The Florida Panthers are retiring the Kevin Spacey in Space tradition

The Florida Panthers are retiring one of the NHL’s most fun traditions.

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The Florida Panthers are retiring one of the NHL’s most fun traditions. 

After being eliminated from the playoffs by the Islanders, the Panthers say they’re done awarding a hoodie with Kevin Spacey’s face floating in outer space to each game’s MVP. 

.@FlaPanthers Shawn Thornton says #SpaceyInSpace is retired now that season's over. He may auction original hoodie to benefit his foundation

— George Richards (@GeorgeRichards) April 26, 2016

The whole thing began in December during a 12-game winning streak, when Thornton found the hoodie on a trip to New York. Eventually the Panthers started selling the hoodies and donating the proceeds to charity.

Spacey himself was a fan of the tradition, and even showed up at a game last month sporting the hoodie.

Only I really know what #SpaceyInSpace means. Hope it continues to bring good luck! -K🚀#FlaPanthers @Barkovsasha95 https://t.co/2hOqoQK9Aw

— Kevin Spacey (@KevinSpacey) December 30, 2015

• Team apologizes for promotion mocking player’s defense

Kevin Spacey is here! #FlaPanthers pic.twitter.com/5Dgu3vKPOC

— Jameson Olive (@JamesonCoop) March 20, 2016

We’ll always have the memories. 

- Dan Gartland