Watch: Gaudreau surprises birthday boy who lost Fort McMurray home
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For a 9-year-old boy from Alberta, few things compare to a little face time with your favorite hockey player.
That's exactly what Johnny Gaudreau of the Calgary Flames offered to a boy named Liam - whose family lost their home in the Fort McMurray fire - on his birthday.
.@johngaudreau03 gave Liam, who lost his home in the Fort McMurray fire, the best birthday gift ever.https://t.co/7WuqPK8LdQ
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) June 2, 2016
Gaudreau also sent a couple gifts as an added bonus.
Liam with his birthday gifts from Johnny! pic.twitter.com/I33DQylt8f
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) June 3, 2016
Well done, Johnny Hockey.
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