Of course, there’s almost no chance anybody reading this can relate to that feeling. But you can see it in the players’ faces when it happens. It’s like, that’s the moment it really sets in. Like the hockey gods are looking down on you and saying “Welcome to the NHL, kid. Enjoy your stay.” It’s a special feeling for not only the player and his family, but the fans watching and supporting.
We all saw how excited Toronto Maple Leafs winger Andreas Johnsson was upon scoring his first NHL goal on Saturday night. After taking six shots on net prior, he finally banked in a rebound and literally started jumping up and down.