New York Islanders fans treated to free playoff tickets

Keith Lopez

April 19, 2024 at 6:26 PM

New York Islanders fans treated to free playoff tickets

LONG ISLAND (PIX11) — On the eve of game one of the Islanders playoff series five lucky families received a special gift.

Team co-owner Jon Ledecky joined by team mascot Sparky trekked across Long Island to personally present free playoff tickets to fans and their families dealing with serious medical issues.

PIX11 News Photojournalist Keith Lopez has the full story in the video player above.

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