Pat LaFontaine

Pat LaFontaine is a retired American professional ice hockey player who played as a center in the NHL, mainly for the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders. Renowned for his skill, vision, and scoring ability, he was a multiple-time All-Star and played a key role for his teams during his career. Off the ice, LaFontaine is recognized for his charitable work, especially focusing on concussion awareness and brain injury research. His career was cut short due to health issues, but he remains a respected figure in hockey and sports philanthropy for his contributions both on and off the ice.