Young man with special needs played hockey alone, until 'old-timers' invited him to join their team

When Matt Jenkins came to the arena alone, the Mud Ducks invited him to play.
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[@okiesailor5417]

What an inspiration not only for those with disabilities but also those without disabilities.

[@user-ip9qy8ep3j]

These are the stories that should headline the news and not the bad. This is what will save the world😊

[@irafair3015]

👍👍

[@thedonleroy]

What a beautiful story. This one brought a tear to my eye when the older gentlemen were talking about getting a hug from Matt & then said it means a lot.

[@RoseMichels]

"He's a mud duck!" BEST STORY EVERRRRRR!!!!!!!

[@user-bn1wj3lk5g]

Y'all folks in the Midwest are the heart and the heartbeat that makes America what it is

[@Elfie0100]

The Mud Ducks kindness is wonderful.

[@FronteirWolf]

I'm autistic and I went to mainstream school growing up, which was my life. When I left school I had no plans and no idea how to move forward in life. I pretty much thought my life was over at 18. I got very depressed, which was awful, but that opened up the option of starting at a mental health charity, where I've been able to make good friends, which I never thought I could do. When you go from being a disabled child to being a disabled adult, it can take a while to find a new support structure, but with time, you'll find it.

[@jbh5050]

Beautiful team. Reminds me of my son who skated for a few years with Stillwater. Loved watching him play hockey. RIP my dear son.

[@hockeyman1054]

We could use some heartwarming news on this day. I'm in tears...

[@user-cj1nn1uq9f]

Mud ducks rule ok,this is the star to greater things

[@armageddonready4071]

Having a “team”, is EVERYTHING in life, more so when your mentally challenged. Glad to see these guys coming together to help each other, you know, like a COMMUNITY. These are the Americans we fight for. Semper fi earthlings

[@joanhoffman3702]

Matt found his people, and that is wonderful. Go Mud Ducks!

[@mallinen0777]

Community. I am all in tears here. Go, Mud Ducks!

[@susieinthesouth1931]

Dang it! I was hoping not to tear up. Bless the Mud Ducks.

[@MotionEvolutionLouise]

From England. What a great story. Those parents must be so proud

[@geraldkneeland1498]

What a blessing! God used the Mud Ducks kindness to encourage others to do the same. May We all seek to be kind and be a blessing 🙏😀

[@Elfie0100]

The Mud Ducks are perfect. Keep it up guys!❤

[@irafair3015]

It don't get better than this.

[@compunurse]

Love this. The world needs more Mud Ducks.

[@cindymcdonald469]

I absolutely love this

[@palatina6626]

Mud Ducks you are an awesome team! I wish this video was an hour long!

[@MorTTime]

😆well it kinda was

[@oluwahdove7020]

Loving the ‘Mud Ducks’! This is such a heart warming story. I’m here smiling. The love among them is endless! ❤

[@stanogrady893]

Awesome group. Blessed parents

[@user-un1zs9iu4e]

❤❤❤HE IS SPECIAL .

[@KlingonPrincess]

Delightful story! As usual, you brought a smile to me. Thank you! 🌻🍄

[@jeanfarrell8017]

Beautiful story

[@diannepolasik9935]

This is delightful! Keep on doing Mud Ducks and Matt!

[@rebeccaharrison2968]

Love this! ❤

[@clbernier2]

This is such a beautiful story ❤❤❤

[@slapshot6163]

Delightful!

[@scottjohnson6173]

That’s Awesome !

[@jonisler3267]

Such a beautiful story! Family comes in many forms and this is one of them.

[@jeremym6813]

Matt has a great shot

[@bigal1863]

The older one becomes, the more apparent is the need to love others

[@Miketheneck]

❤️

[@mch4735]

Felt so happy for him.