It's amazing how far a simple wave can go.

The video above shows Minnesota Wild forward Charlie Coyle waving back to a young fan who got his attention as he pounded on the glass. This simple wave made this young fan's night, as he was smiling from ear-to-ear immediately afterwards.

Pro athletes often get a bad reputation, so it's refreshing to see someone like Coyle take a second to show appreciation for his young fan.

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