{"id":441894,"date":"2024-06-09T11:59:05","date_gmt":"2024-06-09T15:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=441894"},"modified":"2024-06-09T11:59:05","modified_gmt":"2024-06-09T15:59:05","slug":"alex-ofetchkin-washington-capitals-stanley-pup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/06\/09\/alex-ofetchkin-washington-capitals-stanley-pup\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Washington Capitals Stanley Pup, Alex Ofetchkin"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Finals kicked-off last night, and although we will not see Washington Capitals<\/a> star Alex Ovechkin<\/a> in the Stanley Cup final<\/a> this year, his puppy counterpart is sure to make an impact on the ice. Melon (aka Alex Ofetchkin) represented the Caps at the NHL’s first ‘Stanley Pup’<\/a> which took place Friday evening. The NHL partnered with the non-profit Petco Love to put on the adorable competition between rescue dogs.<\/p>\n

Meet Washington Capitals Stanley Pup Alex Ofetchkin<\/h2>\n

Alex Ofetchkin comes by way of Wolf Trap Animal Rescue<\/a> (WTAR) in Fairfax, Virginia. WTAR is a veterinarian-led, non-profit whose mission focuses on rescuing high-risk animals from euthanasia, neglect, and abuse. The nine-week Heeler mix is listed as a 14-pound forward on his official roster card.<\/a> Moreover, the card states he is a “believer in the power of Pawsitivity,” a play on the Capitals’ “Power of Friendship” mantra this season.<\/p>\n

All 16 NHL teams that qualified for the post-season were represented by a pup, many of which are available for adoption in their city. In addition, each four-legged friend was named after a player on the team they are appearing for.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are honoured that the NHL will spotlight these all-star pups,\u201d said Petco Love President Susanne Kogut in a May 28 press release<\/a>. \u201cEveryone can be a champion in the life of a pet. When you adopt a pet from your local shelter, everyone wins!\u201d<\/p>\n

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The @NHL<\/a> will host the first-ever Stanley Pup rescue dog competition with pups representing all 32 NHL teams.<\/p>\n

The show will include celebrity dog lovers & a friendly competition with pups representing the 16 teams from the 2024 #StanleyCup<\/a> Playoffs.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc36: https:\/\/t.co\/p5uprheYhK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Z6Dtnfw4am<\/a><\/p>\n

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) May 22, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n