Canadian TV hockey expert Don Cherry pays tribute during NHL game to goalie Ian Jenkins after tragic death
Goalie Ian Jenkins, the 15-year-old Ypsilanti boy who died Monday after an accident in Milan, is prompting tributes and memorials from across North America.
On Tuesday night during the NHL playoffs, CBC commentator Don Cherry discussed Jenkins and his talent on the "Coach's Corner" segment during an intermission of the game.
Photo courtesy of Jenkins family
On the video of the broadcast, Cherry can be seen making the comments at about the 5 minute mark.
In addition, a Facebook page started in memory of Jenkins had more than 17,000 "likes" as news of his death travels across the U.S. and Canada, where he was headed to play hockey this fall in an elite program.
Local memorials include a funeral service on Saturday, with visitation starting Friday, and tribute games at Compuware Arena in Plymouth on Saturday afternoon.
Comments
Tony Dearing
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 7:42 p.m.
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CynicA2
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 5:02 p.m.
I don't think I can ever recall this much A2 News/A2.com coverage of ANY local person's death, and I have been around for awhile. I am sorry that his time here was so short, but this amount of coverage is not warranted.
CynicA2
Thu, May 26, 2011 : 5:05 a.m.
Actually, the fact that I frequent the Aut Bar has nothing to do with my OBSERVATIONS regarding this situation, as the Aut Bar has numerous hockey fans, not to mention some current/former players. Gotta watch those stereotypes! You obviously don't know what you're talking about.
a2citizen
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 10:42 p.m.
The fact that you hang out at Aut Bar explains where your opinion comes from.
jcj
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 9:47 p.m.
Don't like it don't read it! Would you rather see articles about a lost kitten?
Mr. Burns
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 4:48 p.m.
I am part of a big hockey family. I know that the hockey community is loving and we support one another...I also love Don Cherrry etc etc...and maybe his comments do warrant mentioning in this local "news" website. But why the other numerous headlines about this accident? Couldn't some of them been just "updated". We lose a lot of kids throughout a year, and I feel sorry for the parents of any other child that died tragically this year and has not received this sort of coverage.
a2citizen
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 10:48 p.m.
I would agree with you if Ian Jenkins had been a 53 year old loser dying of alcohol abuse, and his family was whining about his sad story. But that's not the story here.
a2citizen
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 10:12 p.m.
"... I feel sorry for the parents of any other child that died tragically this year and has not received this sort of coverage..." Well, instead of wasting your energy whining about this coverage why don't you start your own blog and cover all the other children that die tragically?
Paula Gardner
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 3:40 p.m.
I do welcome questions about coverage. In this case, Cash's comment is reflecting our decision on stories about Ian Jenkins' death. I also appreciate the comments supporting this coverage. This boy's death is touching people around the world. More close to home, I awoke this morning to emails telling me about the Don Cherry comment - and then my 10 year old son woke up, talking about it, too. There is a big hockey community here that recognizes that it was an honor for the family, and I thought it was important to connect readers to video of that comment. It's just a small piece of this story, but one I believed worth sharing.
Mr. Burns
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 4:52 p.m.
Are you the news director or the heartwarming fluff director? And by the way, you should make your facebook page private...it's unprofessional to have it open to the public. Really loose your credibility when readers know what you ate for breakfast...just a thought.
Cash
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 4:41 p.m.
And special thanks for doing that, Paula. Heartwarming.
Cash
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 3:12 p.m.
Mr Burns, I am not angered by your post. I get your point. But, well, I think there were several different issues. 1. He was a young vibrant man killed in a really freak accident. 2. He was one of 4 young men from Milan High to die this year. Folks at that age have a hard time dealing with losing their peers.I can still recall my horror at losing classmates at that age...50 years back. So those kids might be helped by reading that he is remembered . 3. Local groups want to raise money for the family, showing generosity....nice to see and I think it's cool for AA.com to announce that. 4. The single most beloved hockey man mentions him on the national (Canada) broadcast. This is special. So it's about more than the loss...it's about how the community reacts. And I for one, appreciate Ann Arbor.com for communicating this information.
redwingshero
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 1:25 p.m.
So when 30-40 articles are written about the death of bin laden, does that mean he had a greater worth than this kid? Where are people's priorities? Glad to see the Ann Arbor media handle this very well done. Hockey players take care of their own. I love Grapes and glad to see him continue to cover local hockey news.
Cash
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 2:49 p.m.
Gotta love the man. When Rose died and Blue died I felt so badly for him. I am glad he was able to pull through. He's a hero for those of us who will even watch lo-def on Saturday nights, to pull in CBC and catch Coach's Corner. I still miss Grapevine show.
jcj
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 1:19 p.m.
BTW I would rather read about tributes to human beings, as opposed to tributes to parrots and the like!
Hmm
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 3:40 p.m.
You do have a point
Mr. Burns
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 1:05 p.m.
Ok, you will most likely delete this but I must say that this is just over reporting! This is the fourth or firth story on one tragic death, why? We are a county of over 350,000 people and this event is worthy of five articles?
Ms. Garrett
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 3:59 p.m.
I guess you have a point of sorts, he was only 1 kid. But that tells the even greater story that none of the countless articles have touched on- Ian was an amazing person. His charisma drew people to him. Ian in his very short life figured out that life wasn't merely about him- it was about something much greater. The story you won't hear in the papers is that Ian had tremendous faith and it wasn't just a belief, it was faith that impacted who he was and how he acted in his community. With all the people who proclaim that they are Christians and act like idiots; Ian wore a cross around his neck and tried to live a life of loving others. So why so many articles? Because Ian did something fantastic in just 15 years on this Earth and it has left a hole in the hearts of so many.
Sparky79
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 3:07 p.m.
Don't like it? Don't read it. No one is forcing you to click on every Ian Jenkins related headline. There's over 50,000 registered hockey players in the state of Michigan and thousands more nationwide and north of the border. I think a lot of hockey fans are interested.
Quincy Engebretsen-Ebeler
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 3 p.m.
So because he was a positive role model for kids & a gifted athlete, there's a problem with the number of stories about him? How many stories are posted over & over about kids doing drug deals & getting killed, or stealing cars and causing accidents because of high speed chases, drinking & driving, and so on. I didn't know Ian & I don't know his family, but I do live in the community. He has an amazing family that saved many lives because of their selfless act of HUMANITY and donated their 15 year old, first born child's organs. Maybe the reason there are so many stories on him is a sign for you to read between the lines & become a better person yourself, or atleast a little more educated because i'm not sure where you came up with 350,000 people from. I am disgusted to think you actually have nothing better to do than complain about a child's death.
Cash
Wed, May 25, 2011 : 12:22 p.m.
Grapes is a national treasure for Canada and a beloved figure for many of us, the HNIC fans, in this area. It's not surprising that he would honor this young man. For all of his hoopla, Grapes has a heart of gold.