Biography alex ovechkin news article

When Brendan Morrison played for the Washington Capitals in 2009-10, he was amazed by the goal-scoring prowess of a young Alex Ovechkin. But a road trip in Edmonton solidified just how much of a presence the captain was off the ice as well.

Morrison took the time to reflect on Ovechkin and his time with No.

8 on the latest episode of That's DC Hockey, recalling his passion and enthusiasm for the game.

"Genuine joy and just love of the game," Morrison said.

But when it came to his favorite memory of the captain, Morrison had quite the story to tell.

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In the car was a young boy holding up an Ovechkin sign, wanting to get the Russian star's attention. The car didn't let up, following the team's bus all the way to a private airport that the team was flying out of.

"When we go there, we were walking out t