OMGCHECKPLEASE!_MEETS_HOCKEY_REALITY!
Ok, I recently learned that (in fanfic world)
RPF stands for Real Person Fiction. That is to say,
Fictional stories relating to the lives of the famous
from movies, bands, and SPORTS.
So: are real people living real lives
(if somewhat heightened), are they called RPRs
(Real Person/Reality)? Just wondering! In This Instance:
Tom Wilson and Michael Latta of
the Washington Capitals--they're real, and
what a couple of cuties! Now the journalists are
working up a Bro-mance
and, of course, they are
asking--when do we see
the RING??
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/01/winter-classic-michael-latta-tom-wilson-washington-capitalsThe best bromance
at the the Winter ClassicIt's not Toews and KaneBy: Hemal Jhaveri
January 1, 2015 1:09 pmRMNB @russianmachineTom Wilson and Michael Latta have no family except for themselves apparently1:15 PM - 31 Dec 2014WASHINGTON, DC–If there’s been a running theme for this year’s
Winter Classic, it’s the closeness of the hockey community.
With the passing of
Blackhawks assistant equipment manager
Clint Reif a few weeks ago, the game has taken a back seat to focus on the relationships that make it so important. Reif’s passing showed how quickly that community can come together to honor one of its own.
But the other relationship that’s shined is that of
Capitals forwards
Tom Wilson and
Michael Latta, a bromance that rivals any in the league.
If you’ve been watching
‘Road to the Winter Classic’ you’ve seen Wilson and Latta, two physical forwards with a knack for finding the penalty box, at their best. Whether it’s showing off the impressive contents of their bachelor fridge (mostly ketchup bought at Costco) or discussing
Matthew Mcconaughey in
Interstellar, the bond is undeniable.
Before the Winter Classic at
Nationals Park, Wilson talked about the duo’s bond and their star turn on the reality series. The Capitals, once a team filled with young single guys, now has more family men, leaving them somewhat the odd men out.
“When you come into a team like this, a very close team, it’s a lot of families with young kids,” Wilson said. “We’re kind of the young crew.”
Wilson said he and Latta had a lot of mutual friends through the hockey community, but didn’t know each other till last year. After spending time together stuck in hotel rooms while on the road, they two bonded easily.
“He’s a really good guy and we seem to get along. So far, we haven’t killed each other, living with each other.”
Wilson says the portrayal of their friendship on ‘Road to the Winter Classic’ is also true to life.
“The first couple of days it’s a little weird, having a camera crew around. “They’ll film me for two hours and then use a 20 second clip. It’s tough to keep the media face on the entire time.”
http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2015/01/07/tom-wilson-and-michael-latta-chirp-everyone-during-caps-twitter-takeover/Tom Wilson and Michael Latta
Chirp Everyone
During Caps Twitter TakeoverBy Ian OlandIn Winter ClassicJanuary 7, 2015The
Washington Capitals let
Tom Wilson and
Michael Latta loose on their Twitter account Tuesday night. The roommates unleashed an endless barrage of tweets, answering questions and commenting on the final episode of
EPIX’s Road To The Winter Classic (EP:RttWC?).The friends, known for their chirping, made fun of everyone and everything they came across, including themselves. Below are some of our favorites.
Washington Capitals ✔ @CapitalsBoys are ready. Start sending fun questions using #CapsRoomies now!9:59 PM - 6 Jan 2015Washington Capitals ✔ @CapitalsLats works hard for his body. #Bunless ^TW RT @mbmm13: #CapsRoomies are you doing this shirtless10:01 PM - 6 Jan 2015Washington Capitals ✔ @CapitalsI like my dog way more than Willy. ^ML RT @supjulz: @tom_wilso @Latta17 do you two ever cuddle? Or save all the cuddles for his dog10:02 PM - 6 Jan 2015Washington Capitals ✔ @CapitalsNo comment. ^TW RT @ob61: Hey @Latta17 and @tom_wilso do you guys still do your annual Monday night naked pillow fights ? @washcaps10:05 PM - 6 Jan 2015Washington Capitals ✔ @CapitalsBachelor. Lats looks for future wife potential. ^TW RT @courtneyhincks: Bachelor or bachelorette? #CapsRoomies
10:23 PM - 6 Jan 2015(Click the link for the following thread of tweets from the pair)
http://www.russianmachineneverbreaks.com/2015/01/07/tom-wilson-and-michael-latta-chirp-everyone-during-caps-twitter-takeover/FYI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Wilson_(ice_hockey) 6' 4" 22 years old (from Totonto, Canada)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Latta 6' 0" 24 years old (from Kitchener, Canada)