Penny Oleksiak's dog is named after a living NHL legend
REUTERS/David Gray
Canadian Olympic swimming superstar Penny Oleksiak's ties to hockey go deeper than her brother, Jamie, who plays defense for the Dallas Stars.
Now up to almost 45,000 followers after a miraculous week in Rio, Penny took part in a Twitter Q&A with BuzzFeed Canada on Monday, and revealed that her "biggest fan" is named after an NHL legend:
First thing I have to do is pick up my biggest fan. My dog jagr 😊🐶 https://t.co/FlmdcPqo7q
— Penny Oleksiak (@OleksiakPenny) August 15, 2016
More proof that everyone loves Jaromir Jagr, even 16-year-olds.
Jagr, 44, will skate in a remarkable 23rd NHL season in October with the Florida Panthers.
HEADLINES
- Stars beat Jets in Game 3 with controversial kicked-in winner
- Nylander tees up Game 5 as series heats up: 'Going to be a fun one'
- Panthers blank Maple Leafs to tie series 2-2
- Report: Stars' Marchment won't be disciplined for slashing referee
- Fleury stars in Worlds debut: Going to 'enjoy this as much as I can'
Advertisement