Social media certainly was around the last time an NHL All-Star Game happened - remember Alex Ovechkin clowing Phil Kessel with his phone? - but 2015’s edition constitutes the latest ramp up.
Hockey fans got to delight as teams, players and the league pulled back the curtain that much more. Check out this assorted collection of doodads from the days leading up to today’s event.
First, Dustin Byfuglien’s wearing some none skates for the contest:
Bring on the neon! Check out Byfuglien's custom skates for today's #NHLAllStar game! pic.twitter.com/sN9MqKD3by
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) January 25, 2015
Brian Elliott better watch out:
#NHLAllStar game Selfie!!!! pic.twitter.com/gWwGyT1kGa
— Brian Elliott (@KidElls1) January 25, 2015
Wait, is it Aleksander Ovechkin instead of Alex Ovechkin now? Whatever the case may be, here he is with Carey Price & Co.
The rookies seem to be enjoying themselves, as well.
Just rookies taking in the #NHLAllStarSkillsComp 😜 pic.twitter.com/pKCoqZwa23
— Aaron Ekblad (@Ekblad5FLA) January 25, 2015
Finally, enjoy some wild camera angles thanks to GoPro at the skills competition: