If you were to translate Marshawn Lynch’s running style to hockey, he’d probably be a power forward.
Both positions feature physically imposing, sometimes almost violent players, who somehow create offense while they also create havoc.
As you can see from the video above, the retired Seattle Seahawks RB was on hand to bring “Beast Mode” to the Shark Tank for Game 3 of the 2016 Stanley Cup Final. He even got a special “Beast Mode” name plate for his jersey.
BEAST MODE! #StanleyCup
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) June 5, 2016
STREAM GAME 3 HERE: https://t.co/nYshuUHkWn
(via @SanJoseSharks) pic.twitter.com/nrMD9KpTqV
Marshawn Lynch (Cal product) opens the door for the Sharks to come out onto the ice.
— Dan Rosen (@drosennhl) June 5, 2016
This isn’t the only example of an NFL star hyping things up for his team during this series. While Lynch pledged his allegiance to the San Jose Sharks, superstar Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown reveled in the Penguins’ run.
Incase you missed it, #Pens won game two 👊🏿 pic.twitter.com/FFTebpmwMj
— AB (@AB84) June 2, 2016
Naturally, there was also a Golden State Warriors connection:
About to watch the Sharks win tonight... Go #sharks @SanJoseSharks pic.twitter.com/MThAgXmela
— Marreese Speights (@Mospeights16) June 5, 2016