SASKATOON, Sask. — A hospital room in Saskatoon has become a cheering section for perhaps the youngest and tiniest fan of the Edmonton Oilers.
Baby Mark's hospital bed at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital is adorned with orange and blue memorabilia, including a hockey stick, pucks and a sign that reads Baby's 1st Stanley Cup Playoff.He's been in hospital since he was born 12 weeks premature at just two pounds, hooked up to ventilation and breathing tubes.
The family has formed a special bond with the hospital's nurses, who have provided endless care and information during Mark's hospitalization. During a recent conversation, Lay told one nurse that Mark and his father were excited for the Stanley Cup final, as they are diehard Oilers fans. The nurse decorated Mark's bed with small signs with the Oilers logo and other memorabilia. His parents also purchased the smallest jersey they could find, which fits more like a blanket on the wee one, and held a photo shoot on Monday.
The Saskatchewan-born family lives just outside Loon Lake near the Alberta-Saskatchewan boundary. Lay said the area is home to a large number of Oilers fans.
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