WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Cody Eakin stepped onto the ice for the start of the Golden Knights’ morning skate Tuesday at Bell MTS Place and saw a familiar face.
And since the ice sheet still was setting up from being resurfaced moments earlier, Eakin had time to wave at his preschool-aged nephew sitting near the bench and share a few words.
“He’s at that age where his curiosity is overwhelming, and what better than to show him a little pregame skate?” Eakin said. “It’s great. I only get to do it once, so it’s short and sweet this time.