Kamloops native Steve Gainey was on the ice when Alexander Ovechkin scored what many consider the greatest goal of all-time (Image Credit: NHL)
GREATEST GOAL EVER!
Kamloops’ Gainey looks back on his role in Ovechkin’s goal voted greatest ever
Dec 4, 2020 | 6:13 PM
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KAMLOOPS — It’s simply referred to as ‘The Goal.’ Fourteen years ago, The Great Eight, Alexander Ovechkin, scored what many considered the greatest goal ever. This week, fans voted the goal — scored in January 2006 against the Phoenix Coyotes — as the best they’ve ever seen.
There is a Kamloops connection to that goal./ Former Blazers and current Storm head coach Steve Gainey had a brief stint in the NHL, playing 33 games, and he was on the ice when Ovie scored the incredible goal behind his back.
WATCH: Steve Gainey remembers Alex Ovechkin’s crazy goal
