This is why they came.
After the LA Kings practiced at Mercedes-Benz Arena on Tuesday, they walked off the ice to greet a group of young Chinese hockey players. At first, the boys and girls stood on the sides, wearing the jerseys of their local teams, waiting patiently, clearing a path.
Then they swarmed.
There was
Jonathan Quick
, and
Jeff Carter
, and
Anze Kopitar
. The kids jumped up and down, held out jerseys and hats and markers, and squealed. There was
Tanner Pearson
, and there was …
Well, it didn't matter who it was. There was another NHL player right here in Shanghai.
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