Ovi hits 700 but a Zamboni driver/ emergency backup goalie stole the media headlines. And a very active NHL trade deadline came and went — sorry Jumbo Joe!
Hockey Players Club podcast hosts: Matt Schwartz, Brandon Rubeo, Kyle Kittelberger, and Kevin Kustron.
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ICYMI:
Alex Ovechkin became the 8th player (naturally as the great 8) in NHL history to score 700 goals. Not only were the fans privileged to witness the historic goal, but the NHL also mic’d him prior to the game to capture his and his teammates’ reaction.
And Gretzky is pulling for Ovi to beat his record mark!
Adding to the crazy week in the NHL, Zamboni driver who doubles as an emergency backup goalie David Ayres was called into action for the Hurricanes against his hometown Maple Leafs. Initially allowing goals on his first 2 shots against, Ayres buckled down and recorded 8 saves for his first, and likely only, NHL victory. What a story.
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What a historic night for the 42 year old Zamboni driver (via u/EXTRAVAGANT_COMMENT)
And the boys rallied around him and celebrated like clinching a playoff spot.
This year’s NHL tradeline did not disappoint with a plethora of moves made around the league. The boys picked the teams they felt had the best deadline and those who stunk up the joint.
Louie DeBrusk interviewed his son Jake DeBrusk on air and shared a special father-son moment.
Josh Manson landed an epic flying haymaker directly to Tyler Myers’ dome. Old-time hockey for sure!
What’s up with a hockey dad throwing a trash can on the ice during play at a youth hockey game?! Get a grip, guy!
This week marks the 43rd anniversary of the legendary movie, Slap Shot. What’s your favorite quote?
And Matt wants to clear up some debate… do you call the tape that fastens your shin pads clear tape or sock tape? Let us know your vote and comment on our Instagram post.
Weekly Picks:
Jarrad Harris of Lethbridge, Alberta scored 25 points last week, winning a free $20 HPC gift card!
And we regret to report podcast co-host Kyle Kittelberger sits atop the Weekly Picks February leaderboard. If he can hold on he’ll be taking home a free HPC X1X hockey stick. We’re rooting for you
WIN KYLE’S MONEY:
Rules: Schwartz reads 7 hockey trivia questions to our challenging contestant and Kyle. Each has one minute once Matt finishes reading the first question to answer all 7 questions. Whoever provides the most correct answers in the shortest amount of time wins. If Kyle fails to win, which has happened only once to date, his opponent wins a free HPC gift card.
Adult B-leaguer, longtime HPC member, and Weekly Picks legend (1,144 points all time!) Michael Jacobi signed up for the challenge of defeating Kittelberger. Did he have what it takes to hand Kyle his second defeat of the season? Listen and find out 🙂
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