Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated his 63rd birthday this past Wednesday in "Putinesque" style: By or organizing an exhibition hockey game in Sochi with former NHL and KHL players.
Not surprisingly, Putin's team won 15-10, as the President lead the team with seven, (yes) seven goals. Putin also took it upon himself to be team captain as well.
The match, which included former NHL stars Pavel Bure, Slava Fetisov, Alexander Mogilny and Valeri Kamensky, was essentially a hockey fantasy camp for Putin. Putin even allowed his Defense Minister, Sergei Shoigu, to get in on the game as well.
The exhibition was held at the Shayba Arena in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, best known for hosting the 2014 Winter Olympics. After Putin's team won the game, the Russian President was even awarded a trophy for his triumph.
Your move Obama!
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