St. Louis’ emotional story about Mom as jersey is raised to rafters

Watch as Martin St. Louis has touching moment talking about his mother during his number retirement.

[@FoxGoalie]

Him scoring on Mother's Day in the playoffs right after she passed away is one of my favorite moments in the NHL. Gets me every time I see the goal.

[@OSSY17]

I'm a swedish Canucks fan ,damn this made me cry when he scored at mothers day ! Respect to Martin

[@ryverdunderman8798]

"Mom I think I did" that is when my heart broke

[@mxrtinni]

Bewbz same

[@tylerthenhlnerd5046]

Bewbz yep I was there that what did it for me

[@itzruiz5556]

Ryver Dunderman same

[@simonneal8316]

Marty's story deserves to become a movie. This guy is the one who always tells you not to give up even if circumstances and the whole world are against you. No doubt, Marty deserved this more than anyone else. Thank you for being the thunder. Always a legend! A small guy with a heart bigger than life!

[@michaelreichold5782]

The little engine that did

[@parkerbeard6170]

Eventhough he only played for the Rangers for a short time, what an amazing year and a half he had with us! I always liked him even in 2004, and when I heard rumors he could potentially be a Ranger around the lockout I was hopeful! When the Rangers fell behind 3-1 to Pittsburgh and his mother passed. I felt horrible and hopeless for any comeback. I was amazed how close the team came for Marty!

[@rangersfan1324]

As a rangers fan I cried...

[@carlysanzo8760]

NHL Collection me too

[@Tek3333]

NHL Collection as a kings fan it had me tearing up

[@patlind4473]

NHL Collection same.

[@carlysanzo8760]

Tek3333 everyone probably had to tear up or cry watching this

[@CDNSpartan]

Same I am an Oilers fan and this had me tearing up

[@dylanlevy5318]

My mom passed away when I was young.. this had me in tears

[@davfernape]

[@saltyszn8]

Dylan Levy My heart goes out to you that's tough 🙏

[@nickolson2909]

stay strong brother!

[@musicman76enator]

Mine passed away when I was young too

[@belainegibsson.2082]

He was always one of the players that I had tremendous respect for. Undrafted, told his size would keep him down... what a guy. Congrats Marty!

[@parkerbeard6170]

Former Ranger/teammate Mats Zuccarello looked up to him as a kid! Mats dealt with the same kind of adversity. He said it was extra special to him that his favorite player was his teammate for a short time and even became buddies in the locker room! It doesn't matter how big or small you are, if you wanna do something do it!

[@ss-we7hm]

Respect🙏

[@adamfarmerjft9643]

I was pissed when Marty left. Held a grudge until he retired. But he is arguably the best to ever pull on he black/blue and white. You'll forever be a bolt Marty

[@isamarchambers]

i’m more pissed at yzerman then i am marty. if it weren’t for him snubbing him from team canada he would have retired a bolt.

[@adamfarmerjft9643]

Isaac Chambers I’ll never be mad at stevie y. He helped us become the monster we are right now.

[@obscenetelevision7899]

so awesome to watch this! he was my favorite player growing up. I have always been the smallest in all of my classes, and of course my hockey teams. but i idolized this man and the way he played so i tried to mirror it. Im now 23 standing at 5'6 175 lbs and i know first hand, its not the size of the dog in the fight but the size of the fight in the dog. Thank you Marty St. Louis for everything you've done for not only me but the great sport of hockey.

[@wildwilie]

From being raised in Montreal, the habs were always my favorite team. But always loved watching St-Louis and Lecavalier at Tampa. Now I can only hope Cole Caufield can be a St-Louis of a new generation.

[@davidhazlitt7496]

Your mom is watching from up above

[@DanielNYR]

I'll never forget his goal on mothers day. The most emotional goal I've ever seen a hockey player score. Love ya Marty.

[@xsavvy67]

Live the rest of your life to the fullest, Marty. The hockey community will always suppourt you...

[@csonkaperdido]

Legend. In 20 years, there will be more #'s hanging up in the rafters. But Marty is always gonna be loved here in Tampa. #26 #4 Soon to be joined by... #91 #77 But #26 and #4 will always be the joint #1 here in Tampa. You're a legend Marty, and yes - you showed em. Showed em all how to be a classy guy and a great hockey player at the same time. Hall Of Famer - Number 26 from the Tampa Bay Lightning... 2004 Stanley Cup Champion.... MARTIN ST LOUIS

[@austonsplatpoo1705]

that poor kid was so cold that made me laugh a lil after that emotional roller-coaster I was just on

[@condorsgameplay]

good for him he earned it he has worked hard to get here

[@drewdawg4203]

Getting teary eyed. His players tribune story is good too.

[@opshan4269]

Growing up as a Bolts fan I never really thought about what a privilege it was to watch him play every night. Tonight made me remember how much I missed seeing him on the ice. All the incredible moments that he created, I hope will never be lost on the hockey world. It's bittersweet, seeing his jersey go up to the rafters. Not only are we recognizing his legend, we're also recognizing the fact that there will never be another player quite like him ever again.

[@emiljohansson749]

a true legend

[@edmontonboy99]

When I’ll get home from school, I’m gonna tell my mom I love her

[@gtibro6799]

martin saint louis you are truly missed buddy, god bless and lets go lighting lets win the cup , habs fan here!!!

[@joshuabutterwick8768]

Total Class Act!

[@tcuncon]

TheLegend26

[@benn3742]

louis troxler lol

[@Blueicyyy]

louis troxler 27*

[@Blueicyyy]

louis troxler o nvm I get what ur referring too now

[@Wamuel503]

louis troxler lmao

[@TheGritcast]

louis troxler savage

[@austinmurphy17]

One of my all time faves, congrats Marty

[@jordangray679]

Marty is one of my all time favorite players. Well deserved!

[@maddiehouser5065]

It doesn't matter who you are or what team you support this is heartbreaking and sweet

[@galebaldwin8049]

What a beautiful heavenly comment that goes deep in our heart.

[@Metallicadude3187]

I never thought I would cry. But then again I felt a lot of emotions for him when I first heard the news his mom passed away. It's a heart wrenching feeling when you lose someone you know especially someone you know your whole life.

[@chrisbauman2562]

You most certainly showed them. You were one of the best players in my era to watch

[@cloralenbleach5035]

alright who's cutting the onions?

[@plainbagel9192]

I just started cracking up emotionally when he said go show them marty

[@CHIZ4]

coming from a devs fan this was so well deserved congrats Marty

[@H1nezy4]

He was my favorite player outside of Pittsburgh when I was growing up just because of him proving the odds against him because of his height

[@ethandoherty3334]

This gave me the chills😭🙏

[@drewdawg4203]

When the announcer said "Martin St. Louis ". I was like "SAY IT WITH YOUR CHEST "

[@GurjantSingh-il7qp]

A legend as a player and a person

[@benk9418]

Marty is a legend but also emotional 😭

[@Max-yk5ve]

This even made me cry

[@noahbland3907]

There are no words 😥

[@musicman76enator]

God Bless Martin St. Louis.

[@parkerbeard6170]

As a Rangers fan, I gave up hope when they fell behind Pittsburgh 3-1 in the series. I gave up hope that they could come back against a powerful Pens team. When I heard the devastating news about Marty's Mom, I felt heartbroken for him and his family. Plus I felt like he wasn't going to want to play game 5 and it was going to put a big hole in the Rangers. But the team and Marty went on a tear immediately the Pittsburgh couldn't stop! Game 5 the team rallied for him, then it was special for me that he scored that Game 6 Goal on Mothers day! Then Assisted the Game winner in 7!

[@4starhero600]

Wow amazing!

[@jmoriarty8000]

I love St. Louis this was so sad

[@BuyBBStonk]

St.Louis.. the GOAT. It would be disrespectful to think otherwise in this moment.

[@cheltv87]

Jesus that was rough. Respect

[@MainOffenderKZ]

gosh, im crying here.

[@tarabarrera3308]

"Mom I think i did" 😥

[@peterstoeckner1014]

Gotta Give Martin St. Louis Some Respect. 🙏🏼

[@peterstoeckner1014]

Stay STRONG Marty!!!

[@falerdog]

dammit Marty just as it stopped being tearing inducer to watch you and your mom's passing in the viral inspirational hockey music videos you smack this down on us....

[@marcosfernandini1978]

Stand up family. With torts, Phil Esposito, victor hedman, Jeff vinick, stamkos and many more hockey Gods present in a sold out Amalie arena Tampa Florida. What a truly great moment. Hockey brings out the best in everone

[@samgoldston8915]

WE LOVE YOU MARTY

[@alexrodrigues5623]

yes a true legand

[@David-yz7de]

Boy that was hard on me I so love my Mom.

[@evanfear5917]

What a player, hall of fame since day one

[@nicknyrfan6720]

I love Marty

[@connorduncan7358]

WHOS HERE IN 2021!?!?! B2B CHAMPS BABY GO BOLTS!!

[@bruhrengoku2712]

I cried

[@andreasanoussos5887]

Respect

[@mvdbutler]

legend number 26 forever in Tampa bay

[@porterporter5506]

not the biggest guy in hockey, but a huge Hart, and this days Rudy, but for the nhl. awesome career, nothing but respect

[@jeanluke39]

And now, this man is the HABS head coach... isnt that wonderfull ❤

[@Kauppamopo]

waiting for numbers #4 and #19 to join that club

[@micklejerdin1064]

was at the ceremony, believe this was against the kings where vasi made that incredible behind the back glove save

[@xXxSoRiAnOxXx]

oh god these feels

[@Redstorm1220]

this shud be try not to cry challenge... I'm being serious I'm not trying to joke around

[@dawsonthibert9816]

R.I.P St.Louis Mom

[@cellybigtime1833]

Okay I'm a pens fan and still cried

[@brianschlaf547]

Congrats Marty#26!

[@thomastherriault6199]

Is somebody cutting onions in here?

[@edmontonboy99]

This is too much 😭😭

[@longshot4892]

Awwwww

[@stonedstakegaming5458]

Mom I think I did 😢😢😢😢😢

[@ilikepop44]

Why'd they play U2 while it was going up? Tampa plays that song too? Thought it was just Van.

[@RachelOfArcadia]

The Mother’s Day goal is right up there with Michael Jordan winning the NBA Finals on Father’s Day.

[@stevenisboss123]

St.Louis... the only player on the rangers that i didnt hate

[@isaiahaquilario1213]

The legend27

[@ginagray2660]

And his friend in February will be beside him

[@kaafedt]

Poor Marty

[@ruthwebber9160]

yah I do

[@andylehoux409]

The guys who disliked this video has no life...

[@benk9418]

Speech

[@alexkreiling2613]

I was there

[@seamusbelisle5425]

HOF inductee next year

[@pottytheparrot310]

Seamus Belisle Him and Brodeur are locks

[@anthonyv9949]

I feel bad for your mom

[@hazardous0887]

Seeing someone hoist the Stanley cup, yeah, that's an amazing sight to see. But to see a player be immortalized in the rafters and have their number retired forever? .... That's otherworldly ...

[@saltyszn8]

Stamkos was probably crying to😰#Martin Strong

[@samuelattias944]

New Montreal Canadiens Interim Head Coach

[@TB-Snowman-85]

Witnessed Bolts history from sec 305 Row L seat #1

[@lucasgarrido2784]

Last time MSL was in this arena before this night he was booed like crazy. Keep that in mind

[@jackwall9161]

so sad

[@jackwall9161]

his wife kind of hot though

[@F82M4yvr]

Damm ninjas cutting onions..

[@abradolfflincler9252]

I'll admit I'm still a bit salty about him requesting a trade, but I can put that behind me simply because of all the other great things he did

[@ziggymorris8760]

I am surprised he was the first, would have thought Vinny

[@lukefinlay3027]

⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡

[@vivianesalem8532]

😓😓😓

[@vuknikolic3476]

People that dislike dont have heart

[@darabqureshi3184]

Let's GO BOLTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@djtrankilo231]

Are LeCavalier and Khabibulin next?

[@TheMrwwekid13]

Damn who brought the onions in my room holy crap

[@theredviper9842]

FuR10uS ikr someone did that to me too :(

[@gameshowfanatic9311]

It won’t be long before Lecavalier will have his number up there too

[@Firestrike-ki4xw]

gameshowfanatic93 maybe Richards too?

[@armandortiz4165]

I wish he would have gotten one last cup, beaten the Kings in the Finals