“Unbelievable Twist: How Alexander Ovechkin’s Miracle Goal Defied All Odds and Captivated Fans Worldwide”
ADVERTISEMENT
Advertisement
During the 2005-06 season, Ovechkin’s ferocious hits, lightning-quick one-timers and frenetic all-gas-no-brakes style of play all combined to spark intrigue, then interest, then euphoria in the Washington stands.
“He would touch the puck in the defensive zone, and you could hear a buzz in the stadium,” Halpern recalls. “People forget that Ovi was an end-to-end rush player. He would either go through you or shoot through you. And if you tried to step up on him, he would run you over.”
Post Comment