Detroit Red Wings’ Captain Dylan Larkin Shares Tragic News
Our hearts go out to Dylan Larkin and his family (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
Dylan Larkin, of the Detroit Red Wings, shared on Instagram early Friday morning that he and his wife have lost their unborn child, a girl who was expected to arrive in April.
The Red Wings captain missed back-to-back games this week due to an undisclosed reason. Now we know why he was absent from the games on Wednesday and Thursday against the New York Rangers and the Chicago Blackhawks.
In the Instagram post, Larkin said, “This week my wife and I said goodbye to our baby. It’s hard to find words or positivity in this, but we greatly appreciate your support and understanding, and thank you for respecting our privacy.”
Dylan and his wife Kenzy got married on August 6th of this year. The baby would have been the couple’s first child. Our thoughts are with them and their family during this difficult time.
When I read this news earlier today, I let out an audible gasp. I don’t know Dylan, but I can sympathize with him. Being a dad is the top honor I’ve had in my life. Being a hockey guy like him, spending time around the rink with your kids is priceless, and doesn’t last long enough.
On a personal note, the same thing happened to my wife and me. It sucks, but there’s only one thing you can do…keep trying. I have two beautiful kids that I wouldn’t trade for the world. I sometimes think about what that first baby would’ve brought to the world, but not for too long. Life happens and I was doubly blessed after.
My thoughts and prayers to the Larkin family in this sad time. Hopefully, Dylan can get back on the ice soon enough and move on with life through the help of his family and teammates.
Pictures From The Detroit Red Wing/Boston Bruins Alumni Game
What a great alumni game in Fraser Saturday night! The Boston Bruins alumni took on the Red Wings alumni for charity as Big Boy arena. Legends like Mickey Redmond, Rick Middleton, Red Berenson, Kenny “the rat” Linseman, Darren McCarty, Larry Murphy, Dino Ciccarelli, Joe Mullen, John Wensick, and lots more, were on hand to put on a great show for the fans.
For more info on the charities involved, punch up the link here.
The final score was the Bruins 8, the Wings 7. The game started off a little slow with each team feeling charitable, but as crunch time came near the end of the game, young horses like Darren Helm, Jakub Kindl, Danny DeKeyser and others started forcing the play. It was all a little too late, as Boston took home the trophy.
For me personally, it was great to see some of these legends, on and off the ice. Some of these guys brought back childhood memories of watching them play when I was a youth hockey player. A special thanks to Joe Neville for asking me to take part. I LOVED working with my friends Ben Holden and Sean Baligian. I’ve known those guys for years, but never had the chance to work with those two pros. The after party at Ciccarelli’s was outstanding. Also, thanks to the crew of The Prep for all their hard work!
Check out some pictures of the game below…
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Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history.
Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.
