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Behind every NHL Legend is an encouraging WAG:  #SportsFashion with Dave and Sarah Ayres

2/22/2021

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​Behind every NHL Legend is an encouraging WAG, and Sarah Ayres is the blonde bombshell behind the guy who, on this day last year, single handedly turned up the NHL making 
Mr. Ayres an overnight hockey legend. And it was awesome.

On February 22, 2020 the hockey world witnessed a once-in-a-lifetime “feel good” story that will forever go down in sports history. Dare I say that this was the highlight of 2020, a year that was challenging to get through for so many of us. But the hockey gods must have been smiling down upon everyone that fateful night at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena as Dave Ayres wore an iconic Hockey Night in Canada towel draped around his neck and took to the ice to help get the W for the Carolina Hurricanes where they came out victorious against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
I’m sure most of you have heard the story by now of how the emergency goalie and former Zamboni driver was, incredibly enough, called into play for the Carolina Hurricanes after starting goaltender James Reimer and backup goalie Petr Mrazek had to take leave due to injuries. Ayres made eight saves in the third period and earned the first W ever by an emergency backup goalie. Epic.
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 if you haven’t read up on it, that’s ok because Disney will be making a movie retelling the tale. No ordinary day at the office for Dave!
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What I like most about this guy is how he has humbly used his notoriety for good causes. When he was a guest on the The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, you can really see his personality shine. You can watch the replay on Youtube. The Ayres’ are big proponents of the Kidney foundation which operates in Canada and America. Sarah tells me that Dave launched an emergency fund initiative and raised $100,000 CAD in one month. Dave’s Mom actually donated a kidney to him in 2004 and watching her surprise him on the Today show was such a sweet moment.  Sarah is also teaming up with some folks in the sports industry and will be launching a Six Degree campaign very soon so be on the lookout for that.
PictureThe hockey heros

So, where does Sarah shop for the perfect outfits to wear while supporting her man?  She tells me, “I love revolve.com because everything you need is in one spot, but most of the time I’m in Lululemon because of my work and working out schedule. If I’m not dressing up I will be dressed down in Lululemon.”  Good choices, Sarah!  Who doesn’t LOVE Lululemon?
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Two fashion brands you will see Sarah wearing are Frank & Eileen and LNDR Athletic
As for the hubs? He says he’s not picky when it comes to his fashion choices but he will channel that hero energy by keeping up with the stats for most Canes games and will text back and forth with his good friend Tripp Tracy.
PictureWith Sarah by his side, the Canes flew the Ayres’ to Raleigh to celebrate his epic W

“No man succeeds without a good woman behind him. Wife or mother, if it is both, he is twice blessed indeed.”
Harold MacMillan, 1st Earl of Stockton

So . . . do you believe in #SportsFashion miracles?  Maybe you do now.
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13 Comments
Egan
2/22/2021 08:26:46 pm

Epic!

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Sabrina G
2/22/2021 09:07:49 pm

This is awesome!!

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Patrick Noonan
2/22/2021 09:14:42 pm

So awesome.

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Katelyn
2/22/2021 09:30:36 pm

Sports Fashion at its finest right here

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Camille
2/22/2021 10:15:24 pm

I loved this! What a great idea to combine a sports legend with his legendary blonde bombshell and her fashion choices!

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Dennis
2/23/2021 12:08:02 pm

Girlllll

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Alex
2/23/2021 10:09:59 pm

Enjoyed the in-depth of a NHL legend and his beautiful wife.

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Maria
2/24/2021 10:15:46 am

Love how the women behind the man was featured. Great content!

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Andrew Haynes
2/24/2021 10:46:55 am

Wow. I don't where else you're gonna get quote drops from the 1st Earl of Stockton

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Matthew m
2/24/2021 05:40:33 pm

Glad to see you’re doing well, great read. Keep it up

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Rodney Kemp
2/24/2021 07:06:44 pm

Nowadays, we say “behind every good (man/woman/person) is a (man/woman/person) that supports their significant other”! This article beautifully displays the dynamic between two people who support each other and the amazing product of lifting each other up! Also, thanks for the insight, Kelly!

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Lancaster Law Firm
2/25/2021 08:27:14 am

Go get ‘em, Kelly Calhoun ! This is huge!
-Zeno

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Marianne
2/26/2021 09:10:05 am

Such a feel-good story. Love how you were incorporating the women

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