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Over 3,000 stuffed animals were tossed onto the ice.
A playoff hockey game proved to be much more than a sporting event for a father and son from Saskatoon.
Tuesday night’s game between the San Jose Sharks and host St. Louis Blues was full of fan support for Wyatt and his dad Gerry Nelson.
The pair has become known in Saskatoon for the special bond they share through hockey. Gerry, who is blind, brought Wyatt up to be a fan of the hometown Blades. In turn, the 12-year-old provides play-by-play commentary of the games for his father.
Recently, the NHL featured the pair in an emotional spotlight video, which prompted the St. Louis Blues to do something incredible.
The Blues general manager, Doug Armstrong, and radio analyst Kelly Chase, a former Saskatoon Blade, called the Nelsons and invited both of them to game two of the Western Conference final.
What’s more, Wyatt was given a chance to go live on the air during the game.
The news spread quickly on social media, with fans from across North America cheering on the Nelsons.
The family’s visit was documented by the Blues on Twitter, and included a stop at the pre-game press conference, a personal meeting with some broadcast legends and finally –the big moment going live.
These pictures certainly tell the story better than anyone can – way to go Wyatt and Gerry!
Have a great flight! See you soon, guys. #WeAllBleedBlue #stlblues #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/DaD6wOK12n
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) May 17, 2016
Wyatt and Gerry are here and checking out Ken Hitchcock’s pregame press conference. #stlblues #WeAllBleedBlue pic.twitter.com/dD5ragvSNO
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) May 17, 2016
Oh, baby! Gerry & Wyatt meet the man behind the legendary voice @BobColeBaby @BladesHockey @StLouisBlues pic.twitter.com/jmwxU6hABx
— Steve Hogle (@Hogle) May 17, 2016
Well that was cool! Great visit with legends! @MartinBrodeur @Chasenpucks39 Go Blues! @StLouisBlues pic.twitter.com/KepWbLqsp4
— Terri Sewell (@TerriSewell1) May 17, 2016
Proud papa for sure. #stlblues #WeAllBleedBlue #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/qMZBmm2EvQ
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) May 18, 2016
Wyatt gets ready for his @NHL broadcasting debut. Listen on @Y98 or on the #stlblues mobile app right now. pic.twitter.com/MWfP5w2g27
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) May 18, 2016
Great job, kid! #stlblues #WeAllBleedBlue #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/tar1XZBVGA
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) May 18, 2016
Thank you so much @StLouisBlues for helping make Gerry & Wyatt’s dream come true! An amazing father & son experience! #WeAllBleedBlue
— Saskatoon Blades (@BladesHockey) May 18, 2016