The Michigan Chronicle’s Amber Ogden reported that the Red Wings hosted a 10-year-old hockey whiz who happens to be from Detroit at Tuesday’s practice, and today, DetroitRedWings.com’s Jonathan Mills has more about Scott Hart’s visit with Tyler Motte:
A native of Detroit’s westside, Hart started playing hockey roughly six years ago. Hart’s love for the game has only grown since then, prompting his parents to build him a backyard rink that the family has maintained for the past four winters.
For Motte, who was born in St. Clair, Mich., hockey also was a big part of his childhood.
“The few Red Wings games that we got down to in Detroit were always important and awesome,” Motte said. “Growing up, watching great teams but getting into other hockey like college hockey and the [Port Huron Prowlers]. Going to those games and getting signed sticks, pucks and all that goes a long way. I remember being [Hart’s] age and what it meant to me and is part of my hockey career.”
Before wrapping up their combined post-practice media session, Hart told Motte that he hopes “you guys can make it to the playoffs.”
The 29-year-old forward smiled.
“We’ll do our best for you, buddy,” Motte said. “We look forward to seeing you at the game.”
