCM