Ron Hainsey sends message to Toronto after deadly van attack
Maple Leafs defenceman Ron Hainsey delivered an emotional message to all those affected by the tragic van attack that claimed the lives of 10 people in the north end of Toronto Monday afternoon.
The Bolton, Connecticut, native extended his condolences and was nearly brought to tears as he spoke to Sportsnet’s Kyle Bukauskas ahead of Game 6 against the Boston Bruins.
"We're going to play our heart out for this city."
Ron Hainsey has a special message for the City of Toronto after today's tragic event. pic.twitter.com/CvglPly4Zy
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 23, 2018
“On behalf of myself and my teammates, we’d like to extend our deepest sorrow and thoughts to all the victims, the victims’ families, the men and women first on the scene, the brave men and women first on the scene, who do so much to keep everybody safe — thank you so much,” he said.
“Hold your loved ones tight. Give them an extra kiss tonight. I know I will, because you just never know anymore. As for tonight — we’re going to play our heart out for this city.”
The Maple Leafs held a pre-game moment of silence to honour the victims of the van attack at Yonge and Finch in Toronto which has, as of this posting, left 10 dead and another 15 injured.
A moment of silence for those affected by today's tragic event in Toronto. pic.twitter.com/lcVhCB36gS
— NHL (@NHL) April 23, 2018