Thanks from Joel's Mum

[Rink Rush]

Sorry to start another thread but I can't post a reply to the Rink Rush Training thread.

We've had an e-mail from Abigail, Joel's Mum & she's kindly let us share it with you:

Hi to everyone,

I just wanted to write and thank everyone involved yesterday for making Joel's day so special.

Joel was very nervous at first with all the strange faces and the goalies padding towering over him, but thanks to all of you he soon got over it.
You all made him feel at ease and I thank you for your patience.

I can honestly say I have never seen him so excited, even on Christmas morning!! He never stopped talking afterwards and he can remember every little detail. His favourite moment was his goal during the game, we had full action replays all night.

I think each and everyone of you involved is doing a brilliant job. All the players are obviously putting everything into this game and it is wonderful to see.

I wish both teams the best of luck for the 20th, we will be thinking of you on the day. But i must say, from what i've seen Nottingham have nothing to worry about!!!!Ha Ha!

Good Luck,

ABIGAIL & JOEL

[Helen B]

Awwww, thats sweet.

He looked so cute in that kit as well, well except the Panther part.

Well Done Joel, you managed to bench someone nearly 30 years your senior ;D and score a goal!!

Glad he enjoyed his day, after the initial scariness of it all, I don't think I saw the smile leave his face all afternoon.

[ted]

ha ha! I saw him upstairs after, seemed buzzing!

Glad he enjoyed it, shame he cant make the day.

[Barney]

I saw the pictures on the net and Joel fits the role of mascot perfectly. He's a fab little skater and looked great in his kit . . . hopefully one day he'll be one of the up and coming Brits! Well done Joel!!

[Deleted]

Pics look great. The little guy done well!! Would be good to see him as mascot for Panthers as a reward for the little man!!