Stranger saves 4-year-old boy from flying puck at hockey game

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  • Опубліковано 16 кві 2024
  • Viewers on TikTok helped mom Asia Davis track down Andrew Podolak, who saved her son from a flying puck at a Cleveland Monsters game.
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  • @lexTS89
    @lexTS89 12 днів тому +488

    “He doesn’t know he almost got taken out by a hockey puck.” 😭

    • @jeanine6328
      @jeanine6328 9 днів тому +39

      He well could have, people have been killed by them.

    • @marquisethomas5611
      @marquisethomas5611 2 дні тому +2

      That made me laugh too

    • @onradioactivewaves
      @onradioactivewaves День тому

      ​@@jeanine6328right? Sheepskin used to take a lot of people out too.

    • @konsumer
      @konsumer 16 годин тому

      Now he only has PD to worry about.

  • @Lawomenshoops
    @Lawomenshoops 12 днів тому +950

    This is not an overreaction. A 12 year old girl died at a Columbus blue jackets game after she was hit by a puck. This is happened around 2003 or 2004 .That’s why now you see those netting behind the goals.!

    • @jskelly1979
      @jskelly1979 12 днів тому +15

      Ariana Grande got hit by a puck twice as a child!

    • @Lawomenshoops
      @Lawomenshoops 12 днів тому

      @@jskelly1979 idiot

    • @durrrrl3435
      @durrrrl3435 12 днів тому +98

      Close, she was 13, almost 14. She died two days before her 14th birthday in March 2002. They put the netting up at the start of the 2002-03 season. Her name was Brittanie Cecil. 😢

    • @mlynettepinky595
      @mlynettepinky595 11 днів тому

      ​@@durrrrl3435
      Found video about her
      ua-cam.com/video/fyoT_2Ghlcg/v-deo.htmlsi=HftaJyoIwBriBHAc

    • @dronebastard1049
      @dronebastard1049 11 днів тому +33

      First thing that came to mind. So incredibly sad. The CBJ wore her initials on their helmets for the rest of the season after that.

  • @justmejenny7986
    @justmejenny7986 12 днів тому +877

    He's this boy's guardian angel. Wow,what a save. He deserves all the good coming his way.

  • @MsRoseCatcher
    @MsRoseCatcher 12 днів тому +173

    this guy is father material

    • @jacquepurple
      @jacquepurple 9 днів тому +36

      This is the comment I was looking for 😂because ladies this is what you want! ❤😂

    • @QuanPookie
      @QuanPookie 9 днів тому +10

      I thought you women wanted a 6’5 athlete who will cheat on you?

    • @MsRoseCatcher
      @MsRoseCatcher 9 днів тому +14

      @@QuanPookie Come on, this guy is pretty cute 😊

    • @AD-nz3cc
      @AD-nz3cc 8 днів тому +7

      ​@@QuanPookie He got clout now due to this. That's why he's "attractive" now. Clout/fame is very important to women.

    • @angelaparkes451
      @angelaparkes451 8 днів тому +3

      @@AD-nz3ccYou’re not wrong, but it’s not end all be all. There are all different types of women that don’t care bout that. You need to surround yourself with people that don’t care about that. The internet is the internet

  • @jkurtz4286
    @jkurtz4286 9 днів тому +89

    “And that, kids, I how I met your mother”

    • @4-Methylaminorex
      @4-Methylaminorex 15 годин тому

      You shouldn't be promoting race mixing. Unlike the little Felontavious's real father he'd stick around.

  • @yuukichan12
    @yuukichan12 11 днів тому +302

    Just casually preventing a tragedy with a smile on his face. This is so wholesome

  • @floridaboy9213
    @floridaboy9213 9 днів тому +145

    This is the kind of story that DESERVES attention

  • @ironman7630
    @ironman7630 10 днів тому +137

    THIS is what humanity should be. Well done.

  • @miimosa679
    @miimosa679 12 днів тому +510

    Natural protective nature, natural skill... I love when people do good things IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII LOVE IT!

    • @MamaSandZ
      @MamaSandZ 12 днів тому +5

      Michael Scott lol

    • @81redddd
      @81redddd 12 днів тому +13

      Ill bet he has kids of his own because those were definitely some fatherly instincts that kicked in 😁

    • @daCubanaqt
      @daCubanaqt 11 днів тому +9

      That guy had some serious dad protection energy!

    • @styles9956
      @styles9956 9 днів тому +3

      People do good things all the time but news outlets choose not to focus on it

    • @KtotheG
      @KtotheG 7 днів тому +3

      The mother moved out of the way. She said her reaction time wasn't great, but it was... she just moved in the opposite direction away from her son, thus leaving him exposed and vulnerable. Luckily, that guy stepped up and did her job. I pray for these kids every time I see them with a single mother. Smh.

  • @avrilniles5472
    @avrilniles5472 12 днів тому +322

    Thank God. He was at the right place at the right time.

    • @CeciBeez
      @CeciBeez 9 днів тому +5

      And he didn't hesitate to act.

    • @TBATG
      @TBATG 8 днів тому +3

      Amen

    • @KtotheG
      @KtotheG 7 днів тому +1

      Because the mother sure didn't care enough to throw her body over her son. In her social media post, she even acted like her son was one big annoyance the whole game. It's a shame that the public has to continue to protect and provide for the children of single mothers. But thank god, dude was there. Smh.

    • @douba_plusa
      @douba_plusa 7 днів тому +1

      @@KtotheGlooked pretty fast. Not everyone has the reaction time for that kind of thing

    • @KtotheG
      @KtotheG 7 днів тому +1

      @@douba_plusa Her reaction time was on par... she just moved in the other direction and she kept her phone tightly in her hand. She protected what was more important... herself and her phone. Where was the motherly instinct to drop everything and throw your body over your son to shield him from an incoming projectile? Then in her post, it was like she was more concerned with hooking up with this dude and getting him to play step daddy instead of caring about her son. She basically threw her son under the bus by saying he was mixing up and causing a problem the whole game. He's just a kid. That's what kids do. Mix up. I'm glad the kid is okay, because the Good Samaritan was there. I hate to think about what could've happened if he wasn't.

  • @ctradio4416
    @ctradio4416 7 днів тому +25

    What’s even more incredible is how in a split second he had to identify and act without thinking, he just did. Well done

    • @icebergrose8955
      @icebergrose8955 2 години тому

      The speed of his action was almost superhuman. Lucky little guy.

  • @GreekboyyD
    @GreekboyyD 9 днів тому +14

    You can tell he just looks like a regular good dude.

  • @joegug4751
    @joegug4751 9 днів тому +15

    One time I was walking in a building and two women and a toddler were in front of the door area. It was a real heavy door that swung shut. The toddler just as someone was walking out jump in front of the door and would have been crushed but I grabbed the door just in time. The mother was in shock and almost crying thank me, I just smiled and went on my way.

    • @landraliebling5699
      @landraliebling5699 4 дні тому +3

      You are a hero! Thank you for saving that little one! God bless you ✝️💟

  • @theevilascotcompany9255
    @theevilascotcompany9255 9 днів тому +36

    Someone just earned a lifetime pass to every cookout in Cleveland.

    • @4-Methylaminorex
      @4-Methylaminorex 15 годин тому

      I doubt he'd be interested in attending the cookout with unevolved primitives.

  • @SqeeG
    @SqeeG 8 днів тому +6

    Natural father reflexes of protection are a real thing! 😅 🙌🏼 🙌🏼

  • @davidhouse7189
    @davidhouse7189 12 днів тому +153

    A true hero thank goodness he prevented a tragedy from happening

  • @wiggwam1
    @wiggwam1 9 днів тому +14

    That's a man that instinctively went into protection mode of a child. That is a great man.

  • @BrianRumbaoaDisney1998
    @BrianRumbaoaDisney1998 12 днів тому +201

    What a hero!

  • @kylekallin1010
    @kylekallin1010 12 днів тому +390

    Thank God he had one of his soldiers there for protection what a hero

    • @VictorPerez-hg2ed
      @VictorPerez-hg2ed 12 днів тому +9

      Yup his holiness angel 😇 saves a innocent on that hockey game. God bless that man.

    • @BDS356
      @BDS356 11 днів тому +10

      God is great!!!!!!

    • @debbiebramwell
      @debbiebramwell 11 днів тому +7

      Hallelujah!!

    • @loner1878
      @loner1878 10 днів тому +7

      lol its dumb luck, tons of kids lack "soldiers" every day

    • @loner1878
      @loner1878 10 днів тому +5

      @@BDS356 so why did a bunch of kids die today around the world?

  • @FATillery
    @FATillery 12 днів тому +145

    Whether all the years of our lives or a fraction of a second, all we really have is each other. Thank goodness he was there at that moment.

  • @Stardusted1
    @Stardusted1 11 днів тому +58

    Quick reflexes of some men amazes me! Great job!

  • @ESUNintel
    @ESUNintel 7 днів тому +5

    Glad he wasn’t busy on TikTok, saw the puck coming, and saved the day.

  • @lynnjames6629
    @lynnjames6629 11 днів тому +64

    He’s a good man to have around‼️💯💪👍🙂🙏

  • @MsCrissell
    @MsCrissell 11 днів тому +52

    That precious little boy! Thank God for Andrew's quick reflexes

  • @MariaMour-sh6zn
    @MariaMour-sh6zn 12 днів тому +99

    God bless you Andrew!!! I love this story!!!

  • @Jani28
    @Jani28 12 днів тому +99

    Good news for once, God bless this quick Man!! I'm so glad baby boy didn't get hurt!! ❤❤

    • @M3GANdoll
      @M3GANdoll 9 днів тому +3

      Couldn't have said it better myself😊

  • @baronvonsnazzy3355
    @baronvonsnazzy3355 12 днів тому +83

    I like this a lot. Instead of trying to call someone out on social media I’m an attempt to ruin their reputation/business/ life she used it for good. To show gratitude and share this man’s good deed. Good job Asia, if more people used the internet like that the world might be a better place.

  • @danawilliams2450
    @danawilliams2450 12 днів тому +137

    So glad he was right there Thank you 🙏🏾 Andrew you are amazing and thank goodness that precious little boy didn’t get hurt ❤❤❤

  • @forrestgreen6765
    @forrestgreen6765 12 днів тому +43

    One can not save the whole world, but can make a difference in any given moment nonetheless. Best hockey highlight of the year.

  • @lynsthoughts3576
    @lynsthoughts3576 7 днів тому +7

    They LOOK like a family.
    I hope they stay in touch

    • @4-Methylaminorex
      @4-Methylaminorex 15 годин тому +1

      Relax Largeisha, little Felontavious is gonna experience his first arrest in about 10 years time.

    • @outlander7370
      @outlander7370 15 годин тому

      @@4-Methylaminorex Relax bud i'm sure you'll have your first sexual experience with your second cousin susan in no time.

    • @Edwardsjm
      @Edwardsjm 10 годин тому

      She didn't even ask his name. No man should ever be raising someone else's chillin

  • @slevinkelevra5901
    @slevinkelevra5901 9 днів тому +10

    This Hero had zero desire to be recognized as a hero
    A sign of a of a true hero ❤

  • @BeefCheese72
    @BeefCheese72 11 днів тому +12

    Moms fell in love

    • @kcnfdntc
      @kcnfdntc 6 днів тому

      I saw that instantly. I see some sparks in there.

    • @Edwardsjm
      @Edwardsjm 10 годин тому

      Dude ain't want NOTHING to do with her , ghetto ass ho

  • @pattyslater514
    @pattyslater514 11 днів тому +35

    What a great story and a HUGE KUDOS to Andrew. Having the three of them do the puck drop together was a super sweet gesture on behalf of the team! ❤

  • @combs901
    @combs901 12 днів тому +68

    To God be the glory for sending that man there at the right time!

  • @kingstonstreet3726
    @kingstonstreet3726 12 днів тому +27

    The innocent of the child wams my heart

    • @ikarooz
      @ikarooz 10 днів тому +1

      It should warm all our hearts. I love good news. ❤

  • @lindamccloud3434
    @lindamccloud3434 12 днів тому +39

    Good man🙂👍 saving the 4 year old boy at the game🙏

  • @DaleJr88DoTheDew
    @DaleJr88DoTheDew 12 днів тому +59

    Not all heroes wear capes.

    • @JT-py7ze
      @JT-py7ze 12 днів тому +1

      We know don't have to remind us every time something like this happens, and yes I will still be listening in 2027, ugh

    • @Radentstwo
      @Radentstwo 11 днів тому +2

      Real heroes don't wear capes.

    • @JusTryingToLive
      @JusTryingToLive 10 днів тому +1

      Heroes with capes are fake heros 😂

    • @QuanPookie
      @QuanPookie 9 днів тому +2

      I’m sick of this comment.

  • @SPlez-tk8jq
    @SPlez-tk8jq 11 днів тому +17

    It is so nice to see a "GREAT" story about humans helping humans 💜

  • @Ambitious1987Girl
    @Ambitious1987Girl 12 днів тому +34

    Thanks God for Andrew!

  • @AsherMolina
    @AsherMolina 12 днів тому +7

    Andrew was fatherly even at the reunion

  • @yankeeladee02
    @yankeeladee02 11 днів тому +16

    The story of a hero told by Superman’s son ❤️💙

  • @toscacobbien6991
    @toscacobbien6991 11 днів тому +9

    Great Save, Andrew. He 's the definition of "Angels in the stands". Thank you for a positive outcome.

  • @emilywagner6354
    @emilywagner6354 12 днів тому +21

    There was a young girl a few years ago who died as a result of her injuries when she was hit with a hockey puck in the stands. That's why arenas have netting above the glass on each end of the rink so that pucks won't go into the stands. So this is a closer call than you might think.

    • @durrrrl3435
      @durrrrl3435 12 днів тому +3

      Yes, Brittanie Cecil. She died two days before her 14th birthday in 2002.😢

  • @juanitalindsey6677
    @juanitalindsey6677 10 днів тому +3

    Where you sit AND who sits by you matters! Thank God!🙌🏽😘

  • @BedStuyDOD62
    @BedStuyDOD62 12 днів тому +22

    Angels are EVERYWHERE!!!God Bless Him

  • @sunniecam
    @sunniecam 12 днів тому +11

    I always like it when the news has a story with a happy ending like this one. That kid had a guardian angel sitting next to him.

  • @michaelbilgen2976
    @michaelbilgen2976 12 днів тому +48

    They need to raise the barriers.

    • @gr8dvd
      @gr8dvd 9 днів тому +1

      Or use nerf pucks… bare-handing a flying puck had to hurt.

    • @deva190
      @deva190 8 днів тому +2

      Or not sit that close when one has small children.

  • @cynthia6055
    @cynthia6055 12 днів тому +39

    Thank God this precious little boy is fine....can't even imagine had that man not caught that puck. We are a hockey family and my biggest fear is a flying puck. A real hero and angel there!

  • @ebmochalee2348
    @ebmochalee2348 12 днів тому +25

    Yessss Andrew you are such a hero, blessings to you and the family💫🫶🙏🏽❤️

  • @KB-ok1en
    @KB-ok1en 12 днів тому +29

    Awwwwwwww that is so beautiful. Thank God for him. 🙌🙌🙌

  • @fytghggyungf7601
    @fytghggyungf7601 12 днів тому +18

    Lovely story and Andrew is a total stud! 😍

  • @alisonfraser8231
    @alisonfraser8231 12 днів тому +27

    The poor kid would have been done for if it was me beside him. Thank God this person had the skills and smarts to make the save!

    • @mia1shooter
      @mia1shooter 11 днів тому

      Why are you tell us that you would have been worthless in that situation?...are you that desperate to score likes?

    • @HyperWolf
      @HyperWolf 10 днів тому +8

      @@mia1shooterdude, it’s just a self-deprecating way to elevate the other person. To emphasize how right place, right time, right person, the situation was.

  • @Cupcake8817
    @Cupcake8817 12 днів тому +15

    Thank you uncle Andrew ❤

  • @danawilliams2450
    @danawilliams2450 12 днів тому +29

    Wow he was really amazing ❤❤

  • @dr.edwardsmith
    @dr.edwardsmith 11 днів тому +6

    Young man, young reflexes! Thank God!

  • @geraldine1437
    @geraldine1437 11 днів тому +5

    Beautiful!
    Thank God for Andrew!!!!
    Handsome guy!

  • @impasse0124
    @impasse0124 9 днів тому +2

    This reminds me of those videos of dad’s making spectacular saves of their children in tight situations. God bless this man 🙏🏻

  • @richellegill8442
    @richellegill8442 11 днів тому +5

    So cute! Mom is lovely

  • @skywalker6648
    @skywalker6648 12 днів тому +12

    We need more stories like this and heroes like this. What an ANGEL and shows Andrew Podolak was probably looking out for this kid the whole time 🧡.

  • @gi_nattak
    @gi_nattak 12 днів тому +8

    Undercover super hero with those reflexes and action to block it like that, let alone see it… amazing! Well done sir.

  • @gew9487
    @gew9487 12 днів тому +7

    A miracle!! So thankful the young child was saved!! Thankful for the gentleman's quick action!! Amazing!! Blessings to all!!❤❤❤🙏🙏

  • @mellowyellowmom7631
    @mellowyellowmom7631 11 днів тому +3

    I couldn’t see how he stopped the puck. Did he catch it in his hands or stand in front to block it?
    Fabulous save either way!!!!

  • @jskelly1979
    @jskelly1979 12 днів тому +2

    I thank Andrew for his situational awareness and quick reflex/reaction, nobody else deserves credit.

  • @marianaya5824
    @marianaya5824 9 днів тому +1

    That was such an awesome story. And I LOVED! how she put him on blast on TikTok to highlight his heroism. Just amazing! 😊

  • @parakeet8157
    @parakeet8157 12 днів тому +11

    Poor lil guy didn't realize what happened😮

    • @ferrisulf
      @ferrisulf 11 днів тому +7

      Let's let him remain blissfully unaware until he's a little older. ^_^

  • @elliotharris3902
    @elliotharris3902 9 днів тому +3

    Every part of this story is great, wish the news was always like this. It put some sunshine in my day for real.

  • @daneen8869
    @daneen8869 11 днів тому +1

    He’s my hero too! Men like him are always in the right place at the right time to save the day!!!!

  • @PTO_Finesse
    @PTO_Finesse 8 днів тому +1

    This is what America is truly about, us being there for each other.

  • @TJohnson7782
    @TJohnson7782 8 днів тому +1

    God bless Andrew! I’m in tears. He’s an Angel!!

  • @JR-vj2ue
    @JR-vj2ue 7 днів тому +1

    Gosh he so handsome and heroic! I wish him all the best 🩷

  • @ms.suzylucy6868
    @ms.suzylucy6868 10 днів тому +2

    Praise God, thank you to Andrew for saving this little boy from harm. We need more Heroes like this.

  • @stonebone316
    @stonebone316 7 днів тому +1

    I love that the hockey team recognized him and had him and that lil man do a ceremonial puck drop

  • @chelseyl928
    @chelseyl928 7 днів тому +1

    Those are dad instincts. I get to see it in action in my man over and over throughout the years as he dives in to save our kids from bumps and bruises. A real man and a good father.

    • @kcnfdntc
      @kcnfdntc 6 днів тому

      Humane instincts! He may not be a dad at all.

  • @BenTrue75
    @BenTrue75 12 днів тому +2

    He's a super hero!

  • @reneemcdonald6232
    @reneemcdonald6232 12 днів тому +24

    Andrew was sitting in the right place for a good reason. God Bless you for saving his life! 🫶

  • @saleemahfareed4495
    @saleemahfareed4495 12 днів тому +7

    We have angels thank God and thank you young man for your protection❤❤😊

  • @martinrobinson9061
    @martinrobinson9061 11 днів тому +2

    A heart warming story.

  • @vibranthang13
    @vibranthang13 11 днів тому +3

    I love how God sends his Angles to protect ❤❤❤❤🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @howieweber5971
    @howieweber5971 12 днів тому +7

    Sign that man up. Way to go.

  • @calvingaston7934
    @calvingaston7934 11 днів тому +3

    I was hit in the forehead with a hockey puck! I’m still here. And it happened in Cleveland, Ohio! It wasn’t at an arena like this but smaller! I was a little girl then! Back in the early 70’s!

  • @vienicestyles
    @vienicestyles 12 днів тому +3

    Standing Ovation! 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 👏🏽 🕊️ 🪽 🪽

  • @yvettemaldonado3725
    @yvettemaldonado3725 12 днів тому +7

    That God that man was there for that little boy! 😍

  • @tammiepressley2684
    @tammiepressley2684 12 днів тому +5

    Such a hero

  • @randygettingitin
    @randygettingitin 9 днів тому +2

    I love happy stories like this! Great reflexes Andrew! 👏🏽

  • @TheRealMVD95
    @TheRealMVD95 6 днів тому

    Thanks my guy for saving a young life who may help us all when he grows up god bless

  • @MimiVerbana
    @MimiVerbana 12 днів тому +3

    Wow that man is a hero!❤

  • @luisgordillo1695
    @luisgordillo1695 9 днів тому +2

    Please people who see this Hero make sure he never has to buy another beer at a game again. ❤❤🤘🤘

  • @paungela
    @paungela 8 днів тому +1

    He deserves ALL the best of attention and good vibes going his way. I am obsessed with good hearted people. May he be an inspiration to everyone. That sweet little cutie pie has no idea of what almost befell him... that's awesome. ❤

  • @FlixCreEightR
    @FlixCreEightR 11 днів тому +3

    The barricade shield should be much higher.

  • @howardwayne5982
    @howardwayne5982 3 дні тому

    that's a great feel good story. glad everyone was ok! and that kids smile is beautiful!

  • @santiagodelatorre401
    @santiagodelatorre401 6 днів тому

    Quick as lightening ..... the man is a legend!

  • @LC-lw4vy
    @LC-lw4vy 8 днів тому

    That was a nice story. It’s good to see there are still good people out there. Reacting to protect.

  • @evefavorse5939
    @evefavorse5939 12 днів тому +2

    What a wonderful human being! A true hero❤

  • @cherieannlisowski6332
    @cherieannlisowski6332 12 днів тому +6

    Something like that happened to me at a Scranton Wilkes baree pa game with my friend but it smashed into my hand it was not happy moment that hurt. I wish this guy would have been there to help me💕. That’s amazing! 🥰

  • @stormygcannon1229
    @stormygcannon1229 8 днів тому

    The man is a children's protector 🎉❤

  • @mzozby
    @mzozby 11 днів тому +2

    What a hero❤

  • @coffeeaddictexpress5038
    @coffeeaddictexpress5038 День тому

    That poor mom probably bust out in hives the second she thought it would hit him. That feeling is excruciating, bless this great man with fast reflexes!

  • @sandeedobberstine5591
    @sandeedobberstine5591 11 днів тому +1

    Good man, Andrew! God bless you 🇺🇸

  • @VUrban-yr5ch
    @VUrban-yr5ch 12 днів тому +2

    They should hire him. Good reflexes. Thank you for being a nice person. 😊

  • @corey6393
    @corey6393 12 днів тому +1

    Gotta love hockey. Fans and players are good people.