Tag Archives: Russian Hockey

“Wow, You Know My Name”: Blue Jackets’ Kirill Marchenko Gushes After Meeting Idol Alex Ovechkin

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

Bally Sports Columbus Since he entered the National Hockey League, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has become not only the inspiration to scores of young hockey players in the DMV, but in his native Russia. Ahead of the Caps’ Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Third Annual Alex Ovechkin Cup In The Books: Russian Youth Hockey Teams Compete in Annual Tournament in Moscow

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Diane Doyle

When most people hear the term “Ovechkin Cup”, or “Ovi Cup”, they think of the Washington Capitals Stanley Cup run in 2018 and the ensuing celebrations led by captain Alex Ovechkin that followed. But there is another meaning for the … Continue reading →