text: Parents of a U.S. Army Sergeant were left stunned with excitement after their son, who had just returned from being stationed in Afghanistan, decided to surprise them on ice before a hockey game. Sergeant Dan Urman's father Eitan Urman was so happy that as he embraced his son and lifted him off the ground, he slipped on the ice, causing both to tumble over while still hugging. As part of the planned surprise, Eitan and his wife Ronit, of Scottsdale, Arizona, had been invited to drop the puck before the Arizona Coyotes game against the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday. Scroll down for video . U.S. Army Sergeant Dan Urman embraces his father Eitan Urman after surprising him at the Arizona Coyotes game on Saturday . Eitan Urman sits in disbelief in seeing his son Dan, who has been stationed in Afghanistan since November of 2014 . The National Hockey League organization said they had won the puck drop because they have been season ticket holders for nearly 20 years. But when it was announced there'd be a special guest bringing them a ceremonial puck, the couple turned around to see their son Dan walking down the red carpet on the ice. Eitan immediately starts running toward his son, who had been in Afghanistan since November, as Dan jogs toward his father. When they embrace, Eitan lifts Dan off the ground and the pair fall to the ice and the carpet slides on the slippery surface. Once Dan stands up, his father sits on the ground for another moment with his hand on his head, still in disbelief. Eitan (left) and his wife Ronit Urman (right) were told they would drop a ceremonious first puck at the game on Saturday because they have been season ticket holders for nearly 20 years . And when they were told a special guest would bring out the puck for them, their son Dan ran out on to the ice . Eitan was so excited to see his son that he ran to meet him halfway down the red carpet as Ronit stood in shock with her hands to her face . Dan then hugs and kisses his mother and Eitan watches, smiling and embracing his wife and son. The trio make their way to the end of the carpet, pose for a photo then do the ceremonious puck drop for team captains, Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf and Coyotes forward Shane Doan. Dan told Daily Mail Online that he has been planning to surprise his family since he left in November. He was supposed to return to the states in mid-May or June, but contacted a rep from the Coyotes when he found out he’d be returning early, before the hockey season was over. ‘About two or three weeks ago they came up with the idea to tell my parents they won a random thing on fan appreciation night,’ Dan said. Eitan embraced his son and lifted him off the ground as they reunited for the first time since Dan left for Afghanistan . The father-and-son pair had a long embrace as a crowd of Arizona Coyotes and Anaheim Ducks fans cheered throughout the stadium . Eventually the pair lost their footing as the carpet moved on the slippery ice, and the fell to the ground, still hugging . He said he had help from the entire staff and team of the Coyotes, his sister, his girlfriend and other close friends who were all able to keep his surprise a secret from his parents. He said the whole event was ‘really cool’ and ‘surreal’, and it helped that his dad is an animated guy. ‘As he walked out, my father figured out there was no puck and he turned around,’ Dan said. ‘He recognized me immediately and so he dropped to a knee and I just sort of started jogging out to meet him.’ The crowd can be heard cheering as the family is reunited in front of thousands of people. Dan said his family had a chance to meet the Coyotes’ general manager after the reunion. Once Dan and Eitan stood up the son went to greet his mother, who he gave a hug and kiss to as his father hugged him fro behind . Eitan still looked shocked with excitement as they walked to center ice for the puck drop after the touching reunion . Though the Coyotes lost the game 2-1, it was still a celebratory night for the Urman family. This was Dan’s second tour of Afghanistan. He was there from March 2013 to November 2013. With no surprise planned, his parents planned to meet him on the east coast upon his arrival back to the states. His return was delayed, however, and he was stuck in Germany for a few days on his way back. ‘They had a nice vacation in Carolina,’ Dan said. ‘I thought it would be cool to surprise them this time.’ This was the Coyote's final game of the season. They finished seventh in the Pacific Division and will not be playing in the playoffs. The crowd cheered as Dan and his parents made their way to center ice. He waved at the crowd as Ronit and Eitan showed their sheer happiness of their son's return . Once in position at center ice, Dan, surrounded by his parents, dropped a ceremonious first puck for team captains, Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf and Coyotes forward Shane Doan to start the game .
target: U.S. Army Sergeant Dan Urman just returned from being stationed in Afghanistan since November .
  His parents were told to drop the first puck at Arizona Coyotes game on Saturday because they had held season tickets for nearly 20 years .
  But Dan then surprised the Scottsdale couple as they stood at center ice .
  Dan's father ran and embraced him, causing the pair to fall to the ground .