Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell surprises young fan at Kenny Chesney concert

Tyler Forness

Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell surprises young fan at Kenny Chesney concert image

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell is apparently a fan of Kenny Chesney.

The country music superstar was at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday night to perform during his Sun Goes Down Tour. During the show, Chesney invited O'Connell on stage. It's not too uncommon for musical acts to bring local celebrities on the stage and they love to do so with those who play in the building the concert is in.

Not only did O'Connell come on stage with a helmet, he signed it and gifted it to a young fan.

Rookie minicamp is a week away and O'Connell is both finding a way to real while also making the day of a young fan. He's going to have quite the story when he gets to school on Monday.

Tyler Forness

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Tyler Forness was previously the managing editor of USA Today's Vikings Wire. His work has been featured on Sports Illustrated, USA Today, Voices of Wrestling, SB Nation, and NBC Sports Edge among others. He is an avid wrestling fan, craft beer connoisseur, and loves the run-n-shoot offense. You can find him on Twitter/X @TheRealForno.