Kris Kringle — Ryan Getzlaf
Santa Clause is a popular character in most Christmas movies. However, as I mentioned before, Santa Clause is Coming to Town has to be one of my all time favorites.
It is Ryan Getzlaf who reminds me of Kris Kringle the most. We don’t call him Captain dad for just any reason, so I figured Father Christmas was an appropriate comparison.
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Kris Kringle, more commonly known as Santa Clause, is the granter of wishes. He brings joy and childlike wonder to the hearts of many people. Kringle is a leader, someone who takes charge. Yet, he is compassionate.
Ryan Getzlaf is much the same. As the Anaheim Ducks captain, he is a leader. He takes charge of his team and exudes integrity. He is also compassionate, not just with his teammates, but with members of other teams as well, not to mention, his fans.
Watching him play hockey brings all of us the same joy and childlike wonder that Santa Clause brings to a child on Christmas morning. He is creative and awe-inspiring. If his team is sleeping on the job, he is most likely the one to lead them out of the slump and inspire them to put their feet on the gas.
Lastly, he is the granter of wishes. If Ducks Nation wants a goal, Ryan Getzlaf is likely the one to make sure it happens. He may not always be the player who puts it in the net, but he’s involved in one way or another.
Although Ryan Getzlaf may not be leaving gifts in our stockings or presents under the tree come Christmas morning, he has given one of the best gifts to the Anaheim Ducks; himself.
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