At the All Star Game this past weekend, during an interview, Ovechkin revealed that one goalie complained so much about the visor that it became banned in the NHL.
The league ended up banning the tinted visors in 2006 and we have now officially learned why. Ovechkin was asked about it and this was his response:
Ovechkin who at the time was just a rookie, has now turned into one of the biggest stars to ever play the game of hockey. He has had a legendary career that has definitely surpassed the goaltenders who at the time had a lot more 'pull' than the rookie.
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5 FEVRIER | 90 ANSWERS REPORT: Alex Ovechkin reveals a goalie 'CRIED' about his tinted visor as a rookie and got them BANNED Should they unban the tinted visor? | ||
yes | 61 | 67.8 % |
no | 29 | 32.2 % |
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