"We had fun," Crosby said with a smile. "We went with purple as our color in mind and I think we got everything purple, so we're good."
This is the 13th year that the Penguins have visited DICK'S Sporting Goods for "Project Bundle-Up," and it's something that the captain looks forward to every year, an opportunity to spend some time with the kids and make sure that they're set for the cold weather - which started setting in today.
"I think just getting to know the kids and seeing that they're going to get some good things here; at the end of the day, that's the most important thing," he said. "I'd say that's really what we take out of it.
"He then stopped and looked at Catalina with a grin.
"There's maybe a couple extra things in (the bag), I don't know," he said. "We'll see."
* Kris Letang shopped with an energetic 5-year-old named Carmen. After trying on a pair of boots, Letang asked her to test out how they feel. Carmen broke into a dance and strutted through the aisle as Letang looked on with a smile.
Minutes later, Letang couldn't hold back an "awe" after Carmen tried on a purple beanie and flashed a wide grin. They finished their day by getting their pictures taken at the Photo Booth. Letang looked through the various props asking, "Do you want to wear any of these, or just stay perfect like you already are?"
"To do the event is important for me because now I have kids," said Letang, who has a son and daughter. "It's super important to make sure they're well dressed for the winter."
* Zach Aston-Reese may be good at hockey, but his floss dance could use some work. He showed off his moves to Allen, 9. But Allen clapped back with a flawless floss followed by some more Fortnite moves.
* Patric Hornqvist pulled the double shift, shopping with two young boys. As they approached the checkout line, he saw an assortment of hats. "You need a Penguins hat. Let's get you a Penguins hat," he told 6-year-old N'ashon. Though it wasn't on their shopping list, Hornqvist made sure that his partner could rock the Black and Gold.
* Dominik Kahun was paired with 4-year-old Gabby, and the two were inseparable. Literally. As they walked around the store, Gabby held on tightly to Kahun's hand. As they rode the escalator down, they were nearing the bottom. Gabby held on to Kahun's hand the both of them jumped over the connective stair portion and landed safely on the other side.
* It was a good day for everyone, as every Penguin made an appearance to shop with the kids. It was an afternoon well spent.
"It's fun. I love having the opportunity to meet the kids and seeing the energy that they bring," Crosby said, "just how excited they are to get new stuff and meet some of the guys, that's what it's all about."
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