PITTSBURGH — A local high school football player who is in the hospital after getting hurt during a game got a surprise visitor this week.
Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins stopped at the Children's Home and Lemieux Family Center in Pittsburgh to visit Hayden Hamilton, according to NHL.com.
Sometimes in difficult situations, simple gestures can make a huge difference.
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) September 25, 2018
Earlier today, Geno visited one of his biggest fans, Hayden Hamilton. While Hayden has a tough road ahead, he was reminded to take things day by day... And today was a great day. pic.twitter.com/xUX0GoyBxb
Hamilton has been in the hospital since Aug. 31, when he suffered a severe spine injury during the season opener for Laurel Junior Senior High School in New Castle.
According to NHL.com, the Penguins center gave the 15-year-old sophomore a signed jersey and stick.
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