The Elite Women’s 3-on-3 game was one of the highlights of the 2020 All-Star Weekend, with the best of USA and Canada facing off against each other. But before the rivalry and ramped up, the camaraderie and respect between all players were on full display.

As the women’s teams took the ice to warm up for their game, they exchanged hellos, hugs, and shoulder-bumps with the NHL players.

Penguins’ defenseman Kris Letang’s son Alex was on the ice watching the Skills Competition, and Kris took the opportunity to ask for the photo of a lifetime. Marie-Philip Poulin, whose illustrious resume includes two Olympic gold medals, was happy to pose for a picture with little Letang.

Kris Letang asked Marie-Philip Poulin to take a photo with his son and it was adorable.#NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/2267NCgIq4

— b. (@youripides) January 25, 2020

Poulin also chatted with Panthers captain Jonathan Huberdeau and got a playful bodycheck from the Senators’ Anthony Duclair. Blayre Turnbull joined the trio to talk as the Letangs carefully made their way over.

Hockey Hugs Are For Everyone#NHLAllStar pic.twitter.com/XHLNNBljw9

— b. (@youripides) January 25, 2020

The tweet has been shared by Philip-Poulin, the PWHPA, and was featured on Ice Surfing by friend of the blog Steve Dangle.

Continuing to inspire the next generation wherever she goes! @pou29 https://t.co/wZiOZCzClZ

— PWHPA (@PWHPA) January 26, 2020

The best of #HockeyTwitter on #IceSurfing! @nhlpa @youripides @strombone1 https://t.co/g5pX7W5pLK

— Steve “Dangle” Glynn (@Steve_Dangle) January 28, 2020

Mitch Marner and Natalie Spooner also took the opportunity to catch up. They previously filmed a video for the Toronto Maple Leafs with Auston Matthews and Laura Stacey.

The Women’s 3-on-3 was a lively game that got the crowd on their feet cheering. Despite the cheers of “USA! USA!” Canada took the win 2-1.

Headline photo: Brennin Weiswerda/@youripides