Every time the New York Rangers Their fans’ derogatory chant towards them is hilarious. New York Islanders Denis Potvin, Hall of Fame defenseman, can be heard.
The fan will start by whistling from the stands. He repeats the same five notes three more times. Three staccato whistles follow. The chorus is next.
“POTVIN SUCKS!”
The song has been popular for decades, regardless of whether the Rangers play the Islanders or not. Potvin is turning the tables now on the vulgar chant he sparked — and doing so in charity.
Starting Wednesday night at UBS Arena (the Islanders’ home ice), fans will be able purchase “Potvin Socks” at the team store. Potvin recorded a video message for visiting Blueshirts fans, saying: “You’ve chanted it for 43years.” You can now wear it!
?️POTVIN SOCKS
The chants can be heard.
Order your Potvin socks and/or hats now #Isles Lab tomorrow night and meet Denis Potvin before game. 10% of the proceeds go to the Islanders Children’s Foundation
Limited tickets available: https://t.co/JkyDFo2E5q pic.twitter.com/46P737dNuw
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) October 25, 2022
The three-pair Potvin Socks retail for $19 Three pairs of Potvin Socks are $19 each team said 10% of the proceeds will be donated to the Islanders Children’s Foundation. This foundation funds programs that support local children, with a focus in education and youth hockey development.