(93.7 The Fan) The Pittsburgh Penguins made six new signings today.
The team joined with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to give kids the opportunity of a lifetime, and be a part of the Penguins for a day.
Michael Sexton, Allison Urciuoli, Brayden Veenis, Jessica Goddard, Hughes Fleming, and Morgan Thrush were signed to one-day contracts by general manager Jim Rutherford and were around the rest of the team for most of the daily routine.
The kids were also given personalized jerseys and locker name tags with their name and number.
Today the Penguins partnered with @MakeAWishPAWVto grant wishes and prove that dreams really do come true.You're looking at some of the newest members of the Pittsburgh Penguins (for the day). pic.twitter.com/es6RTo1kfT
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins)
February 15, 2020 Players and Make-A-Wish kids alike sat down for a breakfast were stories were shared.
Penguins’ winger Patric Hornqvist had Fleming change his skate laces for him while Hornqvist sat in on a team meeting.
Rutheford noticed and made sure to mention it during the press conference where the kids signed their contracts.
Meeting the team and signing the one-day deals are sure to be moments that these kids will never forget.
Crosby steps off ice and sees a 4-year-old boy in an 87 jersey outside the locker room.Crosby: Are you allowed back here? Do you have a security pass?Boy shakes his head no.Crosby: Do you know the password?Shakes his head no.Crosby: It's OK. It'll be our secret.-SK
— Pens Inside Scoop (@PensInsideScoop)
February 15, 2020 Be sure to check the Penguins’ Twitter thread for more pictures and stories from the day.
Photo courtesy of the Pittsburgh Penguins Twitter
