The New York Rangers hosted an emotional military reunion during the second period of their game against the Washington Capitals.
During a contest, a young Rangers fan, Luke, won a new jersey. The delivery was made by his dad who had been in Afghanistan for the last year.
The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Night at Scotiabank Arena, Saturday. It turned out to be a very emotional evening.
The Maple Leafs honored the family of Corporal Jeremy Hillson during the ceremonial puck drop. Cpl. Hillson’s wife Jennifer, daughter Dakota, and son Mason joined Penguins captain Sidney Crosby and Leafs alternate captain Morgan Rielly at center ice. After a video message by Cpl. Hillson, the family was set to drop the puck — except there was one tiny problem: nobody had the ceremonial puck.
Get your tissues ready. This may be the best military family reunion ever.
During the second period of the Ducks game, the Washington Capitals hosted a powerful, surprise military reunion between Construction Mechanic Second Class James Stanley and his beautiful family.
There wasn’t a dry eye in the crowd.
Lately, hockey just keeps hitting us in the feels.
On Saturday, the St. Louis Blues organized a surprise reunion for Staff Sgt. Nathan Nenninger and his family. It’s adorable.
By Cara Bahniuk 7 years ago
