Alex Ovechkin : En Fuego
Alexander Ovechkin scored his 50th goal of the season, and then added 2 assists as the Capitals defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-2. After Ovechkin scored his 50th, he placed his stick on the ground, leaned over it and proceeded to warm his hands off of it. Apparently this was the Russian motion for “HOT!” as Ovechkin indicated that his stick was smoking! After checking some major hockey sites, I have already found people complaining that his celebration was classless. Let me remind those Canadian fans (and Don Cherry), that their beloved Sidney Crosby punching someone in the nuts from behind while that player was being held, is the definition of classless. Alex is entertaining and the best player in the world, and most likely he did this just to spite Cherry. Don’t hate the player, hate the game. Below is the video, courtesy of the NHL:
After the game, Ovechkin was interviewed via phone on NHL on the Fly and stated about the celebration, “It was so hot, like I don’t know, probably Don Cherry is going to be talking about it, for all his career and all his life.” When asked about Don Cherry, “I don’t care about him, he is a funny guy”. He also went on to state that it was Jose Theodore’s idea, to pretend like his stick was hot. Apparently Ovechkin coordinated with the guys ahead of time, but when the time came, they left him hanging and laughed at him.
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* UPDATE * The good folks over at On Frozen Blog just posted additional video :
Here is Ovechkin’s Post Game interview, complete with shaving cream pie to the face:
Oooooh, lets keep justifying AO > Cindy Crysby. I will love the game, hate the player (AO) all day, mang.
AO not backchecking is the true definition of classless. He’s a one-trick pony who will eventually take a run at the wrong dude. I’ll take Sid’s 11-game point streak and Geno gunnin’ for the Hart.
Oh, and as I was typing this, AO just took 75 more shots. They’re bound to go in at some point.
/you knew i had to do it, man!
March 19th, 2009 at 8:40 pm//50 goals still is commendable
Ovechkin rules and is so classy…and why are we bringing crosby in the picture, he doesn’t even compare…he’s a stupid whiney and he likes to fight players when theyr’e not on guard…and speaking of classless, I think that the pussylvania teams’ fans are the most disgusting fans ever…i go to the caps games, and for the penguins fans to have celebrated the way they did on our museum steps is disgusting…we won all the games but the last one where we “lost” but got a point…the penguins will get what’s coming to them, and for the record…malkin blows cindy crosby out of the water…he’s the real talent in pitt
March 19th, 2009 at 9:37 pmGo Caps!!!
I think people have been saying for years how Ovechkin will take a run at the “wrong guy”. I guess it will eventually happen, but so far the predictions have rung hollow. Seems like unnecessary bickering between Ovechkin fans and Crosby fans. Almost as bad as Democrats and Republicans.
March 19th, 2009 at 10:03 pm[...] Stick On Fire, Video. I will spare you my hockey analysis. I will tell you to go to my buds blog Capital Outsider for that. Ovechkin scores his 50th goal of the season and then pulls a Chad Johnson-ish trick out [...]
March 19th, 2009 at 10:05 pm[...] Alexander Ovechkin scores #50 and celebrates in style. [Capitals Outsider] [...]
March 20th, 2009 at 7:00 amTypical Caps article. They can’t write a single thing related to hockey without bringing Sid into the equation. Ovechkin seems to think his antics are bringing a “breat of fresh air” to hockey. Hopefully someone takes this prick down soon.
March 20th, 2009 at 7:31 amI like AO, but this is a little over the top. If he doesn’t watch himself, someone will catch him with his head down. That’s how this great game works.
March 20th, 2009 at 7:38 am[...] Alex Ovechkin scored his 50th goal (of the season, not in one night, that would be some kind of record) on Thursday evening and celebrated by dropping his “too hot to handle” stick to the ice. Ovechkin is the best player, and biggest star in the league. Despite what many may say about his this celebration, it was a one time thing that he did for his 50th goal, and to spite Don Cherry. He doesn’t make a regular habit of scripting celebrations, and for anyone in the NHL to criticize him is just a little bit silly. Ovechkin makes hockey relevant again, and his personality and star quality is what you need more of in the league, not less. Head over to Capitals Outsider to see two videos of Alex Ovechkin : En Fuego. [...]
March 20th, 2009 at 7:54 amCrosby was mentioned in the article because Don Cherry brought him up, in relation to celebrating goals. Cherry inferred that Cindy celebrates goals the right way, unlike the classless European Ovechkin. I merely pointed out how much class it takes to punch someone in the nuts from behind. Old time Canadian Hockey, or Fast, exciting, entertaining “New” Hockey? I’ll take the later.
March 20th, 2009 at 8:01 am[...] + Alexander Ovechkin scored his 50th goal last night and had an interesting celebration. {Capitals Outsider.} [...]
March 20th, 2009 at 11:33 amI think Ovechkin is the most entertaining guy on the ice, amazing player to watch from a fan point of view. Just wish he would cut the clown celebrations out. The crap with the burning stick kind of took away from how good he is last night.
March 20th, 2009 at 12:12 pm[...] reenactment of “The Goal” even ends with a little “Hot Stick” action. [...]
September 30th, 2009 at 10:29 pm