There's no need for anyone attending the New York State Amateur Hockey Association Tier I 16-and-under championships at the Northtown Center in Amherst to do a double take.
Yes, that is Hall of Famer, Sabres legend, philanthropist and all-around great guy Pat LaFontaine running the show behind the bench of the Long Island Royals. He's coaching a team that not only includes his son Daniel, who was born in Buffalo, but also former Amherst Knight and Canisius High School player and Michigan State commit Justin Bailey.
Yes, that is Hall of Famer, Sabres legend, philanthropist and all-around great guy Pat LaFontaine running the show behind the bench of the Long Island Royals. He's coaching a team that not only includes his son Daniel, who was born in Buffalo, but also former Amherst Knight and Canisius High School player and Michigan State commit Justin Bailey.
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