Alex Ovechkin is building an incredible personal museum of his own hockey achievements, and the details are fascinating! As the legendary NHL career of Alex Ovechkin continues to wind down, he's not just breaking records; he's meticulously curating a collection of priceless memorabilia.
Dylan Strome, who has played alongside Ovechkin during his record-setting seasons, recently shared some amazing insights on the "Pardon My Take" podcast. He revealed exactly what "Ovi" keeps after each goal he scores.
"Every goal that Ovi scored, the last like a hundred probably, or maybe like since 800 and on, he’s got whoever gets the assist to sign the back of the game-worn jersey," Strome explained. But here's where it gets even more interesting: Ovechkin is reportedly planning to open a museum in Russia.
For every goal he scores, he's been collecting the stick, the puck, and the jersey. During his incredible scoring runs, he's even been saving his game socks!
And this is the part most people miss: Strome mentioned that this museum is a bit of a "folklore" that players have heard about, and it might be connected to his hockey school. He described it as a place that will be "nice" and house these incredible artifacts.
If this museum materializes at Ovechkin’s planned hockey academy in his hometown of Moscow, it will be a true testament to his career. The Ovi Academy concept is quite ambitious, aiming to be a comprehensive sports ecosystem with two ice rinks, facilities for tournaments, and even dining options. The academy's website describes it as a "full-fledged and multi-purpose sport ecosystem" that will combine training, tournament, sports-recreation, and medical-rehabilitation functions, becoming a significant attraction in Moscow.
Just imagine, Ovechkin brought home the 895th goal puck and the hockey stick from his record-breaking game against the New York Islanders.
It's not just about his own achievements, though! Ovechkin has also been known to collect sticks and jerseys from opposing players throughout his career. This season alone, he's famously swapped jerseys with NHL stars like Evgeni Malkin, Brady Tkachuk, and Brad Marchand.
It certainly sounds like he's going to have an astonishing collection by the time he hangs up his skates.
What do you think about Ovechkin's memorabilia collection? Is it a brilliant way to preserve hockey history, or is it a bit excessive? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
