“We Say Thank You”: Flippers Now Hit In Canadian Ice Hockey Too
Pop singer Olaf Malolepski, who appears as “Olaf der Pinball”, stands in the garden of his home.
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The net catches on, a siren rings – and then: “We say thank you, 40 years of flippers!” The hype surrounding the Flippers “we say thank you” has now carried over into North American ice hockey as well. How it happened: German player Luka Hoff, of Canadian WHL club (Western Hockey League) Edmonton Oil Kings, chose the said hit as his target anthem.
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The Thank You premiere from The V came recently when Hoff scored his first goal in his fourth game for the Oil Kings (against the Regina Pats). Hough also sang along to the cheers – to the entertainment of the TV commentators, who chuckled and laughed at the “great stuff”. The NHL shared the same excerpt on social media.
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“World Class”: Olaf Pinball Thanks Luka Hough
The fact that “we say thank you” has now even become a top-class North American game has gone unnoticed by Olaf Malolepski, aka the Olaf Pinball Machine. Under a related Facebook post from the NHL, the 76-year-old commented: “WORLD CLASS!!!!! I say thank you.” After this he put a heart emoji.
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The title “We say thank you” is already 13 years old; The now-defunct Flippers recorded the song to say thanks to their fans for their continued support after 40 years on stage. The song became a hit only this summer, after some DJs rediscovered it – the hit went on at various parties, most notably at Ballerman. You may soon hear him more often in the NHL: Luka Hoff, who was named Rookie of the Year in 2021 and recently moved to Edmonton from the Krefeld Pinguins, is considered a great German ice hockey hope.
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Claire Montgomery is a contributor to CA News Ottawa, covering news, politics, business, technology, sport, entertainment, and lifestyle. She focuses on clear, accurate reporting and useful information that helps readers stay informed about current affairs and developments that shape their communities. Her work highlights relevant stories, emerging trends, and important issues, presenting them in a balanced, accessible, and reader-friendly manner.
