A Little Boy’s Dream

@DianneN (246720)
United States
January 19, 2019 6:39am CST
Thursday night was a biggie for our precious grandson. He got to play goalie at halftime at Madison Square Garden during a New York Rangers Hockey Game! His love for hockey began right there when he was 2 years old and attended many games with his parents and sister. Of course he met all the players. A little 8 year old boy’s dream and an honor for the team. That’s him at the net.
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
19 Jan 19
that is wonderful there How excited for him.My son was a vivid skater till his knees gave out. He is dedicated to the Boston Bruins and sport.That is why he is still single.The wives could not handle this.lol
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@amadeo (111948)
• United States
19 Jan 19
@DianneN this was years ago.Oh yes he loved the game.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
19 Jan 19
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
19 Jan 19
Thank you! I had no idea your son played hockey. And lol!
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
19 Jan 19
It was the thrill of a lifetime.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
19 Jan 19
Playing at halftime last year at an Army/Navy game was his thrill of a lifetime, too. I don't know how he can top this next year. lol
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
19 Jan 19
@JohnRoberts No, just hockey. LOL!
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
19 Jan 19
@DianneN Trying to make a basket center court at a Knicks game?
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
20 Jan 19
I can sense so much pride in yoi when you post about this achievement of your gransdon. He was able to achieve iy because all of yoi suppports his dream. He too is so proud of all of you.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
22 Jan 19
@DianneN Sorry of the typo errors, I was using my phone that time.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
22 Jan 19
@SIMPLYD I didn't even notice.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
21 Jan 19
Thanks for saying that, but it was all his own hard work and ambition that got him there.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Jan 19
Congrats to him .... since I don't watch sports I don't quite know where he would be but I do see the 2 nets.
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@rebelann (111164)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Jan 19
Ahh, ok @DianneN so all those players are just kids?
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
19 Jan 19
@rebelann Yes, all 8-9 year olds.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
19 Jan 19
Thank you! He's the lonely one at the bottom. lol
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@fluffy69 (4956)
19 Jan 19
The pride of the family!
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
19 Jan 19
We also have a champion figure skater - his sister. . She's our pride, too.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
19 Jan 19
@fluffy69 My grandkids have done many sports - gymnastics, ballet, tap dancing, skateboarding, baseball, skiing, swimming, horseback riding, tennis, archery, synchronized ice skating, water skiing, sailing, fishing, etc. My grandson is very involved in tennis now and my granddaughter is only allowed to figure skate, thanks to her coaches. Their dad was horrible in sports except for being a great swimmer.
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@fluffy69 (4956)
19 Jan 19
@DianneN oh, yes, i saw her. Is it in your family to be sporty miss Dianne? And they are engaged in different sports.
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@didinedhia (8475)
• Algeria
19 Jan 19
i think hockey is so cool
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
20 Jan 19
I know nothing about hockey, but better learn if he continues. lol
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
22 Jan 19
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• Algeria
20 Jan 19
@DianneN yes you better learn
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@snowy22315 (169940)
• United States
19 Jan 19
That must have been a thrill. Does he want to play hockey professionally?
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@snowy22315 (169940)
• United States
21 Jan 19
@DianneN Well if he has the skills, no reason he can't.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
19 Jan 19
He's still talking about it. lol Well, if you ask an 8 year old if he wants to play professionally, the answer would be YES!
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
21 Jan 19
@snowy22315 Only time will tell. He's still so skinny and way too gentle. lol
@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
19 Jan 19
He must have been so happy! Is he the goalie in white or the one in blue?
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
23 Jan 19
@DianneN If a galie becomes lonely then they would be winning the game. Did they play a whole game or only for a limited time?
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
23 Jan 19
@1hopefulman Lol! Just a for halftime.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
21 Jan 19
Oh, he was so happy. He's the one in white at the bottom of the photo all alone. lol
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
19 Jan 19
Is it an honour playing at Madison Square?
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
21 Jan 19
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
20 Jan 19
It sure is! MSG is where lots of teams play basketball and hockey. I've seen Sarah Brightman, Andre Bocelli, and Pavoratti perform there, as well as the Harlem Globe Trotters.
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@wanghui (894)
• China
19 Jan 19
funny play,i love it when i was a child,thumb for the handsome boy!
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
19 Jan 19
Lol! Thank you! He's still talking about it.
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@wanghui (894)
• China
19 Jan 19
@DianneN ha ha.....what a cute boy!
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
19 Jan 19
Wow! Good for him.
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@jobelbojel (34729)
• Philippines
19 Jan 19
@DianneN Congratulations to him and his team.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
20 Jan 19
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
19 Jan 19
Thank you! His team was very honored to be invited to play during a halftime game.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Jan 19
That's a great honor! Congratulations to him.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
19 Jan 19
Thank you! His team is awesome and he's becoming a terrific little goalie.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
20 Jan 19
@DianneN That's awesome.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
19 Jan 19
Of course this come to success because of the supportive family he got, you are, the while family.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
19 Jan 19
Thanks for saying that. He does have a very supportive family as well as a love of the sport.
@DianneN (246720)
• United States
22 Jan 19
@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
19 Jan 19
That's one of the secret of the successful people
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@nela13 (55698)
• Portugal
19 Jan 19
Congratulations to your grandson, I am sure he was feeling great.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
20 Jan 19
Thank you! He was so honored and proud and nervous, too. lol
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@nela13 (55698)
• Portugal
20 Jan 19
@DianneN being nervous was natural, he had a great responsability.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
20 Jan 19
That sounds amazing!! A great honor!!
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
20 Jan 19
Thank you. He was so darned excited.
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• United States
19 Jan 19
Wow how exciting for him!
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
21 Jan 19
Thanks! He was extremely excited.
@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
20 Jan 19
Goodness, it doesn't get much cooler does it?
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
20 Jan 19
He was over the moon doing that.
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@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
19 Jan 19
Now he can dream even bigger to the time he is on a Pro team welcoming the next generation to a half time hockey game and encouraging them on.
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
21 Jan 19
Now that would be awesome and as likely as his sister going to the Olympics. lol
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
19 Jan 19
Oh wow thats cool
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
21 Jan 19
Many thanks! He was so excited.
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@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
19 Jan 19
I think he plays hockey so well; congrats to your grandson!
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
20 Jan 19
Thank you so much. He's turning into a good little tennis player, too.