Cale Makar’s day with Stanley Cup a repeat of his own childhood experience
Global News
Calgarian Cale Makar brought the Stanley Cup he won with the Colorado Avalanche to the hockey rink he played at growing up.
A sea of Colorado Avalanche and Northwest Warriors jerseys met Cale Makar as he arrived at the Crowchild Twin Arena Thursday morning.
Makar’s visit to his childhood arena marked part of his day with the Stanley Cup in Calgary.
“I was hoping we got some change of jersey colors here, which is great,” the Avs player said.
The line-up to see the NHL’s top trophy along with the 2022 Norris and Conn Smythe winner went down the block.
“Makar is one of my favourite players,” Emerson Hiebert said while waiting in line.
Despite cheering for teams other than the Avalanche, Koby Sletton was also waiting to see the Stanley Cup champion.
“I really like Cale Makar because he lives in Silver Springs and he made it to the NHL,” Sletton said. “I watch him when he’s playing my teams. And I cheer for just him, not (the Avalanche), because I like different teams.”
Given the opportunity, Sletton would like to ask: “What was it like playing for the Northwest Warriors growing up?”
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