The Islanders unveiled a plaque for late owner Charles Wang on Sunday at UBS Arena, noting his efforts to help build the team’s new home.
Wang, who passed away in 2018, at first championed the Lighthouse project on the site of Nassau Coliseum. After that ambitious proposal was unsuccessful, the Islanders finally settled on a new site at Belmont Park following a detour to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center and a temporary second stint at the Coliseum.
"Charles’ commitment and vision is why we are here today celebrating this remarkable new home for the Islanders – UBS Arena," Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky said.