Make-A-Wish kid inks one-day contract with Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers haven't seen too many smiles at Rexall Place this season, but one sure was visible on Wednesday.
The larger-than-life smile came from pint-sized powerhouse Kohen Flett, an 8-year-old wunderkind who signed a one-day contract with the team - thanks to an assist from both Make-A-Wish Northern Alberta and the Oilers. Flett was diagnosed with a brain tumor at 15 months of age and is fending off low-grade Glioma that battles the nervous system.
Helping @cmcdavid97 with his equipment. pic.twitter.com/MRXOqvlZYL
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) February 17, 2016
With an ample amount of energy, Flett made his presence felt by helping superstar Connor McDavid with his equipment and joining coach Todd McLellan for a spirited pre-practice speech. Via the Edmonton Journal:
"It was the best day of my life."
Flett then took his act to the ice, showing the Oilers a thing or two with his skills while also taking Darnell Nurse down a peg. Nurse got the message and the two made up quickly.
Kohen's got some skills! ? pic.twitter.com/ckTNFfkg13
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) February 17, 2016
With enthusiasm like this, Flett could find himself back on the team in no time.
Just one of the guys! ? pic.twitter.com/W9sgfqCYuX
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) February 17, 2016
Biggest scrum of the day with Kohen and his pal @drtwofive! pic.twitter.com/a9ZQEdTrKT
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) February 17, 2016
Thanks for the great #wish day @EdmontonOilers @Oil_Foundation. Kohen had a blast with the team! #yeg #makeawish pic.twitter.com/MlAaToLFcs
— Make-A-Wish North AB (@MakeAWishNAB) February 18, 2016
