Matthew Rempe has found a new home, away from home with the Quick family.
Over the summer, he found himself living with Jonathan Quick and his family and has loved every minute since.
«It's been awesome,» Rempe said. «His kids are the best and Jaclyn, his wife, is unbelievable. His four-year-old Cash wants to fight me all day. It's a lot of fun, you just go out there and catch frogs. I'm not very good at catching frogs
Rempe and Quick may be teammates on the Rangers, but the relationship has grown closer as he feels like one of the family, namely the eldest Quick child.
Over the summer after Rempe took lessons from Georges Laraque, the 21-year-old would impart the wisdom to Quick's four-year-old, who picked up the lessons fast.
«Oh yeah,» Rempe said on if he's teaching Quick's son some fighting tips. «He gave me a headbut the other day and I said ''oh that's a good one.''
Why would an enforcer like Rempe choose to live with Quick? They play different positions.
The enforcer Rempe, respects the legendary goalie, and what he has accomplished during his long-career. He wants to learn from how Quick condcuts himself everyday.
it's a special opportunity for Rempe.
«He's won Stanley Cups, he is a great mentor, unbelievable player.» Rempe said. «He has a plethora of knowledge and just to learn from everyday and do what he does. He is a Hall of Famer and it's an unbelievable opportunity for me to learn from him and his family.»
Rempe has developed strong relationships with not just Quick, but other members of the family as well.
«To be comfortable with the kids and Jaclyn is like a second mom to me, it's really special,» Rempe said.
Rempe will continue to stay with the Quick's as it seems as if he has found a fit and a new home here with the goalie.