Mikko Koivu Retirement Ceremony In Full From The Xcel Energy Center In St. Paul, Minnesota

Who's cutting onions in here? Not me I swear 😭😭
Mikko Koivu has his number raised to the rafters at Xcel Energy Center in St Paul, Minnesota in this pregame ceremony prior to the meeting between the Nashville Predators and the Minnesota Wild. To all the Koivu fans, Minnesota fans and fans of the game around the world, enjoy!
#MikkoKoivu #JerseyRetirementCerermony #Number9 #WeLoveYouMikko

[@dj_muhiz]

It was so great that he paid respects to Demitra and Boogaard. Koivu is such a wonderful person!

[@WestSideWill1]

It was hard to hold tears back but then he went nd said that ...bring on the tissues

[@WWYD0]

Mikko Koivu was such an inspiration and role model for me growing up in Minnesota and playing hockey. His work ethic and the way you could tell he was invested into each and every game no matter the result really gave a positive role model for many young players. I know I for one tried to mimic that work ethic and investment in my game and it led to me being a strong team player and leader among the teams I was on. I am very glad to see that he is honored for everything he has given not only the Wild, but the State of Minnesota and the fans that were able to put their hopes of a franchise on his shoulders and he was willing to bear the burden.

[@josephwirtz8352]

16:48 “That’s not going to fix his slice.” Haha! Chirping him even at his number retirement! You got to love it!

[@TimestampGuy2020]

Thank you! I heard it when I was recording but didn't make note of it between drying my eyes😂😂🙏

[@josephwirtz8352]

@@TimestampGuy2020 I hear you! That was an emotional speech he gave! And him crying while his number was being raised, wow…a great choice of thumbnails by the way!

[@TimestampGuy2020]

Thanks Joseph the thumbnails hit me right in the feels!

[@Dionyseus100]

Thanks for the upload,couldn't watch the game

[@tonychen3368]

Congratulations Mikko, what an player.

[@icanbelievethatitisnotbutter]

It’s a shame we lost. Oh well still an amazing ceremony.

[@pontusbackman1863]

He was always underrated. Not a superstar but definitely one you'd want in your team. A leader, warrior, decent guy with very good skills in the defensive zone and could chip in points. His brother surely was flashier, but Mikko had a very good career on his own.

[@valencehockey1668]

Damn...

[@TimestampGuy2020]

😥😥😫🧅

[@johnosbourne5089]

Where is mommy Koivu?

[@TimestampGuy2020]

She was there. Sitting beside daddy Koivu

[@johnosbourne5089]

@@TimestampGuy2020 no I mean his wife

[@TimestampGuy2020]

Oh, no idea

[@VilleH83]

they split-up

[@travzimmerman1340]

@@TimestampGuy2020 He was bangin' chicks on the side so his wife left him. Not joking.