Milton NHL Star Honors Young Marathon Victim

Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Keith Yandle honored his hometown city on the ice once again on Saturday night. This time he honored Martin Richard, the 8-year-old boy killed during the twin explosions at the Boston Marathon.

Yandle, who is from Milton,  wore a special jersey with the name “Martin Richard”  on the back during warm-ups before his game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

"There's nothing I can really say or do; it's just wanting to show my support and show my family that I'm thinking of them, praying for them, and show my family back home that I love them," Yandle told Fox Sports Arizona before the game.

Richard was from Dorchester, where Yandle's wife, Kristyn, used to live, according to USA Today.

This is the second time Yandle has paid tribute to Boston since the marathon bombings.

In his first game after the Marathon, Yandle wrote “Pray For Boston” on his skate.

Yandle said he used to attend the race while growing up in Milton. 

The NHL star attended Glover School, Pierce Middle School and spent one year at Milton High School before finishing his high school career with Cushing Academy in Ashburnham.  The 2012 All-Star defenseman also lives in town during the offseason.