Vladimir Putin scores seven goals in birthday hockey game (Video)
Russian president Vladimir Putin spent his 63rd birthday on Wednesday by pretty much attending a hockey fantasy camp. He was in Sochi celebrating with friends and famous Russian hockey players like Slava Fetisov, Pavel Bure, Alexander Mogilny and Valeri Kamensky.
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They played some shinny, and in a surprise Putin’s team won 15-10 with the Russian president scoring seven goals.
Look at that defense!
And like every participant in youth sports these days, Putin was rewarded for his efforts.
From the AP: “Putin was given a trophy for his team’s win at the end of the game and a medal for his contribution to hockey in Russia.”
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Earlier this month Putin teamed up with Alex Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin in a game. Last year he recorded 11 points and the shootout winner in a post-inauguration game.
At this point he has to have played himself into consideration for a roster spot on a KHL side.
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