poetica Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Sharks make Sam Tageson’s hockey wish come true and it’s a tearjerker (Video) Sam Tageson is a hockey player, even if it’s against the advice of his doctors. The 17 year old was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. At some point, he'll likely need a heart transplant. His mother Lisa Mills told the Mercury News that his doctors told him he “would never ride a bicycle, never do any of that.” Instead, he rides skateboards and plays hockey. “They've given up telling him no,” she said. But Tageson’s heart condition is, in the end, potentially life threatening. So the Make-A-Wish Foundation worked with the San Jose Sharks Foundation to make his dream come true on Tuesday: Suiting up with the Sharks for a full day as an NHL player. That included signing a one-day contract with the Sharks, practicing with the team and hanging with the players. That’s standard Make-A-Wish stuff when it comes to the NHL. Where Tageson’s day with the Sharks becomes extraordinary was before their game against the Florida Panthers on Tuesday night. Tageson became the first non-player in the history of the franchise to skate out through the massive smoking Shark head for pregame warmups, and stood with the team during the national anthem. It was an emotional day, and Tageson couldn’t contain those emotions when introduced to the crowd during the game. Whoa, did it just get really dusty where you are too? (Pulls tissues out …) Here’s a longer feature on Tageson’s day with the Sharks, including comments from the players: http://video.sharks.nhl.com/videocenter/?id=580564 In a roundabout way, Tageson helped the Sharks nearly rally to tie the game. In the third period, trailing by a goal, the Jumbotron showed Tageson inside the arena. The crowd cheered loudly. The Sharks then scored off the next faceoff to cut the Panthers’ lead to 3-2. In the end, they came up short. As defenseman Jason Demers tweeted: “Disappointing to lose tonight really wanted that one for Sam Tageson... what a great kid and makes you appreciate what you have!” And he, no doubt, has a deeper than ever appreciation for his favorite team. Good for SJ. I'm so happy for Sam that he was able to get that once in a lifetime experience. He obviously has the heart of a hockey player! Best wishes, Sam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aGENT Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Was going to comment but I umm...got something in my eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Kid's got heart. / Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmania Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Well that's it for me. Go Sharks in the playoffs. I was fine until they showed the kid crying. That's an amazing thing for them to do. It didn't cost them anything of significance but it meant the world to him and that's enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Samuelsson Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Damn, that's a good story. Can't say it didn't pump up the Sharks, they out shot the Panthers 29-2 in the third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herberts Vasiljevs Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 That is just the most awesome thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Dusty here too. Dammit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Mac Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Sam's the man! Keep up the good fight kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Haven't cried this hard since cartoon Optimus Prime died. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillipBlunt Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Unbelievably thoughtful and compassionate move by the Sharks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Mad respect for the Sharks organization but I'm still cheering for them to lose in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honeydew Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Man I got some dust flying into my eye can't stop rubbing it and blowing my nose for some reason... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovewinona Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Man, I love hockey! This is a real class act by the Sharks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tystick Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 #tears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smilesick Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Great move by the Sharks. I wish nothing but the best for Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Kid's got heart. / Sorry. I laughed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaches Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 As much as I want to hate that team, god damn that was awesome. Go sharks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookman Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Such an amazing thing the Shark's Organization did for this kid, you could tell it meant the world to him. A very touching video, too bad they couldn't win the game for Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Pure class on the Sharks organization, that clearly meant the world to him. Still hope they lose come playoff time though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
î мцšт вяздк чфµ Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 this is the type of sport stories i like the most, i remember the seahawks did a similar thing this past season too. kudos to them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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