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Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler earns lifelong fan after heartfelt moment in Brossard
When a prospect takes five minutes for a young fan, it says a lot.
After Friday's practice, Jacob Fowler crossed paths with a young fan accompanied by his mother. The goalie chatted with the boy, autographed his cap, then handed him his stick, also autographed.
The scene may have lasted about five minutes, but you can feel that it made an impression on the young fan.
A few minutes later, in the Canadiens store, the same youngster was still on cloud nine.
It is said he was visibly happy, and above all, very grateful for the gesture. Moments like this, in Montreal, spread quickly, because fans pass along good stories fast.
In recent days, Fowler's name has already been circulating a lot; so this little off-ice moment comes at the right time. He does not need a long speech to be loved: just a smile, an autograph, and a stick handed over in person.
Jacob Fowler is making people talk in Montreal
Here is the scene in question:
"After yesterday morning's practice, Jacob Fowler met a young fan and his mother. He spoke with the boy, autographed his cap, and then handed him his stick, also autographed. The scene lasted about five minutes.
A few minutes later, I was able to speak very briefly with the boy in the Canadiens store. He was clearly very happy and very grateful for the goaltender's gesture."
- Patrick Guillet on Fowler's beautiful gesture to young fan
A few minutes later, I was able to speak very briefly with the boy in the Canadiens store. He was clearly very happy and very grateful for the goaltender's gesture."
- Patrick Guillet on Fowler's beautiful gesture to young fan
What a beautiful gesture by Fowler!
Earlier today, Martin St-Louis confirmed lineup changes for tonight's game against the Penguins and announced that Fowler will start at the Bell Centre.
"Head coach Martin St-Louis confirmed that Mike Matheson will return to the lineup, while Jayden Struble will skip his turn. Jacob Fowler will also start against the Penguins."
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Game time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. As for the youngster, Christmas came early: a cap, a stick, five minutes, and the Canadiens secured a loyal supporter for life.