Tue Jul 29, 2008 9:00 am EDT
This is Kendhal Beal. From her nearly non-functioning Web site, we know that she's a model from Houston who hopes to branch out into the acting world. (Does holding a briefcase on a game show and feigning either elation or disappointment count?)
"Along with modeling, Kendhal also majored in Biology at Lamar University studying to be an Orthodontist." Moving on ...
Kendhal Beal was working the red carpet at former Detroit Red Wings center Igor Larionov's Hall of Fame surprise party at Vice in Hollywood earlier this month. Working for whom? It would appear something called Notorious Models was covering the event. We have no complaints.
Our intrepid inquisitor had a trio of interviews before the party started: "Deal or no Deal" model Leyla Milani; the lovely Diana and Alyonka Larionov, a.k.a. Alexander Ovechkin awards show arm candy; and the man himself, Igor Larionov, whom she congratulates for being the "fish ... fifth Russian to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame."
Here's Igor, successfully stifling a laugh as Kendhal Beal unleashes a series of meandering hockey questions; including one in which she asks why he started the infamous Colorado Avalanche brawl with the Wings. We think. Her questions have the orderly structure of a seven-layer burrito in a blender:
Here's Kendhal with Leyla Milani, celebrity puckhead (?) and second-place finisher in the WWE Diva search.
Finally, here are the tremendously attractive Diana and Alyonka Larionov are up next, treating this interview with the gravity of a Diane Sawyer sit-down. Without a doubt, two of Igor's most memorable assists.
Puck Daddy is an NHL blog edited by Greg Wyshynski. Email him, and follow him on Twitter.

Montreal 5, Columbus 3 (Nov. 24)
Posted Nov 23 2009
Posted Nov 23 2009
Top Goals of the Week: November 24
Posted Nov 23 2009
Edited by MJD
Edited by 'Duk
Edited by J.E. Skeets
Edited by Greg Wyshynski
Edited by Matt Hinton
Edited by E. Brennan
Edited by Jay Busbee
Edited by Jay Busbee
Edited by Steve Cofield
Edited by Chris Chase
Edited by Chris Chase
Edited by Andy Behrens
33 Comments
1 - 24 of 33
Report Abuse
When did people start referring to Strippers as Models?
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
Thanks for the memories, Igor . .
Go Red Wings!
Pizza! Pizza!
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
Go Wings!
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
It's all about the dumb blond who two fists the mic like it's a big fat....never mind...
To quote Barry Badrinath
"It's $10 for a BJ, $12 for an HJ, $15 for a ZJ..."
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
Yep, these red wings are a fantastic, fantastic team - the only thing they can be hated for is being so [profane] good, that they should just scratch this season and move on to next years UFA market, and start the 2009-2010 season, THIS august...
@ Wyshynski - you've got no trophies in your trophy case
WEAK
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
This is true. But I am the Fish Russian in the Hall of Fame.
Report Abuse
Report Abuse
Despite what fanatics may say about Detroit, they've given the world some quality hockey to enjoy for the past 20 years, Larionov being one of the highlights of these times. Sweden wins olympic gold with quality hockey, then the Redwings take the Cup with a group of swede's that are showing North America how the game should be played. When will we see more Euro coaches?
1 - 24 of 33