A small, but relevant update to this forum.
Our kids in this community had a very special visit today. Connor McDavid and Ryan O'Reilly stopped in town to visit the kids in our 4 schools today including my 7 year old son who absolutely idolizes both Connor and our Broncos. A lot of young kids in this community have been absolutely crushed by the news of losing their heroes... But this visit will have brought smiles to hundreds of young faces, that I'm sure have been in a great deal of silent pain the last 11 days.
Thank you Connor McDavid, I've never been prouder to cheer for this team than I am today.
Saw this pic posted on reddit today with a nice story from a parent.
"Long story short, I live in Humboldt. the bus accident sucked (obviously) but it's been amazing to see the reaction/support we've gotten from the extended community of folks around here, around Canada, the NHL, etc.
Last week, my middle boy (who's in grade 9) texts me, "Hey, I'm hanging out with Jonathon Toews today!"
He was in town bringing the jerseys from the Chicago/Winnipeg game and hung out with the kids for awhile.
Thought that was awesome, texted the boy back to let him know to tell Toews that the Hawks suck
So today, middle boy calls again, "Hey, guess what I'm doing?"
No idea, what?
"I'm playing floor hockey, guess who's on my line?"
no idea, so I didn't guess
"Connor McDavid's on my line, we're winning"
NHL guys, good guys
not a media tour, just good guys being good guys
edit: Ryan o'Reilly from the Sabres there too"