"Make me proud"

[CB00]

This afternoon Elk River beat Anoka 5-4 in overtime. What makes this such a great story is the player who scored.

Jered Mclaughlin scored the game winning goal. This was Jered first varsity goal. What makes this even more special is Jered's father Jon McLaughlin passed away unexpectedly this summer. Jon was the Elk River Youth Hockey President and Elk River High Blue Line President. Jon was an amazing person who volunteered many hours in the community. Jon played high school hockey for Anoka in the 80's and the Anoka community honored Jon before the game today. He was very much apart of the Anoka community. His brother is an Assistant Coach for the Anoka Varsity.

Even though Elk River won the game, when they announced Jered Mclaughlin scoring the game winner. The entire crowd cheered. I thought it was moving.

Jon always told his kids before each game "Make me proud" . Tonight Jered you made you father proud.

[O-townClown]

What makes this such a great story is the player who scored.

Great story. Dad's definitely proud. Kudos to both teams...must've been a great game.

[MHGr8ness]

I hope that he knows his dad was there and was incredibly proud

[wblhockeyfan8]

That's a pretty cool story I think, thanks for posting!

[youngblood08]

Thanks for sharing that. Congrats young man, I am sure you will continue to make your father proud.

[slyer]

i don't remember my first varsity goal, but i can assure you that ALL the fans and jered will never forget his first goal. i was at the game and to see the anoka fans cheer was something that i will never forget, todays game wasn't about winning or losing it was about life, i still shed some tears thinking about it. dad was there jered, dad was there and you made him so proud

[urban iceman]

Thats the greatest story I"ve read in years, God bless him and his family!!

[slyer]

there is a nice article on hockey hub.

[starmvp]

there is a nice article on hockey hub.

http://www.mnhockeyhub.com/news_article ... r_id=32760