Alex Newhook
Definition
Alexander 'Alex' Newhook (born January 28, 2001) is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Known for his excellent skating, balance, agility, and powerful strides, Newhook was drafted 16th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in 2019 before being traded to the Canadiens in 2023.
Examples
Alex Newhook's pre-game lineup read was so smooth, it had the whole arena wondering if he moonlighted as a sports anchor.
When Alex Newhook opened the scoring in Buffalo, Habs fans treated it like the second coming of the Stanley Cup.
Trading for Alex Newhook turned out to be Montreal's best plot twist since the '94 strike – now he's the centre of their revival.
With strides that make defenders look like they're skating in molasses, Alex Newhook is the nightmare fuel for NHL backcheckers.