The Montreal Canadiens hockey club is confirming that the woman swept off a Nova Scotia tall ship is the daughter of the club's executive vice-president, Bob Gainey. Laura Gainey, 25, was washed off a deck at the back of the vessel in a storm at 9:30 p.m. Friday. A search has been underway since then, with U.S. coast guard vessels, several aircraft and the Picton Castle barque participating in the attempts to find Gainey in seas 700 kilometres east-southeast of Cape Cod.
I just heard about this story and am shocked and saddened.
I grew up a Habs fan - that lasted through the Gainey era - and there was no greater symbol of quiet, humble, honest, hard-work. Since retiring as a player (and going to the Hall of Fame) he has continued that tradition of classy behavior as an executive.
His wife died of cancer awhile back too. Gainey is one of those guys I would pull for no matter. I hope a miracle happens and the young lady is all right. I seriously feel tears welling up about this. Really sad.
I just heard about this story and am shocked and saddened.
I grew up a Habs fan - that lasted through the Gainey era - and there was no greater symbol of quiet, humble, honest, hard-work. Since retiring as a player (and going to the Hall of Fame) he has continued that tradition of classy behavior as an executive.
His wife died of cancer awhile back too. Gainey is one of those guys I would pull for no matter. I hope a miracle happens and the young lady is all right. I seriously feel tears welling up about this. Really sad.