Playing in just his third career game, San Jose center Tomas Hertl had himself quite a night against the New York Rangers.
By scoring four goals, Hertl, who hails from the Czech Republic, made a bit of history.
19-year-old Tomas Hertl of the Sharks: youngest player to score 4 goals in game since Jimmy Carson, 1988 Kings
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19-year-old Tomas Hertl of the Sharks: youngest player to score 4 goals in game since Jimmy Carson, 1988 Kings
But it was how he scored his fourth goal that blew hockey fans' collective minds.
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Oh nothing, just Hertl pulling off the ol' back-between-the-legs-and-roof-it-past-the-goalie maneuver. WORKS EVERY TIME.
Really now, what is this?
After the game, Hertl powered his way through a valiant explanation of his feelings: "This is dream!"
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Fans were euphoric over Hertl's accomplishment.
I don't always score four goals, but when I do, I go between my legs reverse backhand. #SharksHeadline
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I don't always score four goals, but when I do, I go between my legs reverse backhand. #SharksHeadline
Tomas Hertl: so good he made ESPN remember that hockey is a thing. RT @trilljester Hertl's fourth was #1 on Soortscenter's Top Ten plays.
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Tomas Hertl: so good he made ESPN remember that hockey is a thing. RT @trilljester Hertl's fourth was #1 on Soortscenter's Top Ten plays.
Hertl. Czech for filth.
John Buccigross
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Hertl. Czech for filth.
Craziest thing about Hertl's four-goal game? He played just 11:12
Elliotte Friedman
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Craziest thing about Hertl's four-goal game? He played just 11:12
#SJS crowd chanting "Teenage Mutant Ninja Hertl" for the 19 year old rookie. #TomasHertl
Shawn Hutcheon
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#SJS crowd chanting "Teenage Mutant Ninja Hertl" for the 19 year old rookie. #TomasHertl
Guys, http://t.co/dK8d9orXph nailed it.
SJ
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Guys, http://t.co/dK8d9orXph nailed it.
Here are multiple video angles on all four goals. This is hockey porn at its finest:
And Hertl Power in the NHL has only just begun.
