I remember a game right before Christmas but I can’t recall the year but it was against Winnipeg. Johnny ended up with a hat trick I believe but had a beauty goal where he stripped Schiefele. It was special because the entire Dome broke out in a “Johnny” chant and his brother Matthew was there chugging beers and they showed him on the Jumbotron and everyone was cheering. I felt like in that moment Johnny was always going to be a Flame as it seemed like his family loved it here. So sad that we lost them both. Looking back on the 20+ years I have been attending Flames games my season ticket run was the 16-22 years and I think I have watched Johnny more than any other person player over the years and feel fortunate I was able to see so many exciting moments like Jagr’s lone goal, game 6 against Vancouver and Game 7 against Dallas. I also have fond memories of sitting in my company seats with my Dad just after Christmas in 2014 when Johnny scored 2 quick goals in a routing of the Oilers.
RIP Johnny and thanks again for all the memories.
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