As the NHL Playoffs are approaching, in Madison Square Park there was an event hosted by NBC Sports. It was organized by Howard Cannon and there were a lot of fans at this event. In this event they were giving out cupcakes and it was about giving back to those that lost their homes in breezy point because of Hurricane Sandy. It was more of a way fans can see the Stanley cup and take pictures with friends and family’s along with former NHL players.
There were three former NHL players that represent and help make it a successful event. The players were Glenn Anderson, Grant Marshall and Clark Gilles. Anderson played for the New York Rangers in the 1993-1994 season that won the Stanley Cup. Marshall played for the New Jersey Devils in 2002-2003 season. Gilles played for the New York Islanders when they won 4 out of 5 Stanley cups in the late 70s and 80s. They all were talking about playing on their teams as well as the NHL playoffs.
Gilles was talking about the event as a way of giving back and the Islanders in the playoffs. “Its going to be a tough series against the Pittsburgh Penguins,” said Gilles.”Its great to be here because these group of fans were hurt by Hurricane Sandy and I just wanted to give them some cupcakes and take pictures with the Stanley Cup as the NHL playoffs are coming.”
There was also a Rangers fan name Janet Young who is excited about the Rangers against the Capitals in the playoffs. “I think the Rangers will have a good series against the Capitals,” said Young. They have a lot of young talent and Rick Nash is a huge asset to the team when it comes to scoring.” It was a nice day for NHL fans as they saw the Stanley Cup which is one of the coolest cup in sports and know that the playoffs are here.
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