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Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:47 pm EST

Video: When Swedish goal celebrations go wrong

By Sean Leahy

Hockey goal celebrations have evolved over time from the simple arm-raise to the firecracker approach made famous by Alex Ovechkin(notes). The jump-into-the-glass goal celebration made famous by Ovechkin has become commonplace in the NHL with variations from the belly flop into the glass to the sideways cannonball.

We've not, however, seen a version of the glass jump that Henrik Andersen came up with. The 18-year old winger was celebrating his first goal of the season for Swedish Tier 2 team Leksand when he attempted to channel his inner Ovechkin and things went terribly wrong:

(The Bobby McFerrin soundtrack is a nice touch.)

Andersen, who wasn't selected in last June's NHL Entry Draft, was not injured and Leksand defeated Bjorkloven 4-0 to put themselves atop the standings in Allsvenska. Despite his unlikely future playing in the NHL, Andersen has now made himself a YouTube superstar and guaranteed his addtion to blooper reels around the world. 

stick tap to DayWalk3r for the tip

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  1. SHK
    1. Posted by SHK Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:53 pm EST

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    Where's the Crosby vs Ovechkin vs Malkin tag?
  2. Cody/DieselPhotos
    2. Posted by Cody/DieselPhotos Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:14 pm EST

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    Celebration of the Decade.
  3. Ron
    3. Posted by Ron Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:15 pm EST

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    stop it don
  4. C.J.
    4. Posted by C.J. Tue Nov 17, 2009 10:33 pm EST

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    That was a pretty nice goal
  5. Brettbot
    5. Posted by Brettbot Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:00 pm EST

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    that'll be a great memory for him. just a great way to remember a first goal of the season. dive through that glass as many times as you can.
  6. Jano
    6. Posted by Jano Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:39 pm EST

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    I'm not mad, don, I'm just disappointed.
  7. Guy F
    7. Posted by Guy F Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:08 am EST

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    Sweet goal, better celebration. Nice find Leahy!
  8. Panda God
    8. Posted by Panda God Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:43 am EST

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    That is comedy gold, right there. Hockey punishes those who celebrate too much. I've always wondered what would happen in Ovie or someone hit the glass and it broke; I guess this is the next best thing.
  9. NostraChronus
    9. Posted by NostraChronus Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:50 am EST

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    ha! that was awesome; bet Gus Frerotte wish those goalposts had a little give.
  10. Adam
    10. Posted by Adam Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:21 am EST

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    I think he was calling it a night after that sick goal, so he decided to chill with the fans.
  11. JONATHAN
    11. Posted by JONATHAN Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:25 am EST

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    Looks like that plexiglas came from the nearby Ikea store.
  12. Kb
    12. Posted by Kb Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:43 am EST

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    lol, thats what you get for playing in sweden
  13. missy
    13. Posted by missy Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:35 am EST

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    Lmfao!!! omfg!!!!!
  14. Mac Attack
    14. Posted by Mac Attack Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:57 am EST

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    That goal had everything! Sick move, even better celebration.
  15. Puck Off EH
    15. Posted by Puck Off EH Wed Nov 18, 2009 4:58 am EST

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    Damn Euro's, act like you have scored before! Will give him props on the sweet move to pull the puck over to the back hand though.
  16. Dan
    16. Posted by Dan Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:42 am EST

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    Send it in, henrik!!
  17. Richard R
    17. Posted by Richard R Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:49 am EST

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    Pretty slick goal.
  18. Chris
    18. Posted by Chris Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:33 am EST

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    Didn't anyone teach him to jump at the stanchions, not in the middle of the pane? C'mon, that's Goal Celebrations 101....
  19. Dave
    19. Posted by Dave Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:07 pm EST

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    See this is why I love hockey. Football is nothing more than a gang banger sport ovetaken by the ghetto menality. All you see is negative publicity.
    Hockey is still a Pure American sport at its best. highlights and news clips still pertain to real americans ...and canadiens. :)
  20. Jozsef P
    20. Posted by Jozsef P Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:09 pm EST

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    i wonder if he likes sweedish meatballs
  21. none
    21. Posted by none Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:10 pm EST

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    nice goal!!! the celebration... not so nice lol
  22. Cloud
    22. Posted by Cloud Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:13 pm EST

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    that was the greatest celebration ever!!!
  23. Chris M
    23. Posted by Chris M Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:14 pm EST

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    "Looks like that plexiglas came from the nearby Ikea store."-MoltarRocks
    That's funnier than the video. LMFAO!
  24. footballfan
    24. Posted by footballfan Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:16 pm EST

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    this had everything from a great goal to an even better celebration, great going kid
  25. Greg
    25. Posted by Greg Wed Nov 18, 2009 12:27 pm EST

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    Ladies and Gentlemen; I present to you ...... "The Swedish Meatball!"

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