TRIBUTE TO LI DUCKS HOCKEY NIGHT

Name: TRIBUTE TO LI DUCKS HOCKEY NIGHT
Start: 2025-08-15T18:35:00-04:00
Location: Long Island Ducks

Schedule

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025 at 06:35 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Long Island Ducks | Central Islip, NY

During the team’s 6:35 p.m. game against the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars, the Ducks will recognize the Long Island Ducks hockey franchise that played in the Eastern Hockey League from 1959 to 1973. Players and coaches will wear special jerseys designed to replicate those worn by the Ducks hockey team. These jerseys will be auctioned off during the game via the LiveSource mobile app, with net proceeds from the auction benefiting the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame.
In addition, the Ducks will welcome Buzz Deschamps to the ballpark to take part in the festivities and throw out a ceremonial first pitch prior to game time. Deschamps played with the Long Island Ducks hockey club from 1962-64, combining to score 97 goals and total 181 points. He went on to serve as a scout for the New York Rangers and Calgary Flames, the varsity coach of the St. John’s University hockey team and the Head Coach of the Men’s Ice Hockey team at Stony Brook University, among other roles. The Ontario, Canada, native was inducted into the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame as part of its 2010 class.
The Long Island Ducks played their home games at the Long Island Arena in Commack. The Ducks won the Eastern Hockey League North Division twice (1964-65 and 1965-66). Additionally, they were the Eastern Hockey League playoff champions and won the Walker Cup Trophy on April 7, 1965. Former Ducks player/coach John Brophy was the role model for the character of Reggie Dunlop, played by Paul Newman, in the famous 1977 sports comedy Slap Shot.
Tickets to the game are available online, any time, at LIDucks.com. Fans can also purchase tickets by visiting the Fairfield Properties Ballpark box office or by calling (631) 940-TIXX.
Great seats from only $17!
First pitch is 6:35pm. Gates open at 5:35pm. Free parking.