Fleury honored for recent milestones 🥳🌼
[Applause] wild fans thank you for your attendance tonight as we celebrate the achievements of Mark Andre flurry this season we’ve been privileged to be a part of watching Mark Andre reach 2 historic NHL Milestones each of them happened right
Here in St Paul to begin our presentation please direct your attention to the video board hey Monumental day for Mark Andre flurry he playing game number 1,000 of his soon toe Hall of Fame career and what a moment it should be for this entire wild organization flurry sa flurry
Out FR and a pat save by flurry Mark Andre flurry back in Gold he’s looking for win number 552 are we going to see history being made tonight and if he wins this hockey game he’ll be the second most
Wins as a goal tender in the National Hockey League shot Sav by flurry rebound was loose for a moment flurry lines across stops Nelson listen to this crowd they seeing history being [Applause] made please direct your attention to the East End of the ice as we welcome
These special guests from your Minnesota Wild team owner Craig Leupold and vice president of hockey operations and general manager bill [Applause] Garen from the National Hockey League group vice president of hockey operations K [Music] [Applause] Whitmore now let’s welcome these members of the flurry family Mark Andre’s mom and sister France and
Marilene wife vinique daughters Estelle and Scarlet and Son [Music] [Applause] James and finally the man we honor tonight Mark Andre [Applause] [Music] flurry [Applause] [Applause] please turn your attention once again to the video board for a closer look at Mark Andre’s legendary career Mark Andre flurry I think is going to be the last [Applause] goenda by flurry I mean you look at flurry he looks like he’s in great shape
Also but he is so acrobatic you’re going to love his style who whacked it out of midair we just could not believe what we saw he got that my goodness what a stop by flurry hey
Hey let’s go let’s go let’s go you know he’s just a fun guy to watch and he’s got a great personality that I mean people are just drawn to him but you know outside of all that he he’s he’s a great caller just robbed him blind with an unbelievable glove save he
Saved it you’re my favorite player did you see that spectacular play for Mark Andre the pengs the Stanley cop the 2016 Stanley cop Pittsburgh Edwards again are the Stanley Cup champion oh D quick GL today I think there’s a lot of things that makes flower
Special you know I think his work ethic uh his passion for the game Mark Andre has a lot of fun playing the the game of hockey competes like crazy think he finds a way to make saves oh my
Goodness Mark Andre flurry with one of the most amazing saves I’ve ever seen he is a a special person he’s a great teammate and and friend and we’re lucky to have him and then to see him be so successful and the Milestones it’s it’s amazing I don’t think anyone is going to
Get close to either a th games as a goalie or or that many wins it’s remarkable and and it’s something I I hope I can maintain for for as long as he has he’s such a humble guy and an
Awesome teammate and even better person outside the rank as well obviously have to keep on his good side or else he’ll come after you but uh it’s been a pleasure to play with Mark Andre flurry move over Patrick W Mark Andre flurry picks up regular season Victory number 552
In his illustrious career the wild pile Off the Bench to celebrate as he moves into second place all time in NHL [Applause] history what a feeling you know to um to have a crowd sting your name
And more else in life you know you’re going to get that so um I’ll cherish that for a long time it’s a long wait you should be very proud of yourself but I always admire the fun you had on the ice I
Wish you a beautiful night tonight congratulation really impressive uh welcome to the club buddy dude 552 it’s a lot of wins keep racking them up and congratulations you’re still playing at a great level uh you still bring bring so much enjoyment to the game and that’s something that
I’ve always loved about your game your resume speaks for itself with um you know all the wins and trophies and uh three Stanley Cups it’s an honor to be your your teammate and congrats to you be the kids and enjoy it with family and friends tonight the most amazing thing is really the
Person that you are everybody in this game loves you congratulations on a great night and enjoy it [Music] hi Dad congrats on your 1,000 games and 552 wins you inspired me to work so hard on my sports because you always worked so hard and did never give up even when
Things get tough you know how before you go to your game I ask you to wear that tie I got you for Christmas and how I say it’s lucky and magical well it’s not the tie that’s magical
It’s you I’m so proud of you congrats jtim I’m so proud of you and so happy that you’re my dad because you’re the best dad ever I’m proud of you that you’re the [Music] [Applause] best now please direct your attention to the East End of
The ice for some special present ations in recognition of his achievement of 1,000 games played only one of four goalies in the history of the NHL to reach that Milestone please welcome representing the National Hockey League K Whitmore who is presenting mark an engraved Tiffany Crystal Milestone [Music] [Applause]
Award thank you K also in honor of 1,000 games played general manager Bill Garen is presenting Mark with this engraved silver stick detailing his games played with each of four NHL clubs for whom he is suited [Music] [Applause] [Music] up next I’m behalf of the wild organization
The Minnesota Wild foundation and owner Craig Leopold are pleased to present this check for $5,000 that will be donated to Mark charity of choice the American Indian Family Center of St [Applause] Paul in addition to the donation made by the wild Foundation Mark Andre and barque
Are making an an additional donation of $10,000 bringing the total Legacy award in support of the programs and services of the American Indian Family Center to [Applause] [Music] $115,000 finally Craig Leopold is unveiling this Custom Design mask highlighting each of the four NHL clubs for which marks
Played throughout his career since his debut in the NHL at age 18 in [Applause] 2003 wild fans we’ve witnessed NHL history this past three seasons thanks to the presence of Mark Andre flurry on the Wild roster to wrap up our pregame ceremony let’s show him one more time the great appreciation from the entire state of hockey congratulations Mark [Applause] [Music] [Applause]
Andre [Applause] [Music] ladies and gentlemen one more time for Mark Andre [Music] f wild fans have been privileged to watch the last 80 of those th8 games that he’s now played in a wild sweater his last 41 victories have come for the hometown team here in the state of hockey
The Minnesota Wild honor the legendary Marc-Andre Fleury prior to Friday’s game against the Penguins for his 2 recent milestones, passing Patrick Roy for 2nd most wins and for playing 1000 games in the NHL
26 comments
I Love fleury ❣️❣️ congratulation
why was Bettman not there for Fleury's excellent achievements, once again NHL fails to show proper appreciation and send a flunky to represent them… there will never be another goalie to reach 1000 games and 2nd most wins is amazing….
Still playing with him in NHL 06. Fleury the best!
CONGRATULATIONS 🎊 FLOWER 🌼
you were the KNIGHTS first goalie…much beloved .
You are incredible ❤️ ♥️ ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Someone should have put shaving cream in the mask
He won’t win a cup in minn. his greatest years were in pitt. But like the guy said. He will be the last goalie to win 1000 games. Best goalies ever are FRENCH CANADIAN. Martin Brodeur, Marc-André Fleury and Patrick Roy. Top 3 from QUEBEC! No one play better than that
Flearys to good to retire become the tom Brady of hockey please
Been my favourite player since ‘03. Remember watching him walk down to the draft floor to put on that Pittsburgh jersey on 1st overall THE GOAT!! Go flower
too many ads
Fittingly he celebrated with Pittsburgh Congratulations 🌸
Absolute beauty. The last great french canadian goalie we may ever see. 🎉🌻🌸💐🌹🌼🏵🌷🥀🌺
Letttssss gooooooooooooo hell yea flurry
Good job man. Since day 1 you showed 'em 🙌🏼🙌🏼
Truly one of the greats.
There will never be another goalie like him
What a class by the Wild organization!!
Fleury is my idol congratulations, Flower. All the best to you.
The city of Pittsburgh loves and misses you Flower, and we're so proud of you!
We never should have let you go. -Pittsburgh Penguins
I never want him to retire!!!!!!! I hope he stays in the League as a coach. The game and League would never be the same without him.
Quel légende ! Bravo Marc André Fleury, bel hommage,tu le mérites
How HOW can you not love this man?!
congrats flower!!!
Man I held it together until his kids started speaking 😭 love the Flower
Congrats to you the flower
(If only Carey price didn’t get injured☹️)
That silver stick is dope! Much respect to the Wild for properly honoring a Legend. And chi-miigwech on behalf of all my Native friends for the donation!