Arizona Coyotes give fan the surprise of a lifetime

An Arizona Coyotes fan, Devon Cordova believed he was going on a tour of Gila River Arena. He got that, along with plenty more.

BY CHARACTER COUNTS

Apr 5, 2017, 2:41 PM

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Devon thought he was coming to @GilaRivArena for an arena tour.

But we had something better in mind. pic.twitter.com/7fDDDZpLiB
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) April 5, 2017

A Coyotes fan, Devon Cordova believed he was going on a tour of Gila River Arena.

He got that, along with plenty more.

According to Devon’s mother Lisa, her son has mild autism, and is intellectually impaired. In school, a teacher of his was a big hockey fan, and would invite Devon to some games. He developed a love for the Coyotes because of it, and it helped bring him out of his shell.

So on March 30, when Devon went to get a look at his favorite team’s home arena, he ended up getting a jersey, meeting players and also, perhaps most awesomely, being part of the team photo.

Devon's reaction was priceless. pic.twitter.com/vH2ArXRk36

— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) April 5, 2017

Devon's day was made.

But what he didn't realize was, ours was too. pic.twitter.com/afarSg4ath

— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) April 5, 2017

For years, Devon has held on to a photo of him and his hero Shane Doan.

Doaner couldn't believe it! pic.twitter.com/xSZePh6cJm

— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) April 5, 2017