After a grueling season full of missed opportunities and close calls, it finally happened on Thursday night: Tommy Hawk caught the puck.
GOAL: Kane to Tommy Hawk. Nothing but net. pic.twitter.com/rqKpDiynzb
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) April 8, 2021
After having to alter his pregame ritual without fans in the United Center this season, Patrick Kane had resorted to tossing a puck to Chicago Blackhawks mascot Tommy Hawk, instead of the fans near the Chicago bench. The Kane toss to Tommy has become edge-of-your-seat entertainment this season.
Oh my goodness: #Blackhawks honor Patrick Kane and his pregame ritual by launching a bunch of pucks to @BhawkTommyHawk 😂 pic.twitter.com/B9tg3Sr4Na
— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) March 23, 2021
The will they or won’t they all season has been captivating.
In home game No. 21 this season, Kane and Tommy Hawk finally connected!
HE'S DONE IT!
You've gotta watch tonight's pregame puck toss featuring @88PKane and @BHawkTommyHawk! pic.twitter.com/7CarFJgZ42
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) April 9, 2021
I think it’s time to plan the parade.