Australia is the home of kangaroos, Foster’s, and rugby. It’s also home of an ever-burgeoning audience for hockey.
Thursday, a Fox Sports News anchor did the highlights of the Caps-Penguins game. But that’s not why he’s getting attention on social media.
The reporter had an epic, but familiar fail when trying to say Alex Ovechkin’s last name.
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@RawCharge @NHL Meanwhile in Australia, THIS is why the NHL needed to be at the Olympics #PITvsWSH pic.twitter.com/4eOh8VGLpe
— Jason Wright (@wrightjay) April 27, 2018
“The Penguins staged a dramatic third-period comeback to defeat Washington in the Eastern Conference semifinals,” the reporter said. “It’s a matchup that features two of the game’s biggest names in Sidney Crosby and Alexander Ovcheh…”
He paused before trying again.
“Ovchicken,” he said.
Yeah, that’s going to be a no, but I dig how it looks on a jersey.
Next time, Australian announcer, just stick with what you know.
Just say, “It’s a matchup that features two of the game’s biggest names in Sidney Crosby and Nathan Walker.”
