Drake Gets Puck'd Up In Canada, "This Is One Of The Greatest Honors I've Ever Received

Young Money star Drake took some time away from the recording studio this past weekend by performing at the annual NHL All-Star Game in Canada.

Drake wore his Canadian pride on his sleeve while attending the 2012 NHL All-Star Game at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Canada, on Sunday (Jan. 29). Sporting a custom NHL jersey with his name on it, the
Toronto native took the ice to perform his hit "Headlines." "If you're proud to be Canadian tonight, I want to hear you make some noise one time. Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Drake, I grew up on the sport that we are here celebrating this evening, and this is one of the greatest honors I've ever received," said the hip-hop star, who also visited the players in the locker room. "I grew up playing hockey. I used to play right wing," said a gracious Drizzy as he shook hands and took photos with the all-stars, who were equally excited to meet him. (Rap-Up)
I think I was the first one to go on the ice on our side. I'm a huge Drake fan, I love his music. I'm a big hip-hop guy. It was great to be that close and watching him," said Keith Yandle of the Phoenix Coyotes. "I actually asked him to sign a stick. He said it was the first hockey stick he has signed. It was pretty cool." For the players in attendance, Drake's performance was a welcome change of pace compared to the regular season. For players used to discussing strategy with their coaching staff between periods, it was nice to spend the intermission enjoying a performance from a platinum-selling artist. (NHL)