Blues, hockey world embrace Twitter sensation who found sport at perfect moment

The St. Louis Blues have legions of championship-starved fans, but it's one that knows no heartbreak reveling in this experience most.

Tony X, who goes by the Twitter handle @soloucity, became an overnight sensation on social media when by happenstance he found the sport at the perfect moment: Game 7 between the Blues and Chicago Blackhawks.

"White people been hiding hockey from us for years bruh," he Tweeted, "this shit lit."

Within moments, Tony X was trending throughout the hockey sphere, and just as quickly, he was picking up important aspects of the game.

While Tony X won't deny he's on the bandwagon, the Blues are making a concerted effort to retain his support.

For his stardom, and in addition to an apparent spot on "Good Morning America," the Blues have invited Tony X to Game 3 of the second round.

And they're eager to outfit him in the proper attire.

By the time of the writing, Tony X's followers had grown to more than 61,000.

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