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Hero Fan Saves 4-Year-Old From Flying Puck at Hockey Game

A quick-reacting spectator, Andrew Podolak, prevented a potential severe injury by blocking a stray puck during a Cleveland Monsters game.

  • Andrew Podolak's swift action averted what could have been a serious injury for 4-year-old Nasir during a Cleveland Monsters AHL game.
  • The incident, captured on video by Nasir's mother, Asia Davis, quickly went viral on social media platforms like TikTok.
  • Asia Davis expressed deep gratitude towards Podolak, describing his intervention as life-saving.
  • Following the event, the Cleveland Monsters invited Podolak, Davis, and Nasir to a special game where they participated in a ceremonial puck drop.
  • The story highlights the unpredictability and potential dangers of live sports events, underscoring the importance of alert spectators.
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