The Stars went all out for McDuffie on Wednesday, organizing a game with the whole team against McDuffie's youth hockey team and gave them the complete professional experience that included a police escorted arrival on a bus, a scrap with Dallas defenseman John Klingberg and postgame interviews.
The Dallas Stars Foundation and Make-A-Wish Foundation partnered to make the game of a lifetime happen for McDuffie, who was born with heart condition, and his teammates on The EKGs.
McDuffie dropped the ceremonial puck
at the Stars' game on Dec. 8 and the Stars shared his story on the scoreboard. After McDuffie, who loves playing hockey, dropped the puck, they surprised him by announcing he'd get his wish to play against the Stars.
McDuffie's big day on Wednesday started with The EKGs hopping off a bus at the Stars' practice facility, StarCenter in Frisco, Texas. They were welcomed by a lively crowd of fans who'd come out to watch the scrimmage.