The Boston Bruins truly went to infinity and beyond to bring some much-needed smiles to patients at Boston Children’s Hospital, hitting up their annual Halloween visit dressed as iconic “Toy Story” characters. It’s not every day you see NHL players rocking Buzz Lightyear and Woody, but these guys showed up big for the kids.
Bringing ‘Toy Story’ Magic to Boston Children’s
This isn’t just a quick photo op, folks. The Bruins make this an annual thing, and this year’s “Toy Story” theme brought out some serious character. It’s all about making those kids, who are going through so much, feel a little bit of that movie magic and forget their worries for a minute. These players know what it means to be heroes on the ice, but this kind of stuff makes them heroes off it too.
Defenseman Mason Lohrei nailed why these visits are so crucial, saying the best part is just seeing the smiles they can put on different kids’ faces. You can feel that genuine desire to brighten a day, to bring some joy. Goalie Jeremy Swayman echoed that, talking about the value of providing a distraction. He said, “With families and kids going through what they’re going through in here, to just be a small part to make them think about something different than they’re going through is something you really want to be a part of.” That’s real talk right there, showing just how much these guys get it.
What’s Next for the Bruins
While the Bruins were spreading joy, they’ve got to get back to business. They’re set to host the Utah Mammoth tonight. It’s back to the grind for them, but moments like these visits show that some things are bigger than the game itself.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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