Kevin Hayes gifts signed stick to Sean Farrell before NHL debut

Before to Sean Farrell's NHL debut, Montreal Canadiens prospect Kevin Hayes of the Philadelphia Flyers gave Farrell a signed stick.

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A note from Hayes wishing Farrell success on his debut was engraved on the stick.

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Farrell played collegiate hockey for Harvard University before being taken by the Canadiens in the fourth round of the 2020 NHL Draft.

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Hayes' gift made Farrell happy, and he praised him for his thoughtfulness as a fellow hockey player.

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The fact that both Hayes and Farrell played collegiate hockey in the US before breaking into the NHL gives them a connection.

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Hayes commended Farrell's abilities and expressed his admiration for his undergraduate performance.

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Against the Flyers, the same team that Hayes is presently playing for, Farrell made his NHL debut.

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Despite Farrell making his NHL debut, the Canadiens were defeated by the Flyers 3-2.

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Upon his NHL debut, Farrell's parents were present, and they were ecstatic to watch him play live.

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In response to Hayes' thoughtful act, the Canadiens organization and Farrell's family expressed their gratitude.

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