Back in Philadelphia, Oscar Lindblum was given a standing ovation.
The 26-year-old striker is loved by fans at Penn State after his successful battle with bone cancer.
The passion and love they showed me is incredible, so wonderful, he says.
Oscar Lindblum He spent his first five seasons in the NHL with Philadelphia Flyers.
Last summer, he was bought out of his contract with the club and now plays for the San Jose Sharks.
Its general manager, Chuck Fletcher, said it was the toughest decision he’d made in years.
For the first time, Oscar Lindblum has now returned to his former yard.
“Lovely and emotional”
The Philadelphia Flyers honored him by hanging his former jersey with the number 23 on his back in the locker room.
During the first commercial break, the Swede was honored with a video tribute on the jumbotron.
The video was followed by a standing ovation from both the local fans and Philadelphia Flyers players.
– I didn’t know they were going to show a video, it was so cute and emotional. It’s like a big family here. You can have good and bad moments, no matter, Oscar Lindblom says, they will be there for you and support you.
“There is no better person”
San Jose Sharks coach David Quinn was also impressed with the honor.
– She was special. I’ve only worked with him for a short time, but I really understand why people feel the way they do with him. There is no better person. David Quinn says it means a lot to the hockey community in general and to Philadelphia hockey in particular.
The San Jose Sharks won the match 3-0 after Eric Carlson scored the crucial first goal of the match.
Oscar Lindblum started the season at the San Jose Sharks with three assists in seven games.