Antoine Roussel is a much gentler person off the ice.

The Dallas Stars forward recently answered the call of young fan Tommy who penned a letter to his favourite player asking him to come play broomball at his birthday party.

Roussel answered the call and made Tommy's birthday one he will never forget.

After accumulating the sixth most penalty minutes last season, including nine majors, Roussel appears to have been on his best behavior.

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