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EXCLUSIVE: 10 Questions With James Doyle, The Fan Behind The Islanders’ Winning Lighthouse Jersey

Islanders third jersey contest winner James Doyle goes one-on-one with The Elmonters about his winning lighthouse design, what he’d change and the surreal experience.

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Aug 31, 2026
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By now, New York Islanders fans know James Doyle’s story.

The 22-year-old Elmont native beat out more than 80,000 submissions to have his navy lighthouse concept selected as the Islanders’ third jersey for the 2027-28 season.


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But there’s a lot more to the story than the design that won.

The Elmonters caught up with Doyle for 10 questions about the designs that didn't win, what he'd change about the winning concept, what he doesn't want the Islanders to touch, the surreal reality of becoming part of franchise history, and much more.

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