Flames goalie Mike Smith helps man in wheelchair get through the snow
Not all heroes wear capes.
Some wear masks.
For evidence of this, I’ll refer you to the story that St. Louis broadcaster Kelly Chase shared Wednesday on Twitter:
Just watched Mike Smith jump out of his truck in the snow and help a man in a wheel chair cross the street @NHLFlames . Cause that’s what hockey players do. #bethereason
— Kelly Chase (@Chasenpucks39) December 20, 2017
Chase, who’s in Calgary in preparation for tonight’s Flames-Blues game, witnessed goaltender Mike Smith help a fellow man in need.
“Just watched Mike Smith jump out of his truck in the snow and help a man in a wheelchair cross the street,” Chase tweeted at 12:29 pm. “Cause that’s what hockey players do.”
Smith, who is a fiery competitor on the ice for the Flames, proved that he has a good heart. He proved he’s a Good Samaritan too.
This story comes less than two months after Alex Ovechkin gave his coat to a homeless man in Edmonton.
In an age where pro athletes make millions – Smith will collect $4.25 million this season – fans can sometimes be skeptical about the character of the players they watch. It’s nice to know that Calgary’s goaltender is someone to be proud of.