Embattled Edmonton Oilers’ goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin is in more hot water in Arizona where he is now facing an “Extreme DUI” charge for allegedly using rocketskates to jump across the Grand Canyon while “at least 10 fingers of vodka deep” authorities announced Tuesday.
Tuesday’s arrest marks the second time Khabibulin has been arrested in Arizona in as many months, following his Feb. 8 arrest for allegedly speeding down an Arizona highway in a black Ferrari.
The charge of “Extreme DUI” is reserved for cases where a suspect performs a particularly radical action while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Police said Khabibulin was seen soaring across the evening sky Tuesday on skates propelled by rockets and was arrested a short time later while celebrating his “extreme” feat. Police records indicate Khabibulin, currently on the injured reserve in the NHL with a herniated disc in his back, was “at least 43 sheets to the wind” upon his arrest.
“You know how you cross a fucking canyon?! You build a wall!” Khabibulin said, apparently referencing his nickname the Bulin’ Wall, before he began rhythmically clapping . “Let’s go Oilers! Let’s go Oilers!”
Khabibulin is due in court March 15, where his lawyer, Vladimir Putin, is expected to argue Khabibulin was “Russian sober” at the time of his arrest.
The Oilers have been relatively quiet on the incident, but sources said the team had already ordered thousands of “RocketBulin” posters and are hoping to push to have the goaltender perform in between periods in a bid to boost fan interest in an otherwise forgettable season.







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