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Mats Zuccarello Plays Cupid As High Schooler Asks Rangers Forward For Stick So Prom Date Will Say Yes

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Love was in the air at Madison Square Garden Monday night.

One lucky guy likely is now going to prom thanks to New York Rangers forward Mats Zuccarello giving him his hockey stick.

A great night gets even better for Vinny and Catherine thanks to #NYR Mats Zuccarello! First they get the stick pre-game then Zucc signs the stick and sign!!

Posted by New York Rangers on Monday, February 29, 2016

Vinny held up a sign before the game which read: "Zucc! If you give me your stick, she'll go to prom with me!!"

Zuccarello happily obliged the young gentleman and even gave Vinny a word of advice.

"Have fun at prom. Treat her right!!" the Rangers star signed on the hockey stick.

"A great night gets even better for Vinny and Catherine thanks to ‪#‎NYR‬ Mats Zuccarello! First they get the stick pre-game then Zucc signs the stick and sign!!" the Rangers posted on Facebook.

Not only did Vinny get his prom date, but he also saw the Rangers defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1.

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