Henning was the last ever play-coach in NHL history.
The American Hockey League announced on Monday that four-time Stanley Cup champion and New York Islanders alumnus Lorne Henning will serve as an honorary captain for their upcoming All-Star Classic.
Henning spent seven seasons with the Islanders, serving as a full-time player until his initial retirement in 1980. In 1980-81, he was named an assistant coach but also appeared in nine regular-season games and one postseason game, becoming the last ever player-coach in NHL history.
After retiring following the season, he remained as an assistant coach for the remainder of the franchise's dynasty.
Henning returned to the Islanders as an assistant for the 1994-95 season and ultimately assumed the role of head coach following Al Arbour's retirement.
After getting let go following the season, he returned as an interim head coach in 2001. In 65 games coach, he compiled a 19-39-7-0 record.
In other coaching experience, he coached in the Minnesota North Stars organization for three years, starting in 1984-85 with the Springfield Indians of the AHL. The following year, he was hired as the big club's head coach and remained for two seasons. Nowadays, Henning serves as a scout for the Seattle Kraken.
Henning will receive the honor alongside Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Grant Fuhr. The two will be around the teams for the event in the locker room and on the bench and will be recognized at the AHL's Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony.
The All-Star Classic will take place in Coachella Valley from February 2-3 at Acrisure Arena, home of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, the top farm club of the Seattle Kraken.