Kings Article: Jonathan Quick Comes Home, Helps A Good Cause

[deeshamrock]

Good read about another King with a great heart.

http://www.courant.com/sports/hockey/hc-jon-quick-stanley-cup-0707-20140706,0,1809646.story

HAMDEN — Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick said he owes a lot of his success to his late youth hockey coach, Jason Pagni. On Sunday, at Hamden High's Joseph Bruno Field, the Stanley Cup champion goaltender tried his best to return the favor.

Less than a month removed from his second championship in three seasons, Quick held a private Stanley Cup viewing fundraiser for Hamden Youth Hockey players and their families. The event raised money for the Gabriella & Madelyn Education Fund, established for Pagni's daughters following his death in a one-car crash in North Haven on Jan. 31.

"He's one of the best guys I ever met," Quick said. "He's very special to me, I've known him for a long time and he was very special to a lot of hockey players that he coached or played with. I think there are a lot of guys that grew up in this area that he taught who are succeeding on the professional level, the college level. They all owe a lot to him. I was very fortunate to be able to meet him, spend time with him and call him my friend. It means a lot to be able to try to give back to everything he's given to me."

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[Legionnaire]

Well done Quickie!!! Not only did you help kids but you also showed it was not all about what team you play for to adults.

 

[KingsCourt]

Class act!