Comments on: Alex Ovechkin Answers Fan-Submitted Questions For Gillette

By: BobbyG

BobbyG — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 02:30:08 +0000

oh, wow, it’s Ovie being Ovie LOL!

Getting rid of the boyfriend, driving style…classic Ovie.

Is it just me, or do the Gillette shaving questions sound like they were submitted by Gillette’s marketing or sales department?

By: Igor

Igor — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:46:19 +0000

A bit more from the set of questions that did not make the cut…

Q Where is better tasting ice-cream – Moscow or Washington?
A Ice-cream is good everywhere. My favorite is anything from Ben & Jerry’s

Q Are you mad at Matt Cooke for kneeing you? Are you planning on revenge?
A Everybody plays tough, to win. I am not angry at him. It’s a physical part of the game, we both want to win.

Q What language are your dreams in?
A Mostly in Russian, but sometimes in English. It all depends on who is there and who talks. Haha.

Q Name three favorite cities to play in.
A First of all, I really love Washington. The fans are absolutely crazy and really help us play. Secondly, the Winter Classic at Heinz Field was awesome. I also like to play in Montreal and New York at MSG. But most important is not the location, but the energy that comes from the fans, regardless of who they support. They root for hockey, and that is great.

By: Igor

Igor — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 20:28:35 +0000

@Avtopilot – Yes, and it sure was in my submission… censored! Maybe whatever software Ian uses automatically redacts sentences containing “Pittsburgh Penguins”?

By: Chris Gordon

Chris Gordon — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:39:01 +0000

Q. – How often do you use Gillette products?
A. – I have been using Gillette ever since I started shaving. Why did I not shave before? Because I have very sensitive skin. But now my face is perfectly fine.

I’m sure that was a “fan” question.

By: Avtopilot

Avtopilot — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 19:08:44 +0000

Important part of the answer about Lemieux:
“…He owns Pittsburgh Penguins, so there is no chance we can talk.”

By: Igor

Igor — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:15:50 +0000

For those who can’t get enough of Ovi, here are a few questions he skipped in the video but answered in writing:

http://news.sportbox.ru/Vidy_sporta/Hokkej/spbnews_Aleksandr-Ovechkin-otvechaet

Q Alexander, did you ever dig potatoes?
A No, never.

Q Do you ski? And when are we going to see your partner for life and the little lambs?
A I don’t ski – I am busy during winter playing hockey. I think I will not get married for a long time, but I hope to meet the right woman sometime, and maybe have kids.

Q When did you earn money for the first time, and how did you spend it?
A Playing hockey, I was 14 years old, and I did not spend it – I gave everything to my parents.

By: Hale

Hale — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:41:09 +0000

“I have very sensitive skin.” So, that’s where his comment to the refs came from: personal experience!

By: The Horn Guy

The Horn Guy — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:44:05 +0000

Thanks for the translation. Man, is he a cut-up or what? Great sense of humor but at the same time very professional and genuine. I love this kid.

By: rockcreek

rockcreek — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 13:47:32 +0000

I don’t know why I love this, but I do. God help my man crush, I do.

By: d123

d123 — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:56:45 +0000

“I love to drive. My driving style is rather aggressive, so, if you happen to see my car… well, sorry.”

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Ovi you’re the best.