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Philly-resident and fellow Flyers fan Rebecca Werez captured the moment when Cailin met and danced with Gritty.

Werez shared it on her Twitter page where it was quickly shared by major sports outlets, she told \"GMA.\"

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Rebecca Werez
PHOTO: Cailin Ryan attended the Sept. 19 hockey game where she met Gritty. The 8-year-old was dressed in a costume handmade by her mom, Patty Ryan.
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\"The Flyers were the first to share it and I didn't think much of it,\" Werez said. \"Then my phone started blowing up. It was a special, fun little moment.\"

Cailin's mom said she's enjoying her newfound fame.

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