Today Artemi Panarin, the NHL rookie with nine points in 10 games, turns 24 years old. He doesn’t exactly look it – he still very much has that baby face – but regardless, a very happy birthday to him!
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) October 30, 2015
Hopefully he has a big night for his new team. His old team, though – SKA St. Petersburgh – hasn’t forgotten him, and is also wishing Panarin a very happy birthday.
Hey,@NHLBlackhawks! Best wishes and many birthday hugs from St.Pete to Artemy! Let the guy be #BeardMan this season! pic.twitter.com/qhXEggjfi4
— SKA Ice Hockey Club (@hcSKA) October 30, 2015
Two things:
- That’s a great GIF.
- #BeardMan? Can Panarin even grow a beard? I guess assuming all goes well, we’ll find out in a few months’ time, though my bets are on no.
Still, awesome to see him still loved from his former KHL team. He’s having no problems keeping up that level of adoration in Chicago.