Arber and Florian Xhekaj's Mother Simona Shares Heartfelt Message Before Clash With Senators
All across North America, there are families who live and breathe hockey, and in my opinion, the Xhekaj family is clearly one of them.
Just a few hours before tonight's game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators, Simona Xhekaj, the mother of Arber and Florian, shared a simple but heartfelt message filled with love and pride.
On social media, here's what she wrote this afternoon:
"Let's play some hockey boys, have fun and stay healthy"
- Simona Xhekaj
- Simona Xhekaj
A short message, but one that truly captures the spirit of the Xhekaj family: passion, joy, and resilience.
I wonder if this is her way of making sure her sons stay calm tonight.
I'm not sure if that will be the case. However, one thing is certain: I agree with Simona-the most important thing tonight is that the players stay healthy.
Arber and Florian Xhekaj Share More Than Just a Last Name With the Montreal Canadiens
Seeing a mother cheer on her two sons before a game creates a beautiful human image around a team often viewed purely through a sporting lens. We too often forget that players have families and are very much human.
This isn't the first time Simona Xhekaj has won public sympathy.
Always smiling, she embodies that family pride that fans love.
In short, as the Canadiens prepare for their final preseason game, it's clear that the Xhekaj brothers will once again have the crowd behind them-and most importantly, their mother.
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