There’s just something about Liam – John with Mike Sullivan, Associate Coach, and Liam and Shannon
There’s just something about Liam … Liam and Coach John Tortorella have become close friends over the three years we have been with the Rangers. Coach met Liam’s family, which includes his sister, Shannon, pictured next to John. Liam is a sled hockey player and an AVID Ranger’s fan, and Shannon also plays ice hockey. Liam calls and texts Coach Tortorella on a regular basis to check in with hockey activity, often making a few helpful “suggestions!”
Liam is pretty special, and there’s just something about him that “sticks” with Coach, who has met a lot of children over the years through the team foundations withwhom he has worked. Liam and his family are regular visitors to Ranger games, practices and MSG GARDEN OF DREAMS programs and events for children in the NY area.
John,
You might not get this personally and I may never hear from you … But I feel compelled to say a few thoughts about the story of Liam.
What an incerdible story Sir to say the least . When I first saw the story about Liam and the way you told it ,,,, well lets just say i needed a few tissues.
What A SPECIAL relationship you two seem to have. The GREAT HUGE smile that YOU and the Rangers give him is JUST AWESOME and it MAKES HIS WORLD. He has not been dealt a fair shake in life BUT you are making LIFE better for him.
I just wanted to say THANKS FOR ALL U DO for Him and ALL the children thru your foundation.