With his family by his side, Gordie Howe witnessed Friday’s outpouring of support from Detroit Red Wings fans. Murray Howe shared video of that moment:
In case you’re wondering, this is the presentation that the 86-year-old icon was watching:
It’s not the only time the hockey community expressed its support for “Mr. Hockey” this week, yet considering his impact on “Hockey Town,” that was probably an especially meaningful moment for one of the true icons of the sport.