Montreal Embraces Czech Goaltender Dobeš as New Cult Hero
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Czech goaltender Jakub Dobeš has captured the hearts of Montreal Canadiens fans, becoming the latest cult figure in the hockey-obsessed city. The young goalkeeper has drawn comparisons to Slovak goaltender Jaroslav Halák, whose legendary 2010 playoff run that eliminated both Sidney Crosby's Pittsburgh Penguins and Alexander Ovechkin's Washington Capitals became known as "Halák's Spring" and inspired fans to replace street signs across Montreal. Dobeš, who describes himself as "not a hero, just a crazy goaltender who wants to watch Game of Thrones," represents the type of compelling personality that Montreal fans embrace when combined with exceptional athletic performance in their beloved sport.