Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals' captain, may don multiple jerseys each game as he nears breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. Revealed on the podcast Tales from the Warehouse, the Capitals' equipment staff is preparing for this potential jersey rotation to authenticate Ovechkin's game-used gear in real time. Both Ovechkin and memorabilia collectors are eager for this opportunity, as he collects his own items. The movement to generate significant memorabilia also includes plans for a future museum showcasing his achievements.
“We are in talks with the Capitals to be authenticating everything in real time in those nights,” Barry Meisel said. “Ovechkin has been kind enough and is considering [changing jerseys each period] because the Hockey Hall of Fame is calling, and Meigray is calling, and the Caps want something for the building, so it's possible, and it's really a work in progress.”
“So, if Ovi could wear a jersey each period in those last couple of games, he might. The team is equipped to change.”
“Ovechkin himself will be very interested and involved in taking personal mementos from the game as he's an avid collector of his own game-used gear.”
“Ovechkin's future plans are to open a museum in his native Russia to display his own memorabilia and the extensive game-used stick collection he has put together through gifts from teammates and fellow players.”
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