Sitting a row behind us and 5 seats down
Henrik Zetterberg. My initial reaction was "Dude's worth millions- why the hell is he sitting HERE" . My daughter (11 y/o and big Wings fan ever since he hattied in the 3rd period against Blue Jackets on her birthday) kept making googly eyes at him. "OMG he's so handsome". I can put up with that, as opposed to Taylor Lautner or some other Teen Idol of the Moment.
Nobody messed with him, which was cool. Our eyes locked at one point (because my daughter said "his beard needs a trim") and he winked at me. I melted like buttah. So, I got that going for me.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:49 PM ^
Or it didn't happen!
/s
But seriously, that's pretty sweet. Every time I've run into Wings around Michigan they've been really cool to chat and shake hands, but I must say, I've never had on wink at me...lucky!
September 5th, 2010 at 5:53 PM ^
I had a hundred chances to take his picture. But I didn't - too creepy for me. He's just a dude enjoying a day at the Big House ya know?
September 5th, 2010 at 6:02 PM ^
Yeah, it's always a touchy thing, asking for a photo with someone like that. I think if you are respectful, asking for a photo is alright. But that is just me, and being respectful is a big key. If the person says no, you smile, say you understand, and wish him/her a good day.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:50 PM ^
If you are a Rangers and/or a Wolverine hockey fan you'll like this; Stephan Matteau was at the game as well.
His son is one of the top junior players in Canada and is training in Ann Arbor with a junior team.
Will young Stef become a Wolverine?
Time will tell.
September 5th, 2010 at 10:34 PM ^
So was JMFJ, he also was at the Box house tailgate.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:50 PM ^
Hank is a stud. Glad to see him supporting the Maize and Blue.
September 5th, 2010 at 7:54 PM ^
Been a hell of a long time... how are ya man?
September 5th, 2010 at 5:50 PM ^
Michigan football. Swede approved.
September 5th, 2010 at 6:02 PM ^
Carl Hagelin laughs at your assertion that he hadn't approved of Michigan football several years ago.
Also, bork bork.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:54 PM ^
I thought for sure this was going to be another story about some moronic drunken racist asshole. I'm glad it's not.
September 5th, 2010 at 5:57 PM ^
yes Hank FTW! Just another reason why he's my favorite red wing not named Lidstrom... I wonder if he had dinner with Carl Hagelin whilst in AA? If only he were a wing too. :(
September 5th, 2010 at 5:59 PM ^
Cool sighting!!
I once sat right behind Jeff Daniels at a Tigers game, and had the same reaction. ("Dude's worth millions, why is he sitting here?")
September 5th, 2010 at 6:03 PM ^
Jeff Daniels is the everyman, that is why.
September 5th, 2010 at 6:06 PM ^
True. I actually didn't say anything to hiim, figure'd I'd let him enjoy the game.
A famous person sighting at a sporting event I DID say something to though was when A-Rod was about 5 feet in front of me going into Cameron for a Duke basketball game a few years ago. I couldn't help myself and started chanting "Yankees suck! Tigers rule!" The Tigers won the AL championship the following season. I'd like to think my taunt of A-Rod had something to do with it.
September 5th, 2010 at 6:33 PM ^
Zetterberg is my favorite Red Wing. Who knew he was a Michigan fan!!???
Way to keep it classy and let him enjoy the game. He probably got a kick out of your daughter's comments, though!
September 5th, 2010 at 7:31 PM ^
with Zetterberg and David Legwand (Nashiville Predators). Legwand's father is a long time season ticket holder that has seats with my friends father (they used to work toegether). He sent me the below pic yesterday:
September 5th, 2010 at 8:17 PM ^
That sweater does seem a little much for yesterday's weather, but he looks good. I can't help but think how ridiculous pretty much anyone else would look in that sweater (just picture one of your buddies showing up at your next tailgate with that on - the razzing would not end until 2013).
Just another thing star athletes can do that we can't.
September 5th, 2010 at 8:00 PM ^
used to the cold being from Sweden, he makes it look like it was 40 out, not 65.
Sweet pic, and confirmation.
September 5th, 2010 at 9:29 PM ^
Holy shit, Hank was at the game?!?! Seriously, my man crush on him has severely grown deeper.
September 5th, 2010 at 10:32 PM ^
FWIW, I was at box house for awhile before the game and I saw JMFJ there. He had on a blue Tate/Vlad jersey.
September 6th, 2010 at 3:58 AM ^
think he kinda looks like jake gyllenhowevauspellit from prince of persia