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Alex Ovechkin Cleans House At The 2008 NHL Awards Show Montreal, Quebec (Canada), June 13, 2008 – CCM Hockey would like to congratulate Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals and Vincent Lecavalier of the Tampa Bay Lightning on their outstanding seasons, which culminated in the reception of individual awards at the 2008 NHL Awards Show in Toronto, ON. CCM‘s Alex Ovechkin took center spotlight of both the 2007-08 season and the 2008 NHL Awards Show. Ovechkin brought home a total of 4 trophies, winning the Lester B. Pearson Award as the League MVP as voted on by the players, the Art Ross Trophy and Rocket Richard Trophy as the top goal scorer (65 goals) and point getter (112 points) and finally the Hart Trophy as MVP voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association. In addition, Ovechkin was also named to the NHL First All-Star Team. Ovechkin’s earned First Team honors in each of his first three NHL seasons, the first player to do so since the 1952-53 season. 2004 Stanley Cup Champion and CCM’s Vincent Lecavalier of the Tampa Bay Lightning won the King Clancy Trophy given annually to the player who shows leadership both on and off the ice and contributes to his community. Vincent Lecavalier donated a $3-million pledge last October to construct a pediatric cancer and blood disorder center at the All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. Lecavalier was selected as a starter and the captain of the Eastern Conference All-Star Team for the first time in his career and has had eight consecutive 20-goal seasons. Reebok-CCM Hockey, a subsidiary of the adidas Group, is headquartered in Montreal. With operations in Canada, the United States and Europe, the Company is the world's largest designer, manufacturer and marketer of hockey equipment and related apparel under two of the most recognized hockey brand names: Rbk Hockey and CCM Hockey. Reebok-CCM Hockey equips more professional hockey players than any other company. Reebok-CCM Hockey is also the official outfitter of the National Hockey League, the American Hockey League, the Canadian Hockey League and several NCAA and national teams. |