In a swift 20-minute timespan, 12,000 tickets for the much-anticipated match between Datsyuk and Ovechkin were snapped up.
In the heart of Russia, the city of Yekaterinburg is preparing for a special event. The much-anticipated hockey game, "The Magic Game," is set to take place in the coming days, and it's causing a stir in the sports world.
Promoted on Dzen, this exciting event will feature a lineup of legendary figures from Russian sports and NHL stars. Pavel Datsyuk, the organizer and former NHL legend, will play and host the event in his hometown. Ilya Kovalchuk, Kirill Kaprizov, and Sergei Fedorov are confirmed participants, representing some of the most notable Russian hockey figures.
Alexander Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals star and NHL record holder for most goals in regular seasons, will also take part. This reunion on ice with former teammates including Semin and Fedorov promises to be a spectacle not to be missed.
The game's all-star celebration character is further underlined by the participation of other renowned figures such as Anatoly Golyshev, Vyacheslav Fetisov, Stefan Da Costa, and Nikita Tryamkin.
The sale of tickets for "The Magic Game" started at 1 PM today, and all 12,000 tickets were sold out within 20 minutes. If you missed out, don't worry – the game will be broadcasted on YouTube for everyone to enjoy.
RIA "Novy Day" will cover the event, ensuring that fans worldwide can follow the action as it unfolds. With such a star-studded lineup and the anticipation building, "The Magic Game" in Yekaterinburg promises to be an unforgettable event in the world of hockey.
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This special event, "The Magic Game," will bring together sports enthusiasts from around the world as it features legendary Russian sports figures and NHL stars, including Pavel Datsyuk, Ilya Kovalchuk, Kirill Kaprizov, Sergei Fedorov, Alexander Ovechkin, Anatoly Golyshev, Vyacheslav Fetisov, Stefan Da Costa, and Nikita Tryamkin. Despite tickets selling out within 20 minutes, fans worldwide can still witness this unforgettable hockey showdown by tuning into the live broadcast on YouTube.
