Mason was a fan of the Senators and wanted to get an autograph from his favorite player. He made him a blockbuster trade proposal.
If I get a life size tattoo of your face on my stomach, can you send me an autograph jersey?
Five hours later, he replied: "Yep." I need proof that it is a real tattoo.
He was visiting Poland when he watched the Senators game against the Lightning. It was not a memorable game for the Sens, as they lost 6-3 or for Norris, who had an assist and a minor penalty. He messaged the player after inspiration struck.
After getting a tattoo appointment at a local shop, Kohne brought over a photo of Norris.
They spoke Polish so I had a hard time explaining who he was, but they know who he is now.
He was able to catch a train later in the day.
It was rushed. Three people gave me a tattoo at the same time. They were done in three hours. He said that a tattoo of that size would take seven hours for one artist.
He chose the stomach because he wanted to keep his arms clean. He has a tattoo on his chest.
His face stretches from his waist to his chest. His belly button is very close to his mouth, but it blends well in one of the shaded areas, he said.
The player received photos and videos of the tattoo being etched onto him, provided by the player. He acknowledged it. After a few weeks of not receiving the jersey, Kohne was concerned.
He said that he vanished for two months.
He knew the Senators were on road trips and that the season had made their schedule chaotic. He decided to post about his concerns on the Senators' website.
I spent over $1K on the tattoo and sent proof. I never got the jersey after 2 months and Josh won't respond anymore. He asked what he should do.
He held up his end of the bargain a few days ago. The package arrived this week after he said it was on its way. The story was confirmed by the Senators.
I was excited. Relieved, but I was mostly excited.
Josh Norris is a class act pic.twitter.com/fgUV5CGuXU
— kamikaze (@kamikazekohne) January 26, 2022
The inscription on the Senators jersey was "Thanks for the support". It was a simple message, but one that Kohne appreciated since he didn't think the jersey would be personalized to him. He received a copy of The Hockey News from the Senators, as well as signatures from Brady Tkachuk, Drake Batherson, and Tim Stutzle.
After this season, he is a restricted free agent. While he is considered a pillar for the team, what will happen to his stomach if he is traded?
The tattoo-for-jersey story was never intended to go public, but it did. I don't mind being roasted. I think it is hilarious.
He said this is the first and only time he will be willing to tattoo his body.
I will definitely keep it. He said that he was still going to be his favorite player.