Fleury Receives 1st Star of The Game and a Fan Threw WHAT on The Ice? (VIDEO)

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Sam Walker
March 30, 2022 (8:48)

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Marc-Andre Fleury had a outstanding Minnesota Wild debut, and the crowd made sure he was smothered with cheers after every big save. Fleury received first start of his first start in a wild uniform, WATCH HIGHLIGHTS:

It's well known from fans that Marc-Andre Fleury's nickname is Flower.

It's given to Fleury as his name translated to French is «flower», and over the past couple of lengthy seasons for the goalie between the pipes it has become more common and common.

Fleury has spent 19 total seasons in the NHL, and has seen tons of «Flower» signs in warmups & games, but he's never witnessed one actually being thrown at him.

«I don't think it's happened before,» Fleury said with a huge smile. «I felt like a figure skater.»

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Fleury Receives 1st Star of The Game and a Fan Threw WHAT on The Ice? (VIDEO)

Marc-Andre Fleury had a outstanding Minnesota Wild debut, and the crowd made sure he was smothered with cheers after every big save. Fleury received first start of his first start in a wild uniform, WATCH HIGHLIGHTS:

Do you miss Fleury in a Blackhawks jersey?