Connor McDavid remembrance of Oilers superfan Ben Stelter - Source: Getty
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid continues to hold a special place in his heart for young superfan Ben Stelter, who passed away in August 2022 at just 6 years old after battling brain cancer.
Stelter's inspirational battle and infectious personality captured the hearts of McDavid and the entire Oilers organization. He was first introduced to McDavid in September 2021 and went on to meet the whole team in March 2022, lining up with the players for the national anthem as the Scotiabank Skater.
"For anybody that met Ben, he had such a personality," McDavid said (per NHL.com).
"He was a 5, 6-year-old kid and had so much life and so much personality, he was just destined to do big things. Even though he's no longer with us today, you can tell that his legacy lives on and will live on for an extremely long time."
