Cam Atkinson's Hat Trick Means This Girl Gets a Puppy

The father of a young Columbus Blue Jackets fan left the decision whether or not to get a family dog up to Cam Atkinson’s ability to find the back of the net against the Montreal Canadiens. Why? Because dad can only be bothered about a puppy so many times until he has to say … well, say something.

Clearly inspired after seeing the stakes, Atkinson went above and beyond the terms of the deal by notching a hat trick.

Does that mean the birthday girl gets three dogs? You can bet he was quizzed on the finer points of the verbal contract on the way home. Why? Because if there’s anything kids love more than one puppy, it’s three puppies.