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Ovechkin is Everywhere
by Alanah McGinley on 04/14/08 at 12:43 PM ET
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Something that’s good for NHL exposure—and happens far too seldom for this sport—is crossover appeal into different media. But playoff time is certainly different, as is Alex Ovechkin in particular, who seems to be a favorite of almost everyone.
So, from completely opposite ends of the media spectrum, here’s a Monday morning overdose of AO…
1. Fox News Sunday: Now, here’s a Sunday morning political show lineup you don’t see every day—Former Senator Tom Daschle; Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter; Hadley; Olympic speedskater Joey Cheek; and Alex Ovechkin, left wing player for the Washington Capitals hockey team.
2. Pummeler “Ovechkin” Came out a couple weeks ago, but I only heard it yesterday. And a WARNING: Entirely NOT safe for work… don’t be playing this thing with grandma in the room, for godsakes. (Trust me. I really ticked off a grandma with this last night...):
*thanks to GZ Expat for passing on some of this info
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MP3 of the song is available here.
http://nuft.net/caps/Pummeler-Ovechkin.zip
Posted by GZ Expat from Chiner on 04/14/08 at 08:25 PM ET
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I find it very ironic that the fans of Washington DC dress up in red and cheer loudly for a Russian to lead them to prominence. Somewhere, Ronald Reagan is shaking his head and wondering what happened.
I love AO’s style in interviews...he answers questions simply and pointedly...before Game one he was asked a complicated question about physical play, pressure, first game,etc. He just said...’Uh...I don’t care...let’s play.’ Some may say its his level of English and his comfort speaking his mind...I say, it’s refreshing. After listening to years of Markus Naslund’s politically correct gobbly-gook...to have someone like AO say...let’s play...(and then go out and get the game winner) is exactly what the league needs.
Crosby can be a great ambassador for the game...but he’s gotta get the corn cob out of his butt and enjoy the game a little...have some friggin fun (like you did in the outdoor game)!
Posted by GZ Expat on 04/14/08 at 05:50 PM ET