Panthers' Jacob Markstrom: "diving" his way to fame and glory?

by Donny Rivette on Aug 3, 2009 4:09 PM EDT

This incident goes back a ways, but it's summer, and this is what we do. That initial "fall" in the crease is not going to be forgotten anytime soon...

The video could be considered a bit harsh, and certainly doesn't represent Team Sweden's view of the event, but hockey's hockey and fans will be fans.

Video courtesy of Jefflered/YouTube.

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Markstrom: victim or guilty party?

Tanked it...didn't even make contact with the opposing player

26 votes

Guiltless...momentum from initial "shove" carried to the goaltender

7 votes

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That probably wasnt’ the most glorious moment in his life… He is said to be one of Sweden’s greatest goalie talents though. Well, at least swedes say that…

miss u, CR baby...u want 2 get back 2gether? - now with lots of Ducks love

by sleza on Aug 3, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions

Lol… I was actually in Canada while the Juniors were going on, Markstrom got plenty of airtime, trust me. I just think the magnitude of the game got into his head, playing in the gold medal game in front of a hostile building, he went a bit overboard, no doubt.

It is no reflection on his goaltending skills though, he was superb throughout the tournament and will be a starter (hopefully for the Panthers) in just a couple years.

by Stanley C. on Aug 3, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions

That video, btw, is hilarious. Great use of some classic Mighty Ducks footage.

by Stanley C. on Aug 3, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope that kid comes in here and becomes the next Martin Brodeur…

Now having said that… That video was flippin’ hilarious! The Benny Hill tune was priceless!

by VanMurph on Aug 3, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions

Excellent!!

Awesome video, wish I had seen it earlier. The kid has some great skills in net… and also setting up a great career in acting once his hockey career is over.

by keithwozniak on Aug 3, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions