IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 So I had to tell you all that I just had a wonderful experiance. I went with a friend to Hockeytown Authentics so he could get his girlfriend a Z jersey for Xmas. As we are walking through the store we walk past a very short man and two taller guys. All of which were speaking Russian, well at least that is what I know now. I said that is a strange little man to myself and turned around. None other then my favorite Red Wing is stanging there who obviously just noticed my noticing him and he smiled. So I said, Whats up Pavel! With my s*** eating Fan Boy grin. After about twenty minutes of not going up to him cause I was nervous, my friend and I walked over and shook his hand. We talked for probably 2 minutes. He was purchasing Red Wings Merchandise galore. I am talking stacks of t's, sweatshirts, hats and jackets of Red WIngs stuff. My buddy asked him if he was doing some christmas shopping and he said that he wants to see Red Wings stuff all over the place when he goes home to Russia! Ya'll know he is a joker and he was funny. So I bid him farewell and left. As soon as I got in the car I fumbled for my phone to call my wife and realized I had left it at the office. So I called a friend to get my wifes phone number and immediatly called her. I basically begged to return and buy a jersey and have him sign it for me. Eventually she let me and I did. He personalized it for me and everything! I have a picture in my friends phone that I will try to post. I am stoked and thought I would share my experiance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedatsyukian 7 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 You lucky ****. That's cool though man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 Thats awesome. I have a Ukranian friend who met Datsyuk at some Russian "disco" in Pontiac. She said he was awesome to talk to. I'm jealous. And its awesome that he was buying a ton of stuff too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 Suh-wheeeeet! Way to go, Ice! Merry Christmas, Comrad! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HkyTwn 5 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 Nice Christmas present That's so awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermaynard 1 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 And the jealousy sets in... Why do I live in Texas again??!!?!?!?!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slave 31 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 That is so cool, i am just trying to understand how you do not know your wifes number thugh I have been with my gf for 3 years and she has drilled into me her number, 4 diffeent work numbers her sisters numbers her parents numbers and her friends numbers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomicPunk 296 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 Great story, man! it's always great when you meet one of your idols and they are cool to you. Let me tell the story of when I met Bob Probert at an ATM... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 So I had to tell you all that I just had a wonderful experiance. I went with a friend to Hockeytown Authentics so he could get his girlfriend a Z jersey for Xmas. As we are walking through the store we walk past a very short man and two taller guys. All of which were speaking Russian, well at least that is what I know now. I said that is a strange little man to myself and turned around. None other then my favorite Red Wing is stanging there who obviously just noticed my noticing him and he smiled. So I said, Whats up Pavel! With my s*** eating Fan Boy grin. After about twenty minutes of not going up to him cause I was nervous, my friend and I walked over and shook his hand. We talked for probably 2 minutes. He was purchasing Red Wings Merchandise galore. I am talking stacks of t's, sweatshirts, hats and jackets of Red WIngs stuff. My buddy asked him if he was doing some christmas shopping and he said that he wants to see Red Wings stuff all over the place when he goes home to Russia! Ya'll know he is a joker and he was funny. So I bid him farewell and left. As soon as I got in the car I fumbled for my phone to call my wife and realized I had left it at the office. So I called a friend to get my wifes phone number and immediatly called her. I basically begged to return and buy a jersey and have him sign it for me. Eventually she let me and I did. He personalized it for me and everything! I have a picture in my friends phone that I will try to post. I am stoked and thought I would share my experiance. You don't know your wife's phone number? Just kiddin I know how what you mean with cell phones learning numbers for us these days Awesome story.... stories like these that sometimes make me wish I lived in the area Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 That is very cool... so the commercials with draper are true!!!! the players come out of the woodwork there!!! nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Datzooky 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 Awesome story. Glad you got your Jersey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mule 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 If I met Datsyuk, I'd ask him to pronounce a handful of very complicated English words. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b.shanafan14 733 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 man, i'm jealous as hell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 (edited) I'd like to tell him that he's killing my pool! I need him better than the 40th ranked fantasy player! Edited December 5, 2008 by MacK_Attack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingedKitten 9 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 That's awesome! I met him once too, although I did not talk to him much. It was at the Troy Sports Center. He's a cool guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shannyfan1414 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 Great story. You are a lucky man. I have ran into a couple of the wings in the last couple of years but can never mange to get a word out of mouth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seeinred 1,488 Report post Posted December 5, 2008 If I met Datsyuk, I'd ask him to pronounce a handful of very complicated English words. I'm sure if you tried that he'd give you some nasty Russian words to say too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tane 17 Report post Posted December 6, 2008 I would have Asked Him why he doesn't celebrate after scoring goals. And maybe Ask if he was influenced by the way Barry Sanders played. (If One Person actually gets taht, I'll be shocked.) And if they do, they'll get - Pavel Datsyuk's Not Good! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puckloo39 5,686 Report post Posted December 6, 2008 I saw this thread earlier today and meant to respond. That is so cool, Munk! Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy, either. I am glad you got to meet Pasha. He's amongst the top players in my book, and has become my favorite this season on the Wings. Funny, skilled, smart -- he's got it all. Congrats!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted December 6, 2008 Exactly, my cell phone is my arm without it I am can not turn on a light switch! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted December 6, 2008 I saw this thread earlier today and meant to respond. That is so cool, Munk! Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy, either. I am glad you got to meet Pasha. He's amongst the top players in my book, and has become my favorite this season on the Wings. Funny, skilled, smart -- he's got it all. Congrats!! I think my love for Dats is much like yours and Booster313's love for Dom! My friend thought I was a stalker cause I was giving alot of information on him that normal fans do not know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted December 6, 2008 Wow, I really wish I lived closer to Detroit! That's really cool that you met him, and it's even cooler that he was nice about it. It seems rare to find a celebrity willing to give a total stranger the time of day. But that's why Datsyuk is great, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Booster313 138 Report post Posted December 6, 2008 I think you made the whole thing up.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IceMunkee 15 Report post Posted December 6, 2008 I think you made the whole thing up.... Soon enough you will see the jersey as proof!! HAHAHAHA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
