NHL community honors mothers on Twitter

Select NHL players took to Twitter on Mother's Day to extend their wishes to their moms.

Among the highlights include New York Islanders forward Kyle Okposo not only thanking his mom, but extending his wishes to his wife, Danielle, who his celebrating her first Mother's Day. Elliana Okposo was born in January.

According to Florida Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo, Mother's Day is the only time of year he makes his own bed. And the NHL simply asked, "Who needs a vase when you have the Stanley Cup?" while providing a picture of flowers inside the trophy.

Who needs a vase when you have the #StanleyCup? Happy Mother's Day, hockey moms. pic.twitter.com/iQPGnGxY5G

— NHL (@NHL) May 11, 2014

Happy Mother's Day! The only day of the year I made my own bed..... #MadeMomFeelSpecial

— Strombone (@strombone1) May 11, 2014

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there but especially mine! I'd be lost with out her pic.twitter.com/buPT3DB2tb

— Brendan Gallagher (@BGALLY17) May 11, 2014

Happy Mothers Day to all the moms out there! Thank you to my mom for everything you've done for me throughout my life! #you'rethebest

— Kyle Okposo (@bookerT2116) May 11, 2014

I know sometimes it isn't easy taking care of Ellie and me but my wife does a hell of a job. I love you Danielle and Happy First Mothers Day

— Kyle Okposo (@bookerT2116) May 11, 2014

Make it a special day for your moms #HappyMothersDay

— Michael Grabner (@grabs40) May 11, 2014

Happy Mother's Day to my Beautiful momma and everyone else's. #loveyou http://t.co/B1eAAEYm7Z

— Cam Atkinson (@CamAtkinson13) May 11, 2014

Happy Mothers Day to all of the incredible moms out there. You ladies are a special people and do amazing things for those around them.

— Brendan Morrison (@7bmo) May 11, 2014

.Happy Mothers Day! Don't know what we would do without them!

— P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) May 11, 2014

Happy Mothers Day to all the beautiful moms and not to forget all the single parent fathers out there! #doubleduty #mommaward love you!!

— Joel Ward (@JRandalWard42) May 11, 2014

Happy Mother's Day to all the great moms out there! Hope you have a great day!! #MomKnowsBest @flyporter24

— chris porter (@32porterhouse) May 11, 2014

Love you Mom! Happy Mother's Day to all Moms ! pic.twitter.com/CVLIXIvlQk

— Martin Brodeur (@MartinBrodeur) May 11, 2014

Happy Mother's Day Mom! So grateful for the continuing sacrifices u make to allow me to pursue my dream. See u soon! pic.twitter.com/AykXkCjxZQ

— Colin McDonald (@ColinMcDonald13) May 11, 2014

Happy Mother's Day to the one and only Deb Conacher (my mom) Being the number one mother in the world 24 years in a row isn't an easy task!

— Cory Conacher (@conhockey19) May 11, 2014

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful mothers out there! May you all have a great day!

— Justin Faulk (@JustinFaulk27) May 11, 2014