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The Three Ov's
Igor Larionov was famous for enjoying a glass of red wine before every game. It calmed his stomach, took the edge off and helped him focus on the task ahead. On this particular day, 'Iggy' arrived 30 minutes before practice and asked the equipment manager for a glass of wine. (The team truck had a portable fridge stocked with specialty drinks as requested by various players).
With the equipment manager headed for the truck, Igor snuck into the jersey bags and found Trevor Linden's practice sweater. With no one in sight, 'Iggy' added a couple letters to the back and then hung the jersey face-out in Trevor's stall. (So no one would see).
As the team hit the ice, Trevor couldn't figure out why everyone was snickering in his direction. Moments later, Pat Quinn piped up: "Okay Trev, we're gonna let you take Pavel's spot on the top line today." And then with a big smile, "We think you've got what it takes to play with them!" Then after a long pause Pat continued... "So it'll be Krutov, Larionov and Linden-ov!"
The whole team burst into laughter... As soon as Trevor realized what had happened, his face turned beet red.
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