New York Islanders goaltender Thomas Greiss reminds us why hockey players are great.
“To be doing good deeds is man’s most glorious task.” –Sophocles
Looking for another reason to adore Thomas Greiss?
Well, here’s one.
The man responsible for creating a logjam between the pipes raised autism awareness with his World Cup of Hockey mask. Thomas’s niece (who holds the distinction for being his biggest fan) has autism.
I'm so proud of him for supporting autism. Little do people know Thomas's biggest fan (who is my niece) has autism. pic.twitter.com/JJmNSjmOA9
— Brittney Greiss (@BrittneyGreiss1) September 15, 2016
When he was a member of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Greiss notably wore an Autism Awareness decal on the back of his helmet every single game.
This isn’t the first time Greiss has been involved in touching off-ice stories. In January, he bailed a Long Islander out of a bit of a pickle.
We went to Home Depot to test the raptor.Thomas got a towrope and has been helping all over #proudwife @NYIslanders pic.twitter.com/KbeS3OvFm1
— Brittney Greiss (@BrittneyGreiss1) January 23, 2016
Just another example of why hockey players are the best.
Former Isles skater Claude Loiselle will be a consultant to Garth Snow this season. Bold prediction: he won’t turn repeat his failures in Toronto, which included a dumpster fire.
Familiar face at #Isles rookie camp: Claude Loiselle, former AGM with TOR and former #Isles player, will be a consultant this season.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) September 16, 2016
Since joining the Isles, Mikhail Grabovski has been remarkably injury-riddled. His woes don’t seem to be going away, and writers such as Newsday’s Arthur Staple believe that he’s not going to be ready in time for the regular season.
Just saw Mikhail Grabovski at IceWorks. He's working out in the gym, not on the ice. Does not seem likely he'll be cleared for camp.
— Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) September 16, 2016
Highly-touted prospect Mathew Barzal was an early arrival to rookie camp. That news is very popular on Twitter.
.@Barzal_97 looking good out there on day one of Rookie Camp. #Isles pic.twitter.com/nWKtRbKPhn
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) September 16, 2016
