Jeremy Roenick cries to the Chicago Blackhawks media and he says a lot
Jeremy Roenick has had a really good four months this year, this year he got the call of a lifetime, he'd be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.
He was at a local Starbucks, and the announcement hit him like a train which led an emotion-riddled Roenick to pause to take in the news.
What was no longer attainable for the legendary Blackhawks winger, was a reality.
«I had just gotten out of the gym and saw a 416 number and I froze. This is crazy for me."
In the last few years, Jeremy Roenick's career was discussed off and on and NHL fans were puzzled by the fact he wasn't already a member of the Hall of Fame. Why does one of the best American-born wingers lack a spot in the Hall? Seems ludicrous.
There's been a media frenzy surrounding the former NHL winger, and announcer, since the announcement.
In September he gave us an idea of what he'd be donating to the Hall of Fame:
Roenick evern went as far as to invite a loyal fan and friend to the Hall of Fame weekend to take in the spectacle:
"It was just an outstanding feeling," Tapaninen said. "JR is contacting me, asking how I'm doing, how I'm feeling."
Tapaninen said he has a small man cave at home with Roenick memorabilia, including a trophy that Roenick received for his 1,200th NHL point. Roenick gave it to him.
Years ago, Tapaninen told Roenick that he wanted to be part of the celebration when Roenick made the Hall of Fame. He was in the audience Saturday at the Inductee Fan Forum.
You can tell Roenick is taking every moment in stride, and giving more and more than he has taken with the Hall of Fame weekend.
There'll never be another winger like you JR.
The whirlwind of emotions and festivities has concluded, but memories and legacies are etched in words and actions as they are in the HHOF.
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