The New York Islanders have picked their first fan-designed third jersey concept, and the winner is Navy Lighthouse for the 2027-28 season.
That choice came out of an enormous response from the fan base, with 80,490 design submissions pouring in during the club’s inaugural fan-driven Third Jersey contest. The Islanders say this is the first time in NHL history that a team has leaned on its supporters to help create an official on-ice sweater.
Now the real design work begins. The Islanders and Fanatics will take the winning digital submission and turn it into a full NHL-ready uniform, while also reviewing other ideas fans sent in during the voting process. The team says the finished jersey will stay true to the winning concept but still has to satisfy league standards before it can debut at UBS Arena in 2027-28.
The fan who created the winning design won’t just get bragging rights. The organization will honor that person with a team-signed version of the new jersey and tickets to its first on-ice appearance during the 2027-28 season.
“The Islanders would like to thank every fan who contributed a design, shared their feedback, and participated in the voting process to help shape the future of the franchise’s visual identity,’’ said Kelly Cheeseman, President of Business Operations for the Islanders and UBS Arena. “This contest was launched to break down traditional barriers, giving the fans a direct voice in shaping our new look. We are excited to move forward and create the full uniform that our fanbase will be proud to call theirs.”
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