The legendary Igor Larionov dropped the puck at last night’s Caps-Kings game, and had some kind words for the Capitals’ Russian players
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“Igor Larionov is heading home. But he made sure he was at the Staples Center for a rare visit to Los Angeles by the Washington Capitals on Russian Heritage Night.
“The Caps have some of the NHL’s top Russian talent, including Hart Trophy winner Alex Ovechkin, former Hart winner Sergei Fedorov and veteran forward Viktor Kozlov — all of whom grew up watching Larionov, one of the newest members of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
“‘It’s great to see them playing so well, especially the kids from Washington — Alex and (injured forward Alexander) Semin and Viktor Kozlov, and Sergei Fedorov,’ said Larionov, who dropped the puck between Ovechkin and the Kings’ Alexander Frolov — both Moscow natives — for the ceremonial opening faceoff before L.A.’s 5-2 victory”
Source: John Kreiser, NHL.com
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A reminder of Vogel’s long locks not so long ago is always welcome
Any sign of the Larianov daughters there?
Ha! No, Odessa, no sign of Elena in Los Angeles.
For those not familiar with the paparazzi-type fervor regarding Ovechkin spending time with Igor Larionov’s daughter Elena a while back, check out J.P.’s post on the matter:
http://japersrink.blogspot.com/2008/06/ovechkin-planning-wonder-spawn.html
And here’s a photo of Elena:
http://www.paparazzi.ru/userdata/IMG_5554p.jpg
You should know that Igor may have been at Staples Center for the game, however, he was also contracted to appear at a Russian Heritage after game party… The only problem is he skipped out of his luxary suite sometime during the game and did not appear at the after game event at all…. AEG (which owns the Kings) is still miffed as to why Igor bailed on the event and is awaiting response from the Hall of Famer… It seems so unlike Igor, who by all accounts, is a great guy… I am one of the many fans who was stood up…
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