Hall of Fame hockey player Pat LaFontaine is now the coach of the Long Island Royals.

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Long Island Royals coach Pat LaFontaine addresses his players during practice at Superior Ice Rink in Kings Park. (Nov. 8, 2011)

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Long Island Royals coach Pat LaFontaine diagrams a drill on a white board during practice at Superior Ice Rink in Kings Park. (Nov. 8, 2011)

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Daniel LaFontaine is seen with his father and coach, Pat LaFontaine, during a Long Island Royals practice at Superior Ice Rink in Kings Park. (Nov. 8, 2011)

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Long Island Royals coach Pat LaFontaine speaks to his players during practice at Superior Ice Rink in Kings Park. (Nov. 8, 2011)

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Long Island Royals coach Pat LaFontaine chats with his son, Daniel LaFontaine, following practice at Superior Ice Rink in Kings Park. (Nov. 8, 2011)

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Long Island Royals coach Pat LaFontaine yells instructions to his players during practice at Superior Ice Rink in Kings Park. (Nov. 8, 2011)

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Long Island Royals coach Pat LaFontaine watches his players during practice at Superior Ice Rink in Kings Park. (Nov. 8, 2011)

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Long Island Royals coach Pat LaFontaine looks to pass the puck during practice at Superior Ice Rink in Kings Park. (Nov. 8, 2011)

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Long Island Royals coach Pat LaFontaine watches his players during practice at Superior Ice Rink in Kings Park. (Nov. 8, 2011)

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Long Island Royals coach Pat LaFontaine participates in a drill with his players during practice at Superior Ice Rink in Kings Park. (Nov. 8, 2011)

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