Alexander Ovechkin thanked the “Washington” for shares in memory of his father
Russian forward “Washington Capitals” Alexander Ovechkin spoke about the actions of the team in memory of his father Mikhail. The words of the athlete leads ESPN.
The players of the capital club went to the match against the Anaheim Ducks on February 24 in helmets with stickers “Papa Ovi”. It was reported that the team plans to play in them until the end of the 2022/2023 season. “I thank the team and the organization for their support. It was a difficult time for me, for my family and for all my friends, but this is life and it will be remembered forever, ”said the hockey player.
On February 15, Ovechkin announced the death of his father, Mikhail. A day earlier, the hockey player left the location of “Washington” and flew to Moscow. Before the match with the Florida Panthers on February 17, the club, captained by the Russian, honored the memory of Ovechkin Sr.
Ovechkin has been playing in the NHL since 2005. He spent all seasons in North America with Washington. Together with the club, the hockey player won the Stanley Cup in 2018.
Source: Lenta
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