Donovan Sebrango's family gets emotional watching him take the ice for his first NHL game
The hometown kid suits up for his childhood team!
23 year old Ottawa native Donovan Sebrango suits up for his first NHL game tonight in his hometown with his family watching him from the front row.
It doesn't get much better than that, does it?
The big defenseman took to the ice before the rest of his team for his customary 'rookie lap' with his family on-hand to watch what certainly has to be a special moment for them. You can't help but smile from ear to ear when you see Momma Sebrango get emotional watching her boy go for a twirl.
Check it out:
There's nothing quite like a proud Hockey Mom watching her boy
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