THIS WILL SEEM like a silly post, but the Washington Capitals (my beloved hometown NHL hockey team) just made a trade for goaltender Cristobal Huet. Why does this matter? Besides the fact that Huet is a good goalie, he is also the only player in the NHL who is native French! He was born in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, a commune in the Rhône-Alpes. Will this mean more coverage of the Capitals in the local sports papers? Knowing how much the French media like to cover French athletes in the States (even the very, very average ones), I'm going to guess yes.
26 February 2008
A Frenchman for the Capitals
THIS WILL SEEM like a silly post, but the Washington Capitals (my beloved hometown NHL hockey team) just made a trade for goaltender Cristobal Huet. Why does this matter? Besides the fact that Huet is a good goalie, he is also the only player in the NHL who is native French! He was born in Saint-Martin-d'Hères, a commune in the Rhône-Alpes. Will this mean more coverage of the Capitals in the local sports papers? Knowing how much the French media like to cover French athletes in the States (even the very, very average ones), I'm going to guess yes.
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There's a Frenchman in the NHL? I had no idea?
Are you sure he's not French-Canadian?
You are so right. The media here things French athletes who make in the US are superstars. Most of them are average or below average in their league -- Tony Parker being an exception.
Really, because if I am to believe French newspapers and television stations Joachim Noah, M. Pietrus, and Ronny Turiaf are three of the best players in the league.
hello former boss! i have enjoyed keeping up to your activities while in france.
we are getting ready for sam's farewell party and were preparing some photos are came across this one:
http://jackieheartsb.tumblr.com/post/27426174
good times. :)
Those were the fun days, Jackie.
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