When a legend like Gordie Howe passes away during his sport’s championship series, you know that a tear-jerking tribute is in order.
NHL, Sharks honor Gordie Howe with touching tribute video during Game 6
The hockey legend passed away on Friday.
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The Detroit Red Wings legend and hockey ambassador passed away on Friday at the age of 88, the morning after the San Jose Sharks extended the Stanley Cup Final with a Game 5 win. The NHL had to wait a few more days for an in-game tribute, but it was well worth it.
Before the second period of Game 6 in San Jose, the Sharks showed this video in Mr. Hockey’s honor.
A tribute to Mr. Hockey. https://t.co/3VQb77UlId
— NHL on NBC (@NHLonNBCSports) June 13, 2016
The Penguins and Sharks also wore decals of Howe’s famous number nine on their helmets during pregame.
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