The St. John Scott IceCaps and more reaction to the NHL All-Star surprise
Unlikely hockey hero John Scott was a hot topic across social media Monday, as fans continued to celebrate the enforcer's MVP status at the National Hockey League All-Star Game.
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Scott, who was sent to the Montreal Canadiens' AHL affiliate St. John's IceCaps, scored twice during the three-on-three All-Star tournament Sunday night.
Not only did he relish the goals, Scott was selected by fans as the write-in MVP for the game.
The All-Star Game came after a few whirlwind weeks for Scott, who went from playing for the NHL's Arizona Coyotes to the AHL's IceCaps in mid-January, leaving his All-Star status in limbo.
Support for Scott came from fans and his new team, the St. John's IceCaps — or should we say, the St. John Scott IceCaps.
We hear your requests...but we don't think we're allowed to change to the 'St. John Scott IceCaps" or "St. John's Ice Scotts" <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLAllStar?src=hash">#NHLAllStar</a>
—@IceCapsAHLOk, you win.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NHLAllStar?src=hash">#NHLAllStar</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JohnScott?src=hash">#JohnScott</a> <a href="https://t.co/LNzB3WuXxU">pic.twitter.com/LNzB3WuXxU</a>
—@IceCapsAHL<a href="https://twitter.com/AnthonyGermain">@AnthonyGermain</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PlayersTribune">@PlayersTribune</a> makes even me appreciate hockey. Great story. This is what sport should be!
—@GatherallsThe face John Scott made when being announced All Star Game MVP 🐐😭<a href="https://t.co/p19DMGH38k">https://t.co/p19DMGH38k</a>
—@TheHockeyVinesGood things happen to good guys sometimes. Watching John Scott have this weekend hit me right in the feels. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JohnScott?src=hash">#JohnScott</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IceCapsAHL">@IceCapsAHL</a>
—@DonAnthony19John Scott with a goal and unreal celly! 🔥🔥<a href="https://t.co/L5KAaodx5A">https://t.co/L5KAaodx5A</a>
—@TheHockeyVinesNeedless to say, IceCaps fans are excited at the prospect of Scott hitting the ice in St. John's.
IF SCOTT HITS THE ICE AT MILEONE ON FRIDAY WE CHANT MVP!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/IceCapsAHL">@IceCapsAHL</a>
—@JohnRicheDear God, please let John Scott score lots of goals for the IceCaps down the stretch so we can see that celebration more! <a href="https://twitter.com/IceCapsAHL">@IceCapsAHL</a>
—@AdamReid_Vote John Scott for Mayor of St. John's.
—@mattwrightjokes