Bobby Butler's Dad Reacts to Son Making Olympic Team
This Emotional Moment Between a Father and Son Is Exactly What the Olympics Are All About
TFW you tell your dad that you've made the US Olympic Team 🙌🏻#TeamUSA 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/ASoOYYXS4Z
— Milwaukee Admirals (@mkeadmirals) January 1, 2018
There are so many things to love about the Olympic Games — impressive acts of athleticism, examples of good sportsmanship, and so much more. But nothing gets to us quite like a heartwarming Olympic journey, especially when the dedicated families who've supported their athletes from the start are involved! So when ice hockey team the Milwaukee Admirals posted an emotional video of undrafted player Bobby Butler sharing the news of his Olympic team placement with his dad, we were reduced to a puddle of tears.
Because hockey players with NHL contracts won't compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics, it means that many athletes who never expected to compete in the Olympics will have their chance to shine on the world stage — perhaps even bringing home a medal. So it's no surprise that Butler's dad has such a sweet response to his son's great news. Now we just can't wait to see him on the sidelines in Pyeongchang, South Korea!
