Tarasenko named NHL 17 cover athlete
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Vladimir Tarasenko is the face of hockey.
The St. Louis Blues forward was named the EA Sports NHL 17 cover athlete at the NHL Awards ceremony Wednesday night.
Tarasenko was chosen over San Jose Sharks captain Joe Pavelski.
The Blues sniper edged Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn while Pavelski beat out Edmonton Oilers rookie Connor McDavid to advance to the final round of voting.