Saturday night during the All-Star Skills competition, Ryker Kesler took his dad’s place in the NHL Shootout. The six-year-old then scored on former Vezina Trophy winner Carey Price five-hole.
Ryker Kesler scored on arguably the best goalie in the world. See ya in in 12 years, kid. #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/PnI4U95JMJ
— NHL (@NHL) January 29, 2017
It was a cute moment.
One proud papa! #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/Fkuk6etLXN
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) January 29, 2017
The goal was even more impressive in slow motion.
You’re telling me Carey Price is the best goaltender in the NHL? He can’t even stop Ryan Kesler’s kid. #NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/099fDZwZX6
— Mark Harris (@MCHisTweeting) January 29, 2017
After the skills competition ended, Ryan Kesler and Ryker spoke to Jeremy Roenick in the locker room. Ryker said ho-hum’dly that he was “excited” the he scored on Carey Price and admitted the practiced his celly everyday. Roenick then asked who Ryker’s favorite player was.
.@Jeremy_Roenick chats with the number one star of the night, Ryker Kesler, and his dad, Ryan!#NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/asS4yt7DBC
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) January 29, 2017
“Um, O-vesh-ken,” Ryker said, picking the Russian machine.
That’s a good choice, Ryker. That’s a very good choice.
