Wow! You made this CMU grad get a little misty! Best wishes to your family, and congrats to the Broncos organization for a wonderful season. I can't wait to see what Jeff Blashill brings to the Red Wings.
I just wanted to say thanks for sharing your story. Im not a WMU fan (actually an Ohio Alum, another MAC School) but having played hockey all my life, am a fan of the sport. I had no real rooting preference in the NCAA Tournament. But you definitely made a bronco fan out of me. Like you said, they are definitely a deserving team. Have a safe trip to Green Bay and bring home a couple of wins! GO BRONCOS!
...if you've lived long enough, you find out that it doesn't always take winning or losing to make a champion, nor does it take a huge effort to be a real hero. kudos to the Schripsema family and to the WMU Hockey team for being champions & heroes to two young boys...
This alone makes me remember why I am so proud to be a Bronco. This is so inspiring and heart warming. Really reminds you that being part of a sports team isn't always just about winning but it really about having a winning attitude, something these Bronco's display every day. GO BRONCOS!!!!!
This is what makes college sports special. I spent 12 years working at three schools, and I can't tell you how many athletes are like this, sharing what little free time they have with kids. Great video, great story ... Go Broncos!
I officiate hockey and my 8 year old plays hockey. Stories like this are why I will always be proud to be part of the "hockey family". My heart goes out to you and your family during this time.
Wow, just wow. I was holding back tears the entire time. Amazing story, and what an amazing team in every way! I hope we can make history and win over Denver for WMU's first NCAA tournament win, I'm so damn proud to be a Bronco, and I always will. I hope to see your boys playing for Brown and Gold in the future. GO BRONCOS!!!
Such a wonderful tribute to a special group of men on behalf of a truly deserving little boy and his family. I have posted this link on the KOHA facebook page, and we (at KOHA) are so proud to have your family as part of ours. Have fun in Green Bay and GO BRONCOS!!!!
Incredible what people will do in times of need. I've posted this video anywhere i can. It's a heart warming story really. This story will spread and so will the love. Good Luck in life Schripsema Family. Broncos Good Luck with the Championship!
I am a Bronco Alum and a former Bronco lacrosse player. This is just another reason I love to call myself a Bronco. It was a great school with great people. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I will be cheering on the Broncos in the NCAA Tournament. Go Broncos. Fight on Fight on.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I was very touched when I watched your video, what a great team of men. they are certainly demonstrating how special they are and how kindness and thoughtfulness goes a long ways in making a difference in a child's life. Makes me proud to be an alumni and a hockey mom!!!
Just proves more and more what an awesome incredible family WMU is :) So proud of the hockey team and thank you time 10000 for sharing this story with us. As the public relations chair of the Western Student Association I will make sure it gets where it needs to go! Thoughts are with you and your family, can't wait to see Brody and Gideon playing for the Broncos 15 years down the road!!!
My son Ethan played hockey with Brody during Learn to Skate and Beginning hockey. I had no idea! All my prayers go out to you and your family. Thank you so much for sharing and GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What an incredible story. I wish your family well and I will keep you in my prayers.
As I Miami fan, I have a lot of respect for WMU's hockey team and fans. The players have talent and heart and the fans are classy. You deserve a good run in the NCAA tourney. I know a lot of us will be rooting for you until we meet again. Good luck!
I am so very proud to be a Bronco. The WMU hockey team deserves all the praise in the world because they are amazing players and amazing people. So proud to see WMU students doing great things. My thoughts are with the Schripsema family in these tough times. This is a beautiful example of the pure kindness that can truly make a difference. Go BRONCOS!!!
-Lauren (Lawson Lunatic and Bronco Pep Band member) =)
Thank you for sharing this. As a parent of a Mott Heart baby keep believing. Your sons have smiles that light up the room. My family wishes you the best!
Thank you for sharing your story! The bronco hockey team is amazing on and off the ice. I've never been more proud to be a lawson lunatic! Keeping you and your family in my prayers <3
This is such a major part of why Bronco Hockey is as special as it is. This was not some marketing ploy or a required community service act, this was Bronco Hockey taking care of their own because we're one big hockey family. Broncos never back down and Broncos always keep fighting, and Gideon is certainly a Bronco. Fight on, fight on Gideon and family, this Lunatic and all of Bronco Nation believes in you. If we can do anything to help please let us know. You know where to find us!
As a lunatic, i always thought of the hockey team was/is the best team in the nation, but this just proves it. you dont need to play hockey to be the best team in the nation. that means nothing if you cant give it all back to the community that is there to support you. the broncos always give that and more back to us all the time at games and everywhere else. it truly is a GREAT DAY to be a bronco.
That was very nice good luck to the Broncos vs Denver.. After that I will have to root for my Sioux but I will know that Western Michigan is a special group of fine young men.
Bronco hockey really does care. Your story is so moving. I'm so happy that your family has been blessed with all these wonderful moments. Keep fighting, Gideon! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
This is wonderful, GO BRONCOS!!!
TheKHod 7 months ago
Wow! You made this CMU grad get a little misty! Best wishes to your family, and congrats to the Broncos organization for a wonderful season. I can't wait to see what Jeff Blashill brings to the Red Wings.
avalanchebad 7 months ago
Unreal amount of class.
chiefbittywheeler 9 months ago
WOW, this such an important message that everyone should see.
jrt2029 11 months ago
I knew there was something special about Broncos. Those guys on the hockey team are special people. God bless them!
Mike, WMU Class of 1993
mpsteve820 11 months ago
great video, this needs to go national, props to Deadspin for including it
Cavan1984 11 months ago
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amazing video. gotta love hockey and the stories that come with it.
off topic but what song is this?
justincredibleh 11 months ago
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justincredibleh 11 months ago
Major respect and props to this hockey team and prayers and love to this family in their time of struggle!
rasdub 11 months ago
Incredible...prayers with your son and family, and with western to win. Always root for the underdogs
coop2931 11 months ago
I just wanted to say thanks for sharing your story. Im not a WMU fan (actually an Ohio Alum, another MAC School) but having played hockey all my life, am a fan of the sport. I had no real rooting preference in the NCAA Tournament. But you definitely made a bronco fan out of me. Like you said, they are definitely a deserving team. Have a safe trip to Green Bay and bring home a couple of wins! GO BRONCOS!
heatongolie1030 11 months ago 3
...if you've lived long enough, you find out that it doesn't always take winning or losing to make a champion, nor does it take a huge effort to be a real hero. kudos to the Schripsema family and to the WMU Hockey team for being champions & heroes to two young boys...
littlespec3001 11 months ago
This is awesome.... I teared up. :) GO BRONCOS!
Em4Crosby87 11 months ago
This alone makes me remember why I am so proud to be a Bronco. This is so inspiring and heart warming. Really reminds you that being part of a sports team isn't always just about winning but it really about having a winning attitude, something these Bronco's display every day. GO BRONCOS!!!!!
stevienally 11 months ago
This is what makes college sports special. I spent 12 years working at three schools, and I can't tell you how many athletes are like this, sharing what little free time they have with kids. Great video, great story ... Go Broncos!
jdg0928 11 months ago
I officiate hockey and my 8 year old plays hockey. Stories like this are why I will always be proud to be part of the "hockey family". My heart goes out to you and your family during this time.
mfromin 11 months ago
Wow, just wow. I was holding back tears the entire time. Amazing story, and what an amazing team in every way! I hope we can make history and win over Denver for WMU's first NCAA tournament win, I'm so damn proud to be a Bronco, and I always will. I hope to see your boys playing for Brown and Gold in the future. GO BRONCOS!!!
With love,
-LUNATIC
Slamguitar7 11 months ago
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Slamguitar7 11 months ago
So awesome.
wingnut8 11 months ago
Such a wonderful tribute to a special group of men on behalf of a truly deserving little boy and his family. I have posted this link on the KOHA facebook page, and we (at KOHA) are so proud to have your family as part of ours. Have fun in Green Bay and GO BRONCOS!!!!
kzoomomof2 11 months ago
Amazing video...Good luck from a Dartmouth fan I hope you guys win and Gideon you are one tough kid stay strong little buddy
jjchurchill 11 months ago
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Well done boys. Lets win this! Proud to be a Bronco. My prayers go out to your family!
martingemstone 11 months ago
Well done boys. Lets win this! Proud to be a Bronco. My prayers go out to your family!
martingemstone 11 months ago
Incredible what people will do in times of need. I've posted this video anywhere i can. It's a heart warming story really. This story will spread and so will the love. Good Luck in life Schripsema Family. Broncos Good Luck with the Championship!
chaos311clarity 11 months ago
I am a Bronco Alum and a former Bronco lacrosse player. This is just another reason I love to call myself a Bronco. It was a great school with great people. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I will be cheering on the Broncos in the NCAA Tournament. Go Broncos. Fight on Fight on.
chiknplker 11 months ago
Thanks for sharing this. Go get 'em, Gideon! And from this Clarkson fan, Go Broncos!
tdntrains 11 months ago
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I was very touched when I watched your video, what a great team of men. they are certainly demonstrating how special they are and how kindness and thoughtfulness goes a long ways in making a difference in a child's life. Makes me proud to be an alumni and a hockey mom!!!
lottenhoff 11 months ago
Just proves more and more what an awesome incredible family WMU is :) So proud of the hockey team and thank you time 10000 for sharing this story with us. As the public relations chair of the Western Student Association I will make sure it gets where it needs to go! Thoughts are with you and your family, can't wait to see Brody and Gideon playing for the Broncos 15 years down the road!!!
erinborgerson 11 months ago
I was so touched by this story I submitted it to ESPN. They emailed me back saying that they are going to watch the video.
MrDankosaurusRex 11 months ago
My son Ethan played hockey with Brody during Learn to Skate and Beginning hockey. I had no idea! All my prayers go out to you and your family. Thank you so much for sharing and GO BRONCOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
leighwaltemyer 11 months ago
This is amazing. Best of luck WMU.
Crousselle10 11 months ago
Fight on, fight on for Western.
sduross 11 months ago
Anyone else tear up?
Onbison09 11 months ago 6
Very emotional video! Thanks for sharing your family's story. This is why I love hockey!
ChicagoRocks1987 11 months ago
thank you for sharing this story.
hapt1K 11 months ago
What an incredible story. I wish your family well and I will keep you in my prayers.
As I Miami fan, I have a lot of respect for WMU's hockey team and fans. The players have talent and heart and the fans are classy. You deserve a good run in the NCAA tourney. I know a lot of us will be rooting for you until we meet again. Good luck!
ellen330 11 months ago
I am so very proud to be a Bronco. The WMU hockey team deserves all the praise in the world because they are amazing players and amazing people. So proud to see WMU students doing great things. My thoughts are with the Schripsema family in these tough times. This is a beautiful example of the pure kindness that can truly make a difference. Go BRONCOS!!!
-Lauren (Lawson Lunatic and Bronco Pep Band member) =)
mushroom909 11 months ago
As a CMU student not even all the rivalry in the world could prevent me from seeing what a wonderful thing this is. Very inspiring.
magical0bando 11 months ago 7
Thank you for sharing this. As a parent of a Mott Heart baby keep believing. Your sons have smiles that light up the room. My family wishes you the best!
KalamazooHomeTeam 11 months ago
Beautiful story!! Bronco hockey rocks!!
Hkyfrk51 11 months ago
Thank you for sharing your story! The bronco hockey team is amazing on and off the ice. I've never been more proud to be a lawson lunatic! Keeping you and your family in my prayers <3
rdw9641 11 months ago
This is such a major part of why Bronco Hockey is as special as it is. This was not some marketing ploy or a required community service act, this was Bronco Hockey taking care of their own because we're one big hockey family. Broncos never back down and Broncos always keep fighting, and Gideon is certainly a Bronco. Fight on, fight on Gideon and family, this Lunatic and all of Bronco Nation believes in you. If we can do anything to help please let us know. You know where to find us!
GO BRONCOS!
kvp7115 11 months ago 20
As a lunatic, i always thought of the hockey team was/is the best team in the nation, but this just proves it. you dont need to play hockey to be the best team in the nation. that means nothing if you cant give it all back to the community that is there to support you. the broncos always give that and more back to us all the time at games and everywhere else. it truly is a GREAT DAY to be a bronco.
PFBertucci 11 months ago 2
That was very nice good luck to the Broncos vs Denver.. After that I will have to root for my Sioux but I will know that Western Michigan is a special group of fine young men.
hkntsmn 11 months ago
As an alum, makes me really proud to be a Bronco. Very moving story and very well done video. Thoughts and prayers for your family. Keep fighting!
microbrewUSER 11 months ago
So proud to be a Bronco!
pippie01 11 months ago
Absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for sharing this!
sdilullo 11 months ago
Beautiful.
HailJunkr 11 months ago 3
that is a beautiful story, had me crying from the beginning. bronco hockey is amazing, and i am proud of them for sharing that with your family.
90emjay 11 months ago
Tears, So moving this story. Just speechless. We love you too (WMU student)
gmeneuphxhp09 11 months ago 2
Bronco hockey really does care. Your story is so moving. I'm so happy that your family has been blessed with all these wonderful moments. Keep fighting, Gideon! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Go Broncos!!!
<3 Ann (a Lawson Lunatic) <3
anvivo08 11 months ago 14