Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Ovechkin enjoys vacation in Jurmala
The athlete nicknamed Alexander the Great arrived in Latvia with several friends. Originally, the company made a foray into Riga's exclusive boutiques. Alexander, whose height is 1,88 m and weight 99 kg, especially liked the brand jeans in a boutique Plaza. After the shopping the company went to the resort city Jurmala, where they stay up to this day . Alexander and his friends fell in love with Jurmala's popular restaurant 36.līnija in Bulduri . There they have been seen repeatedly.
In one of his visits Ovie, a known admirer of spectacular blondes, met with local celebrities, singers Aishey (24), who was representing Latvia in the "New Wave - 2009" and "Eurovision -2010" , and (экс-фабриканткой) Ella (24), who stopped to drink soft drinks on the way from the beach.
The girls willingly joined the company of the hockey player and had a lively conversation for about an hour. Then Aisha and Ella have paid the bill and went further, and Alexander and the company remained in the restaurant.
Photos by Martinsh Purvinsh
Later in the evening rapper Timati (26), which in those days is also the guest of Jurmala, posted in his microblog at twitter.com his photo with Ovechkin with the caption: "I've run into Ovechkin at 'del Mar' at night, the fun continued... a toast for bachelor status" and added that the glass had water. Both were the guests of private party at the restaurant La Riva, the merriment was in full swing when the police arrived; the inhabitants of neighboring buildings complained of too loud music."
Reporting live from Jurmala, I am Emily.
Source: www.kasjauns.lv/ru/news/oveckin-zazigaet-v-qrmale-s-izvestnxmi-latviiskimi-blondinkami-i-timati&news_id=23578 by Cristina Bogatyreva, June 30, 2010.
Can we get any sleazier? :-)
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010
A baptism in the morning - chilling with Timati in the evening
Timati: "I've run into Ovechkin at 'del Mar' at night, the fun continued... a toast for bachelor status (water in a glass)))"
Emily reports:
A baptism in the morning - chilling with Timati in the evening...
And in the same shirt!
Moscow never sleeps.
I wonder how Timati ended up in Jurmala...
Timati and Snoop Dog
After some googling I found that Jurmala will host an International Competition for Young Pop Singers "New Wave 2010", but in July. Whatever... :-)
Still no Semin in vicinity...
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Sasha Ovechkin in Jurmala became a father. A Godfather.
Dubultsky Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Vladimir
By Sabira Mutallimova, Chas Daily, Latvia, June 30, 2010:
The Kazan "Ak Bars" defenseman and the Russian national team player Ilya Nikulin and his wife Ekaterina christened their six-month-son at the Dubultsky Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Vladimir yesterday. The team Russia and Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin was chosen as a child's Godfather.
"I am becoming a godfather for the third time. This honor was given to me before by my relatives, my cousin's and uncle's families. I know Ilya for a long time, almost 10 years. We have close and friendly relations," says to Chas Sasha Ovechkin about Ilya Nikulin.
"And I am particularly pleased that I was entrusted to be a godfather of his first child. The sacrament was held in sincere excitement. I had goose bumps, was sweating," confessed the famous hockey player, who, as soon as he went outside of the church fence, unbuttoned his shirt to really chill up. "I am very happy and I am very pleased!" he added.
The happy parents of Ignat, who was baptized just six months after his birth, we pleased as well.
"What can I say? We are very fond of our son and he will be encouraged, accompanied by us in his life. We'll be together in sorrow and joy," said the boy's mother Ekaterina.
"And most important for Ignat to grew up healthy! We all wish him that!" adds a godmother of Ignat Maria Krylova.
A kid himself was feeling very well, he was not crying and was not capricious, smiling and posing for cameras. And he was vociferously singing a little something, and so the priest gave a blessing to the boy to sing in the choir. Ignat clutched his little hands on one of his first documents in life, the certificate of baptism, when it was given out to parents, thus the baby seemed to show that he understands what a serious event has taken place in his life. And he received the name of Ignatius during his baptism .
The little Dubultsky church for baptism was chosen on advise of the friends.
Will Ignatushka, like a real man, as his own father and godfather, play hockey? Time will tell.
"At least there will be someone to train him!" exclaims Sasha Ovechkin. "By that time I will finish with my career..."
Source: www.chas-daily.com/win/2010/06/30/g_012.html?r=32&
Why Ilya chose to baptize his son in Latvia? It is in the previous post. Also there's no mentioning of Semin. Maybe it was just a mistake by Didzis Rudmanis?
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Ovechkin is on vacation in Latvia
#Caps stars #Ovechkin and #Semin are currently on a vacation in Jūrmala, Latvia. Ovi has became the godfather of Ilya Nikulin's son. :)
Reporting live from Jūrmala, this is Emily.
For those who don't know, Ilya Nikulin is Ovie's team Russia roommate and they share the Canadian Lucky Loonie digged from the ice in Quebec, sawed in two.
Boy, I wish Ovie would never take that Unlucky Loonie, it brought a lot of bad luck to him and team Russia in Vancouver.
And here's why Ovie and Semin ended up in Latvia. Ilya Nikulin's wife is Latvian, but as far as I understood she is Russian ethnically. Ilya invited Ovie to his son's baptism and to take a vacation there.
This article is dated as August 28, but there's no year, I guess the interview was taken last year in Kazan, Russia.
Last week Ilya Nikulin, the Kazan Ak Bars hockey player tied the knot. The wedding took place in Moscow, and two days later Nikulin had to go out on the ice in Novogorsk in a friendly match against Moscow Dynamo.
How did you meet your wife?
On vacation in Turkey. Ekaterina is a citizen of Latvia, we just chatted for a long time on the phone. After the wedding, we decided not to change her citizenship. It is more convenient for her and for me. Latvia is in the European Union, there is no sense to apply for a Russian passport, because now she can enter any European country freely without a visa.
Have you told her at once that you are a hockey player?
No, but even if I'd say it, it is unlikely it could make any difference. Although in Latvia hockey is very popular now.
Were there a lot of guests from the bride's side in Moscow?
We did not invite too many people, we prefered a narrow circle of friends and relatives. As a result there were probably about fifty people.
Where did you propose to her?
It was in Greece, on the island of Crete. We vacationed there this summer, I rented a yacht and on the board of the boat I asked Ekaterina to marry me.
After the World Championships in Moscow there were talks that you'd try the NHL with Atlanta. Is your wedding somehow linked with your decision to stay in Russia?
No, at that time I had not made a proposal to Ekaterina. I just decided that this year I'd still play in Russia.
As far as I understand there weren't too many hockey players at your wedding? Nobody was released from Ak Bars?
Yes, there was only one hockey player Alexander Ovechkin. Only he had a free time.
What present did Ovechkin give you at the wedding?
Sasha gave to us two travel bags. At the wedding he was not bored, he was eager to participate in virtually all wedding games. Which ones? I don't even remember, have to watch the videotape.
You don't remember? I guess it was a good party...
(Laughs) At the wedding the groom is not supposed to drink much. And I couldn't drink because the next day I had to go out on the ice.
How much it cost you to "buy" the bride?
Well, we didn't get to the money. But I had to sing and do striptease. Of course, I did not undress myself, I had a team of assistants, they had to do it for me. As of the songs, we sung almost in chorus "Team of our youth" and "Yellow-belly doesn't play hockey". In general, it was really nice party. The wedding party began at five o'clock, went on late into the night, some guests left the restaurant about two o'clock at night. Everyone enjoyed it, the guests were leaving in complete ecstasy.
Do you plan a wedding at the church? Is your wife also a Christian?
Yes, we both are the believers, but don't belong to the pious ones. The church wedding, I think, is even more serious step than a regular wedding. At least for now we haven't thought about it.
Update: EVEN MORE TO FOLLOW :-)
For now here the picture from baptism:
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Why incorrect choice was made for Hart trophy winner
Congrats to Henrik Sedin and it's not his fault, but it's not only Bruce Boudreau who didn't agree with the awards voting:
Bruce Boudreau on NHL Awards choices
Here's a complete analysis from Kukla's Korner why an incorrect choice was made for Hart trophy winner:
I also liked the discussion in comments section where PuckStopsHere explains MVP part, and I'd say it was brilliant:
you’re completely ignoring the hart definition - “the player adjudged most valuable to his team”
The most valuable player to his team is the player with the greatest overall value. What is more valuable? A $10 million diamond in a box of million dollar diamonds or a $5 mill diamond in a box of gravel and glass shards. The $10 mill diamond is obviously more valuable. Only hockey fans would turn around and argue that the $5 mill diamond is more valuable to his box, because he is the only stone worth anything in the box - even though he is less valuable than the $10 mill one.
Read more...
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Monday, June 28, 2010
Ovechkin Nominated for ESPY
From Washington Capitals web site:
Alex Ovechkin Nominated for ESPY as Best NHL Player
Fans can vote for winners at espn.com/espys or facebook.com/espn
Monday, 06.28.2010 / 12:41 PM / News
ARLINGTON, Va. – Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin has been nominated for the ESPY Award given to the Best NHL Player, with the winner determined by fan voting that is open now at espn.com/espys orfacebook.com/espn.
This is the sixth ESPY nomination of Ovechkin’s career, as the three-time NHL MVP hopes to win for the first time at The 2010 ESPYs when the show is televised live Wednesday, July 14, at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN HD.
Other nominees for the Best NHL Player award are Pittsburgh’s Sidney Crosby, Buffalo’s Ryan Miller, Vancouver’s Henrik Sedin and Tampa Bay’s Steven Stamkos.
The ESPYs gather top celebrities from sports and entertainment to commemorate the past year in sports by recognizing major sports achievements, reliving unforgettable moments and saluting the leading performers and performances. The ESPYs honor ESPN's commitment to The V Foundation for Cancer Research, a partnership launched with the late Jim Valvano at the inaugural ESPYs in 1993.
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
Evgeny Kuznetsov interview to Sport-Express
"I am very glad that I was chosen by Washington, a club with a lot of Russians," said Kuznetsov. "Actually I think it is more important which club had chosen you rather than the number with which you were chosen."
Before the draft ceremony, have you dreamed about a certain club that could choose you?
No, I was hoping it would be a strong team and that there would be Russians. And Washington is an ideal option. By the way, some time after the draft I went to the table housed by representatives of the club and I was handed a phone. It turned out that Alexander Ovechkin was on the line, who told me the following: "Congratulations, welcome to Washington." At first, I couldn't believe my ears that I was talking to Ovechkin.
When are you planning to travel to Washington?
First I'll work out for a few days in New York and then I'll fly there in early July. This is when the rookie camp will start.
Have you already made a decision where you will play next season?
I have an existing contract with Tractor. On the one hand I am really looking forward to get to Washington and on the other I understand the reality that I am not ready yet.
It is now possible that Caps will have Russian troika. Have you ever thought that one day you could come out on the ice on the same line with Alexander Ovechkin, one of the best players and scorers in the NHL ?
I want to play with him and Sasha Semin as soon as possible. I saw Ovechkin only on TV, and I remember Semin when he was with Tractor.
Source: news.sport-express.ru/2010-06-26/370765/ by Alexander Shapiro
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Ovechkin's back in Moscow
2010 draft: Evgeny Kuznetsov speaks to Caps Media after being selected as 26th pick by Washington Capitals.
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Friday, June 25, 2010
Ovechkin's awards for best actor, best dancer
Best Actor:
Synopsis: Nate is nowhere to be seen and Ovechkin is a prime suspect
Testimonials: Ovi's line, delivered on Hef's rotating bed at the Palms, steals the show in Part 2 of Brett Leonhardt's masterpiece (Nate Ewell)
Best Dancer :-)
Ovi's Wall dance @1:20 (via DC Sports Bog)
From 'Chicks dig Alex Ovechkin'
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Thursday, June 24, 2010
Ovechkin is rewriting NHL record book
Was Semin right after all? :-) Patrick Kane is in first All-Star team, Sid is in the second. Yeah, but... blah, blah...
From ovechkin.tumblr.com:
Let me finish... :-)
Ovi:
And that's why we love you, Alex...
NHLPA: Most outstanding player on planet Earth! Voted by hockey players of the best hockey league in the world!
With Lisa Hillary
More pix from f...yeahOvechkin.tumblr.com
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From ovechkin.tumblr.com:
Let me finish... :-)
Ovi:
Let me finish, I am not gonna leave until I will thank my coach, my GM, Mr. Leonsis and entire Washington Capitals organization.
And that's why we love you, Alex...
NHLPA: Most outstanding player on planet Earth! Voted by hockey players of the best hockey league in the world!
With Lisa Hillary
More pix from f...yeahOvechkin.tumblr.com
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And the winner is... Alex Ovechkin!
Maclean, wearing the shiniest tux I have seen on TV, opened the envelope and Lindsay announced Ovi as the winner.-- Dan Rosen
This one used to be the Lester B. Pearson Award, but it's aptly named now in favor of Ted Lindsay. It goes to the player voted most outstanding in the NHL and it's voted on by the players. This award is a big deal to the players because their peers are the ones that vote for it.
Ovi said "it was a tough night last night." I think he would retire to Vegas if he could. He gave kudos to his late brother, which was really nice. But, just as he was supposed to leave the stage, well, he wouldn't do it.
They introduced Reese Waters, the host of the Daily Line on Versus, but Ovi wouldn't go away. He never does. He's everywhere and you can't get rid of him. He's persistent.
Update:
Totally agree with Mike Prada:
Think about what Ovechkin lingered around to talk about. Before he was cut off, all he said were the requisite platitudes that don't mean anything. But as soon as he stopped talking the first time, it was as if he realized"Crap, I really should thank some of my teammates, since otherwise the vengeful, annoying media will get on me for something stupid again."So he did, and wouldn't get off the stage until everyone who needed to be given a shoutout got one.
Ovi couldn't leave without saying 'thank you' to Ted Leonsis, GMGM, Bruce Boudreau and the team, he did the right thing!
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Alexander The Best, that's what NHL players say!
Damian Cox' tweet: So if you're H. Sedin, would u rather get the Hart from the writers, or the Lindsay from the players? Same question for A. Ovechkin.
Post NHL Awards - Caps captain speaks to the media about winning the Ted Lindsay Award for the NHLPA MVP
Ovechkin: The players award is the hardest to win.
Capitals Insider, June 23, 2010:
(Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
(Formerly known as the Lester B. Pearson Award, given to the NHLPA's choice for most outstanding player.)
"I'd like to congratulate Alex Ovechkin on receiving this award after another great year. Receiving this nod of respect from your peers carries a lot of meaning, and I know Alex will cherish this honour"
~Ted Lindsay
Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin poses with the Ted Lindsay award trophy during the NHL Awards on Wednesday, June 23, 2010, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) via FanFeedr
Ovi's flip cam dies, has some interesting stuff on it 06.23.2010 / 6:54 PM PT
Alex Ovechkin was being filmed and filming everyone else with his flip cam as he walked the red carpet. The problem is his flip cam was dying and he had to turn it off and pack it away.
However, before he turned the camera off he said he managed to film a lot of "beautiful ladies." And, of course, he smiled as he said that.
If it's one thing Ovi knows it's how to be Hollywood. He's perfect for a red carpet.
-- Dan Rosen
Ron Maclean and Ted Lindsay hand the Lindsay Award to...06.23.2010 / 7:59 PM PT
Alex Ovechkin.
Could this be a prelude to the Hart Trophy? Ovi has won this award three straight years now. He won the Hart the last two years and he is up for it again tonight.
Maclean, wearing the shiniest tux I have seen on TV, opened the envelope and Lindsay announced Ovi as the winner.
This one used to be the Lester B. Pearson Award, but it's aptly named now in favor of Ted Lindsay. It goes to the player voted most outstanding in the NHL and it's voted on by the players. This award is a big deal to the players because their peers are the ones that vote for it.
Ovi said "it was a tough night last night." I think he would retire to Vegas if he could. He gave kudos to his late brother, which was really nice. But, just as he was supposed to leave the stage, well, he wouldn't do it.
They introduced Reese Waters, the host of the Daily Line on Versus, but Ovi wouldn't go away. He never does. He's everywhere and you can't get rid of him. He's persistent.
Was it awkward? Yes. Was it hilarious? Yes.
-- Dan Rosen
2010 NHL AWARDS
Wednesday, 06.23.2010 / 9:25 PM / 2010 NHL Awards
NHL.com
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin
became the first player in NHL history voted a First Team All-Star in each of his first five seasons, highlighting the players named to the League's All-Star Teams for 2009-10...
"I'd like to thank my beautiful fiancée, Ovi is sitting next to her. Ovi keep your hands off."LOL
~Duncan Keith
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