Capitals Insider posted a bit of an interview Olie had with ESPN 980 today. He discussed his post-retirement plans and his thoughts on the Washington Capitals.
At the end of the day, it’s about how you’re remembered as a person as opposed to as an athlete. I think I made my parents proud.
~ Olaf Kolzig on what makes him feel most proud.
After many years of fandom, I was finally able to meet Olie the goalie two years ago as the Capitals were entering the playoffs against Philadelphia. I don’t think I’ll ever forget his response to me telling him I hoped he got some ice time in that series. He told me he didn’t, because that would have meant that the team was not doing well and needed to change things up. He was always a team-first guy and always a true class act, even when his larger-than-life passions bubbled over on the ice. His dedication on the ice was matched only by his dedication to the community, particularly children with Autism.
I always hoped he’d get to hoist the Stanley Cup and retire in a Washington Capitals sweater, but it wasn’t meant to be. Nevertheless, ‘Zilla was a heck of a goaltender, the heart of the Capitals for many a year, and a source of pride for Washington, DC. I’m certain that it is only a matter of time before #37 hangs in the rafters at Verizon Center.
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