'American hockey fans deserve better': U.S. lawmaker not happy at Alex Ovechkin's Putin advertisement

Alexander Ovechkin used his fame to back Putin. We must remember that

The NHL star’s appearance in an ad for Putin’s party reinforces the Russian leader’s attempt to tie patriotism to loyalty to himself

'American hockey fans deserve better': U.S. lawmaker not happy at Alex Ovechkin's Putin advertisement

Washington Capitals captain and NHL superstar Alexander Ovechkin recently appeared in a political campaign advertisement for Russia. Ovechkin stood in the video alongside major Russian political figures to promote Russia’s upcoming parliamentary elections. One U.S. lawmaker was not happy about it. On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Joe Wilson wrote to the National Hockey League commissioner Gary…

NHL has long history of ignoring, even endorsing, war crimes

The meltdown over Alex Ovechkin advertising Vladimir Putin’s party is hypocritical. The National Hockey League and its players have long backed politicians responsible for war crimes. In Thursday’s Globe and Mail former NHL goalie Dominik Hasek and Marcus Kolga published a column calling on Ottawa to sanction the greatest goal scorer in hockey history. “Alexander... Continue Reading → The post NHL has long history of ignoring, even endorsing, wa…

‘American hockey fans deserve better’: U.S. lawmaker not happy at Alex Ovechkin’s Putin advertisement

May 11, 2022; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) stretches on the ice prior to first period of game five of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports on September 22, 2026 Washington Capitals captain and NHL superstar Alexander Ovechkin recently appeared in a political campaign advertisement for Russia. Ovec…