As we all know, the world of professional hockey is mainly seen as a business.
On the other hand, we are often fortunate enough to see some very nice gestures from players and team members.
Recently, Aaron Portzline, the reporter who covers the Columbus Blue Jackets, mentioned that he needed a kidney transplant.
Following this request, Jackets PR specialist Lindy Noel decided to get tested to see if she could donate one of her kidneys to Portzline.
Result: she was a match.
What a nice gesture!
Longtime Blue Jackets beat writer Aaron Portzline was in need of a kidney transplant. After posting about his medical condition, Blue Jackets communications specialist Lindy Noel stepped up, got tested, and was approved
(via @WOSU) pic.twitter.com/zImAbcd4GT
– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 27, 2024
It’s so nice to see such beautiful gestures in the world of sport.
People’s health is so much more important than anything else.
I love that the Blue Jackets’ employee didn’t hesitate for a second before taking steps to help Portzline.
To put it in perspective, it’s as if Chantal Machabée had given one of her kidneys to Renaud Lavoie.
According to the donor, we understand that the operation went very well and that his recovery is going wonderfully.
Glad to hear it from her.
Thanks to everyone for the support and well wishes! Reading them last night when I couldn’t sleep and then again this morning has been wonderful. All is well in recovery!
Thank you! pic.twitter.com/IIJij56rQW
– Lindy Noel (@lindannoel) April 27, 2024
Aaron Portzline has been covering the Blue Jackets since the club’s arrival in the NHL, in other words, since the 2000-2001 season.
I guess working for a team for 23 years gives you a real sense of belonging to the organization.
Professional sport is so beautiful as a whole.
We definitely need more people like Lindy Noel in the world.
Hats off to her for making this wonderful gesture.
In a gust
– That’s one way to look at it.
It’s as if the Habs had filmed the reunion footage between Martin St-Louis and John Tortorella https://t.co/wMPZ8Jvn8v
– Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) April 27, 2024
– Steven Stamkos scored two goals in Game 4 to avoid elimination against the Florida Panthers.
Goals in all four games
Five in the series
Two in Game 4 while facing eliminationSteven Stamkos(@RealStamkos91) is on another level in these #StanleyCup Playoffs. pic.twitter.com/Tq3gRECGBk
– NHL (@NHL) April 28, 2024
– Connor McDavid has, prior to tonight’s game, 84 points, including 30 goals, in 52 career playoff games.
Every player in the last 40 years with 9+ points through 3 playoff games:
– Wayne Gretzky
– David Pastrnak
– Connor McDavid (this season) pic.twitter.com/5lCF2F1K0H– Big Head Hockey (@BigHeadHcky) April 27, 2024
– Phew...
He’s now trying to find his attacker!https://t.co/eM6rwN00pk
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) April 27, 2024
– We learned moments before the game that Sergachev was back in the lineup. Well done.
SERGACHEV GETS AN ASSIST IN HIS RETURN TO THE BOLTS LINEUP pic.twitter.com/mTKA1ZOweo
– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 27, 2024