Saku Koivu Returns From Cancer Ovation (04-09-2002)

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4 жыл бұрын

Molson Centre gives Saku Koivu a roaring ovation upon his return from cancer.
Game: Ottawa Senators @ Montreal Canadiens - April 9, 2002
Call/network: Dean Brown (play-by-play), Greg Millen (color) - Sportsnet East
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@yanl-c9748 4 жыл бұрын

top 10 greatest hockey moments of all time

@antonboludo8886 2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@j.s.1016 2 жыл бұрын

I fully agree. I have stored it in my KZfaq Top 10 playlist.

@richardfarrington1504 2 жыл бұрын

this is 8 of the top 10 greatest moments of all time, idk what the other 2 are

@toddgersh 2 жыл бұрын

Shame the kid from the Flyers never got a chance to get something like this.

@gregorysmaldino6947 2 жыл бұрын

what is your top 10?

@Mynameisnumber5 3 жыл бұрын

Legend has it that crowd is still cheering.

@nikolasgrenier9673 3 ай бұрын

was diagnosd with cancer in 2001,i was 4,watched this moment with my family cancer free the next year,tearing up a lot right now

@DogInPajamaPants 4 ай бұрын

One of the finest NHL stories of all time, not only because I'm Finnish, not only because Saku beat cancer and came back to play and raised hell, but because of the fans who were amazing. He is one of our national treasures, any Habs fan is a friend of mine.

@soap9816 3 ай бұрын

Any Finn is a friend of us

@dwayneantle1142 3 жыл бұрын

To me this was greater than a "feel good hockey story". It was a story about humanity, and a man's triumph over a cruel disease. Not sure how many people realize this, when he was first diagnosed he was given a 50/50 chance of survival! His response to this was "I'll be back before the season ends!! Amazing! Unreal!

@norco4life518 3 жыл бұрын

The reason he is my favourite player of all time. He might not have been the best in the league, but his determination and strength is something to be admired.

@Iamtheskidoostig 3 жыл бұрын

And played like a demon when he came back.

@norco4life518 2 жыл бұрын

KONG he played like hell spat him back out because they couldn’t handle his awesome sheer will

@antonboludo8886 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is amazing!

@WayneOReilly 2 жыл бұрын

@@sydcollado Dude it was in Montreal at the Molson Center my GF was there

@dr.madthumbz2689 2 жыл бұрын

That's the 20,000 you could actually hear, we were millions in our homes also cheering for this brother. Incredible, powerful moment! Go HABS Go!

@chrisbelos2834 3 жыл бұрын

Story time : i was at that game. had 4 tickets in the reds and went with 2 friends of mine and my gf. while the ovation was going, one of my friend was in a lineup waiting for hotdogs and missed it all. i was screaming and cheering as loudly as i can. i remember vividly that everytime i cranked it up, the crowd cranked it up also. pure madness. the habs won the game and a playoff spot on that day, the first in 4 years. still have the match sheet in a binder, along with the ticket stub.

@tyemaddog Жыл бұрын

Jealous.. I live in BC, and wasn't easy finding the games on tv to watch. But managed to that night. Was my favorite player for whatever reason as a kid. Watching him go from rookie, injuries, to captain and through this.. Man oh man. True role model. Saku will always be my favorite.

@chrisbelos2834 Жыл бұрын

Koivu = courage

@mightymacaque 2 жыл бұрын

Toronto fan here, love that Ottawa joined with habs fans to help make this special for Saku. I also love that every time the announcer talked, the cheers got louder to drown him out 😆.

@mpraka Ай бұрын

i heard the announcer talk aboutthat moment on the radio a couple months ago, he said it made him tear up, after all im just human he said or something like that.

@davidsita6941 3 жыл бұрын

This kills me every time ....as a montrealer makes me love my city .

@intellect4840 2 жыл бұрын

Same brother

@mightymacaque 2 жыл бұрын

I feel the same, and I'm a Leafs fan not living in Montreal XD. Second hand pride i guess.

@adamm1151 10 ай бұрын

That level of adoration and respect, very few men will experience in their lifetime.

@zaha352 2 жыл бұрын

What Saku has is "sisu", what we finns call it. It's something that no matter how bad your situation is, you'll never give up fighting

@domboulanger 5 ай бұрын

This night we all beat cancer

@wannabepoet9647 2 жыл бұрын

Iconic moment for NHL, Finnish hockey and Canadiens

@BloggerMusicMan 3 жыл бұрын

This was truly remarkable. Surviving is a great story; coming back to play elite level hockey within the season after being diagnosed is incredible.

@Ejexion Жыл бұрын

I was there at this game, in the box seats. People really did cheer right through the anthem. I remembered thinking that they might never stop, haha. What an amazing moment to have witnessed live!

@bucktaylor9178 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a leaf’s fan and I still get chills when I see this. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@shawnperry3815 3 жыл бұрын

This still sends shivers down my spine.

Жыл бұрын

Same for me.

@joeygray6859 3 ай бұрын

Still do for me years later

@tuntematonsotilas76 3 жыл бұрын

This and Mario's return make me always cry. Such a moment.

@jussisaari7683 3 жыл бұрын

Saku is Mario in his spare time. Mikko doubles as Luigi.

@pascaljutras178 Жыл бұрын

It was good to see Mario coming back but in his case the cancer was an easy one to treat. Situation for Saku was way more risky, his chances of survive were not the same at all.

@andreprefontaine3824 9 ай бұрын

@@pascaljutras178 no such thing as easy for cancer

@user-tm2jk9ym4w 3 ай бұрын

as a leaf fan...i had goose bumps on that evening watching this...and once again just now 22 yrs after...what a man on and off the ice...and a ninja fighting cancer...every one's hero and a prime example of a humble individual...many respects SAKU!!!!

@tyemaddog Жыл бұрын

Saku! My favorite player as a kid for whatever reason. Always exciting watching him play. Watching him from Rookie, injuries, team captain, and this, he will always be my favorite. A true role model.

@andrewwalsh6401 2 жыл бұрын

Montreal Canadian fans are the best fan base in the world out of any sport in the world. This is coming from a Leafs fan. 🍻

@norco4life518 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a fan since Guy Carbonneau was captain, and won’t be switching any time soon. Always was a habs fan and always will be. Koivu was one of my all time favourite players because he beat cancer and came back with a vengeance.

@Jimkoons43 5 ай бұрын

hahahahahahahahahaha, no they aren't

@DeluxeSlayer Ай бұрын

@@Jimkoons43What team has the best fanbase then?

@holoholopainen1627 9 ай бұрын

First Finnish born C - Captain of any NHL / LNH - Team ! This moment was - Surely was noticed at the other side of Atlantic too ! Merci - Kiitos - Thank You

@TheBendablespoons 3 жыл бұрын

Love how they quiet the announcer every time he tries to get them to listen to the anthem

@costantino8358 2 ай бұрын

This is why im a die hard habs fan , What a great moment . Go habs go

@humankirk9196 2 жыл бұрын

What's not said in this video is the Habs won the 8th and final playoff spot on that emotional night, leading to yet another playoff series against their forever archrivals the Bruins... which they defeated in six games, with Koivu being a leading scorer with 2G 5A

@JayMakinen 8 ай бұрын

Montreal fans are so nice and so loving. I met some canadians in Thailand that year. When it occured that I was from Finland and I was a hockey fan we became friends immediately

@redbeardryan8391 3 ай бұрын

22 years later and I still get goosebumps.

@ekeats2425 3 жыл бұрын

He is loved so much in the city and the team, wish he could have retired ba Hab

@crowlee5111 2 жыл бұрын

Montreal embraced saku and forever loves him. Canadians sure know how to make an ovation.

@robertoautore9252 4 ай бұрын

The greatest sports fans, congratulations to Saku Koivu for winning the battle against cancer something we don't see often.

@shahramkhodadadi9542 Жыл бұрын

I was at this game and still get goosebumps watching this…

@420people 2 жыл бұрын

The little Viking returns. Epic moment I'm a Leafs fan, Super Mario and Saku's return are some of my best hockey memories. MTL. You guys are nothing but love.

@En_Plein_Debribu 3 жыл бұрын

It makes me cry every time.

@mikrosixtysix Жыл бұрын

Crybaby

@rakketz5976 4 ай бұрын

This might be the greatest non-goal or win hockey moment of all time. Even as a leafs fan i get chills down my spine when saku steps on the ice.

@och70 3 жыл бұрын

The people who disliked this video must be fans of cancer. Seek help.

@SpooN12344321 3 жыл бұрын

i remember i was cying watching it... it was just mindblowing :)

@khalilac17 4 жыл бұрын

esti que je manque Saku

@math2222322 3 жыл бұрын

Montréal's spirit right there!

@user-sk3zr4eh5h 2 ай бұрын

If you get that response in Montreal from French Canadians, you know, that you are loved...

@siberiantiger1975 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you Saku 🙏❤️

@MarcoIdolo 3 жыл бұрын

Cancer is the fight that anybody can relate on, saku was feeling a big shy cause the attention was on him but I think the attention was on the common fight that we will maybe face someday that is cancer

@caesardicktator3301 9 ай бұрын

Now, the cancer is Russia!

@dundaravewine2390 3 жыл бұрын

Saku is a dude - so much respect.

@709mash 3 жыл бұрын

0:52 a wild Jay Baruchel appears!

@masaboy02 Жыл бұрын

I was 14 days old when that happened😁

@aaaaaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 2 жыл бұрын

I fucken cry every time man

@jonathanbernard411 3 жыл бұрын

SE moment me donne encore plus de frisson que la coupe de 93!!!!! sa pis l ovation du rocket probablement les 2 best moment du hockey que j ai connut!!!

@ITLIFER 2 жыл бұрын

Say what you will about Habs fans, they sure know how to honor thier own! 💪🏽

@costantino8358 2 ай бұрын

What a moment , I will never forget his day . Go habs go

@louisstabile1182 2 жыл бұрын

I mean, I know he got the best treatment possible that not everyone could always afford. Still a fucking feels-good story, kudos to Koivu for beating cancer. He'll always be my captain.

@David_Larkin 2 жыл бұрын

He was in Canada mate, everyone can get the best treatement regardless if they can afford it or not. That's the beauty of universal healthcare

@louisstabile1182 2 жыл бұрын

@@David_Larkin yes and no, sometimes the waiting just takes too long and it kills you. You can still go private in Canada to get immediate treatment

@aurorasstorm5877 2 жыл бұрын

@@David_Larkin Yes everyone can get the same treatment if they can live that long to wait for it. I know many who have died just waiting to get a catscan or an MRI because of the backlog so no it isn't all its cracked up to be.

@barsk1 2 жыл бұрын

Why does it matter how good treatment he got when he helped the montreal general hospital to get their first cancer scanner which in turn made diagnosing process faster. Also his foundation has kept raising money to help. I do believe his contributions helped a lot of people. Not a lot of people who have the possibility decide to help others in need.

@adamwatson6916 Жыл бұрын

@@David_Larkin he was treated in Finland . Not Canada.

@umadbrew 5 ай бұрын

Not one person with their stupid ass phone out... Miss those days.

@sergiolandz6056 4 ай бұрын

make phones great again, ban camera's on phones. That would solve a lot of problems, it would anger the slaves but who cares.

@TrickyHaze. 3 ай бұрын

The habs have the best fans hands down

@ericlunger8090 8 ай бұрын

I’m not crying, you’re crying.

@joshshute1591 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@Mahakasmieslapsi 4 жыл бұрын

thanks for this upload mate great work

@antonboludo8886 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing.

@MAC0319 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing… just amazing…

@FEBEAULIEU 8 ай бұрын

On l’aimais tu notre Saku!!!

@norco4life518 3 жыл бұрын

I still have a rookie card of his somewhere here

@choosenone2die Жыл бұрын

Fans gave Koivu an eight-minute standing ovation when he skated onto the Molson Centre ice for the first time on April 9, 2002, in the team's 80th game of the season. Koivu helped the team to gain a playoff spot and they went on to beat the top-seeded Boston Bruins in six games

@amxterxsu138 Жыл бұрын

i'm an oilers fan and i really don't like the habs, but... wow. just wow. incredible reception and incredible grit from koivu.

@mafiaboy23ca 2 жыл бұрын

The return of the little viking is a great memory of that time.

@jdigg2007 Ай бұрын

Awesome. Wish the French media wasn't so disrespectful towards him.

@JeanFrancoisLapointe-ur7ix 11 ай бұрын

❤

@marmeladi2000 3 ай бұрын

SAKU WAS MUCH BETTER PLAYER THAN HIS BORTHER

@jc339 3 жыл бұрын

did they win this game

@meganjodouin2669 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@mostertrucks 2 жыл бұрын

yes and they clinched a playoff spot with a win

@InsideTSX 2 жыл бұрын

4-3 Montreal vs Ottawa. No points for Saku but he scored 2 points the game after that and 10 pts in 12 games in the playoffs

@nepu6373 7 ай бұрын

I dont miss these Ottawa jerseys tbh

@ShawnS14 3 жыл бұрын

0:54 is that jay baruchel?

@thomastims6763 Жыл бұрын

It is, he's a big time Habs fan

@Daniel_Delayne 5 ай бұрын

Doesn't look anything like him

@ShawnS14 5 ай бұрын

Lol it actually is him Daniel. Thank you for your input@@Daniel_Delayne

@costantino8358 2 ай бұрын

Its not

@warriner1290 3 жыл бұрын

did he have good or bad hodgkins?

@adamwatson6916 Жыл бұрын

It's cancer . How could it be the good kind . He was given a 50/50 chance at survival and told he could be dead within months. So I think it was pretty bad .