Putin Celebrated His Presidential Win by Playing a Possibly-Rigged Hockey Game
- Posted on May 9, 2012 at 8:09am by
Mike Opelka
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The Russian Federation has a new and yet oddly familiar president. Vladimir Putin was sworn into a third term in the office he previously occupied for two consecutive terms (2000-2004, 2004-2008).
How did the Russian President celebrate his return to power? With a hockey game featuring a bunch of amateurs (Putin’s team) playing against some of the greatest Russian hockey players still alive and skating.
Putin’s love for hockey is something new. The President just recently started playing the game and yet he managed to keep up with his team of skilled amateurs as well as the Russian pros. And in an amazing display of athletic skills worthy of those often trumpeted by North Korea’s now-deceased Kim Jong il, Putin scored a goal within seconds of stepping on the ice. The roaring crowd cheered as #11 (Putin) also added an assist and then was given the chance to win the tied match on a penalty shot.
Putin pal, Silvio Berlusconi was also on hand to witness this amazing display of athletic prowess.
(The woman next to the former leader of Italy is described as his “translator.”)
Watch as the President skates in and scores the winning goal on a penalty shot. Imagine what the veteran goalie was thinking as the former KGB honcho turned commander in chief was approaching with the puck. (Note: the video of Putin’s game winning goal is not seen in slow-motion… That’s exactly how slowly the President was skating!)
Highlights from the Telegraph:
Let’s not forget that Mr. Putin is often seen in macho situations.
Last August, on his first scuba dive, Putin “found” two antique vases. It was later admitted to be a stunt.
And then there were the shirtless pics of Putin from 2009.
The snarky and clever folks at TMZ.com called these shots “Shirtless In Siberia” and also pointed out the Russian leader’s “moobs.”
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EP46
Posted on May 10, 2012 at 5:39amWonder what the “private time” at Camp David will be like? One thing you can bet the farm on…..barry will NOT be telling Putin what to do….can you just see the Chicago thug street organizer telling the the former KGB officer how things should be ? This would be worth a movie of the week.
Report Post »cdavis411
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 7:03pm“I’m to gross for my shirt. Too gross for my shirt. So Gross it hurts!”
Report Post »HaroldHeard
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 6:54pmI play men’s Ice Hockey down here in Texas (Yeah, I know; yes there is Ice Hockey in Texas) and me and my team would stomp’em into the Texas dust. This is a direct challenge to val-and-the-boys.
Report Post »KC1
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 5:32pmHaha Hockey is great, its the only sport dictators cant fake their skill. To bad he didnt pick Ovi or Malkin as VP.
Report Post »South Philly Boy
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 3:34pmHe’s the DemonCrats buddy
Report Post »Constructionist
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 2:12pmI’d rather have a fake Nobel Peace Prize than a fake hockey goal anyday.
Report Post »DE OPPRESSO LIBER
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 11:24amPutin plays hockey and Obummer plays basketball, that’s the big difference between them.
Report Post »sick6james
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 5:37pmHockey is a manly sport, basketball isn’t.
Report Post »Individualism
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 8:51amNHL is rigged to and so are American elections.
Report Post »Philo Beddoe
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:05amHe’s hiding the fact that he has a small peepee
Report Post »Sirfoldallot
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 10:35amYup, Putin is waitting on Obama 2 rig his win. Where can we go 4 freedom ??
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 8:35amI just can‘t decide who’s the most macho. Putin plays hockey, hunts shirtless and finds sunken treasure, Obama single handedly kills Bin Laden…it’s a tough call. It’s like having Ivan Drago and Action Jackson running the world.
Report Post »huey6367
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 8:43amI would say the hooded Mexican wrestlers are mui macho.
Report Post »poorrichard09
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:20amAh, dude-Putin has a way bigger “cool” factor than the girlie man 0bozo. : D
Report Post »Zipit
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 9:33amQuien es mas macho? Vladimir Puton, o Lloyd Bridges????
Report Post »huey6367
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 8:30amHas anyone seen the “the Dictator” with Sasha Baron Cohen? Looks vaguely familiar.
And he should really keep his shirt on.
Report Post »blanco5
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 8:35amYes, “man boobs” are never anything to be proud of!
Report Post »huey6367
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 8:43amI call them “moobs”.
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on May 9, 2012 at 8:30amThat’s OK. Our Dear Leader has a Nobel peace prize, an Emmy, a Golden Globe, the Heisman, the Conn Smythe trophy, the Miss America crown……
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