Islanders to retire No. 91 for Butch Goring, No. 27 for John Tonelli

Islanders to retire No. 91 for Butch Goring, No. 27 for John Tonelli

The team announced Wednesday that four-time Stanley Cup champions, John Tonelli and Robert "Butch" Goring, will have their numbers retired before games in February.

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Islanders to retire No. 91 for Butch Goring, No. 27 for John Tonelli

The team announced Wednesday that four-time Stanley Cup champions, John Tonelli and Robert "Butch" Goring, will have their numbers retired before games in February.

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