tonight…

We see Ovechkin, Malkin, Semin and MORE! Yep, Team Russia on the ticket tonight… No rooting for the Slovaks tonight, it’s a full-on Russia cheerfest.

I really enjoy watching Ovie play. It’s just so effortless. I’m seriously hoping for a Canada | Russia Gold Medal Hockey final. That would be a game for the ages… A true test of the question, “Who is better? Sidney Crosby or Alex Ovechkin?”

In my humble opinion, I’d say Ovie is the more passionate, naturally gifted player. The puck just finds him and he finds the back of the net with a verve and love of the game unmatched by most of the NHLers. And skills? Let’s just say his puck and skating skills are SICK! On the other hand, Sidney is the more ‘complete’ player. Offensively gifted and defensively well rounded, BUT pure, unadulterated passion and love of the game? Yes, Sid has it, but Ovie has it in spades and that is what I think edges him out over Sid. Now as a dyed in the wool Team Canada fan, I know what I’ve just said here is probably considered blasphemy by most and I will probably be tarred and feathered for it is some random parking lot outside of Canada Hockey Place… BUT, it’s simply my opinion about two exceptionally skilled and naturally gifted hockey players. And besides, I’m a girl, so what do I know?? LOL ;^)

For tonight, I had to buy a Russia Team cap. I LOVE the design. So traditional and so, so pretty. It totally appeals to the artist in me and the fact that Ovechkin plays for team Russia is simply a bonus LOL! We fully expect a whole lot of crazy from the Russian / NHL fans tonight. Last night was loony with the Czech / Slovak fans. Tonight, I think they’ll ratchet it up another notch. I’m thinking about bringing ear plugs LOL!