NHL’s Morgan Geekie of the Seattle Kraken to Play First Game After Daughter’s Birth with Hopes of ‘Dad Strength’

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The National Hockey League (NHL) is full of inspiring stories, and the latest one comes from Seattle Kraken player Morgan Geekie. Geekie is set to make his NHL debut with the Kraken on April 15th, just days after the birth of his daughter. Geekie’s story is one of dedication and determination, and he hopes to use the “dad strength” he has gained from becoming a father to help him excel in the NHL.

Geekie was selected by the Kraken in the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft and has been training hard since then to make sure he is ready for his first game. He was in the middle of his training when his wife went into labor, but he still managed to make it back in time for the birth of his daughter. Geekie was overjoyed to become a father and said that it was an “amazing experience”.

Geekie is now focused on his upcoming game and is determined to make the most of his opportunity. He believes that becoming a father has given him an extra boost of motivation and energy, which he hopes will help him perform well on the ice. Geekie also hopes that his story will inspire other fathers to strive for their dreams, no matter what life throws their way.

The Seattle Kraken organization is proud to have Geekie as part of their team and are looking forward to seeing him take the ice for the first time. Geekie’s story is one of dedication and determination, and it is sure to be an inspiration to many. He hopes to use the “dad strength” he has gained from becoming a father to help him excel in the NHL, and it will be exciting to see how he performs in his first game.

NHL's Morgan Geekie of the Seattle Kraken to Play First Game After Daughter's Birth with Hopes of 'Dad Strength'