After an on-ice heart attack and leg amputation, Craig Cunningham is back on the ice, while the Blackhawks honored the Esposito brothers. Check out the most interesting NHL social posts of the day.
It’s amazing to see Craig Cunningham back on the ice
Craig Cunningham is skating again! The former Boston Bruins and Arizona Coyotes player suffered an on-ice heart attack in November 2016, and a month later, his left leg was amputated below the knee. Cunningham is working as a scout for the Coyotes at the moment, showing that anything is possible if you have a desire and strong will, so take a look at this inspirational video.
Absolutely amazing! Craig Cunningham's skating again! 👏 (🎥: craig.cunningham14 on IG) pic.twitter.com/BvAFVYFbuf
— NHL (@NHL) April 4, 2019
The Blackhawks honored the Esposito brothers with One More Shift
Brothers Phil and Tony Esposito are both Hall of Famers and Chicago Blackhawks living legends. They were honored with a One More Shift ceremony last night. Tony was the NHL best goaltender three times, holding the Blackhawks record for career wins and shutouts, while Phil scored 57 goals in 235 games for the Blackhawks.
Esbrositos back on the ice for #OneMoreShift! #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/W0Ue38fL1o
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) April 4, 2019
Dancing the blues or looking for a bathroom
It’s a tricky situation when you are fully-dressed and ready for the action, but you suddenly have to visit the bathroom. Robert Bortuzzo was dancing the blues, waiting for his turn. You surely know what it feels like.
]Sometimes you just feel like dancin' #stlblues pic.twitter.com/lVwOdt4zs9
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) April 4, 2019
The Blues’ Fan Appreciation Week at its best
If you are a kid and a true hockey fan, there’s no better gift than a stick from your favorite player. Dylan loves the Blues and adores Vladimir Tarasenko, so the Russian-born winger made his day, as it’s the Fan Appreciation Week in Saint Louis.
Best day ever! Vladi gives @DylanSaidThis his stick! Thank you @tara9191 @StLouisBlues @NHL #FanAppreciatonWeek pic.twitter.com/XRLJoI3HYR
— TJ Slattery (@TJSlattery) April 4, 2019
The winner of the Rangers Extra Effort Award is Mika Zibanejad
The New York Rangers will miss the postseason, but center Mika Zibanejad is having a wonderful season, scoring 30 goals and adding 42 assists. The Rangers fans recognized his endeavor, so Mika is a proud winner of the 2019 Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award. Take a look at Mika’s interview after the last night’s game.
2018-19 #NYR Extra Effort Award Winner Mika Zibanejad talks about the “honor” of winning with Steven’s son Conor on @MSGNetworks.
(@NorthwellHealth) pic.twitter.com/2HJ7krBBc0
— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) April 4, 2019
