Vancouver defenseman invites kid to game after seeing viral video
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It didn’t take Victor Mancini long to become a fan favorite in Vancouver.
The Vancouver Canucks defenseman met a young fan who bought his game-used stick after the team’s game against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.
Last week, Greyson’s reaction to purchasing Mancini’s game-used stick went viral on social media. The young fan was in awe as he held up the stick that was taller than him.
How it started ➡️ how it's going!⁰⁰After buying Victor Mancini's game-used stick, Mancini invited Greyson and his family to see a #Canucks game, where they had a chance to meet him and gave him a gift of their own! https://t.co/7xY3mv2bGQ pic.twitter.com/tJZrX2TnjV
The video caught the attention of Mancini who invited Greyson and his family to the game on Tuesday.
After the game, the defenseman met Greyson and signed his stick. Greyson then gifted Mancini a stuffed moose in nod to the defenseman’s college nickname.
Greyson also got to ask Mancini some fun hockey questions including the defenseman’s favorite chirp and go-to goal celebration.
After getting a signed Victor Mancini stick, #Canucks fan Greyson made sure to ask him the hard-hitting questions. pic.twitter.com/B22zC7Qt4Y
Mancini was traded to the Canucks from the New York Rangers on Jan. 31. He has played in seven games this season for the Canucks.
