Hockey club goalieSochi » Mikhail Berdin in an interview with , he explained why he was happy with the decision to continue his career in his native country.
Berdin left for the main American junior league in 2016, the USHL, and two years later found himself in the system of the Winnipeg Jets, who selected him in the draft. Berdin became the main goaltender for the Jets farm club in the AHL, and during the covid 2020/21 season, while on loan, he played 14 games for SKA, after which he was sent to Sochi. Eventually, he didn’t play for the Southerners and returned to Winnipeg, extending the deal with the Jets for two seasons. This year, Berdin decided to return to Russia.
SKA swapped goalkeeper rights to Sochi last week. The unilateral contract with the goalkeeper runs until April 30, 2023. On October 26, the goalkeeper made his debut at the gates of the Sochi team (3-4 at Traktor).
— Do you like the climate of Sochi? After Winnipeg, probably a heavenly place?
– For me, in general, after Canada, Russia is a heavenly place. I love my country very much. Being in Russia is a balm for my soul.
Something was wrong in Canada?
“I simply love my country. Necessary where was born.
– The situation with the goalies in Winnipeg has been favorable to you. Comrie is off to Buffalo, Rittich isn’t impressive, the base’s doors are open. No regrets about leaving?
– This return decision was not spontaneous, emotional. It doesn’t matter who was the first or the second goalkeeper there. It’s not about hockey. I came back because I love my country. I don’t want to live in Canada. I want to live at home. Especially in such a difficult time. It is clear that the KHL is inferior to the NHL, but it was important for me to challenge myself. Yes, these are new difficulties, but they temper us.
– There is a lot of talk about the fact that the attitude towards Russians in North America and Europe deteriorated sharply after February 24. Did you feel this?
“I don’t care if there is pressure or not. At least send me to the forest – I will feel comfortable. I just feel happier at home, I smile more often, I like spending time with my parents and family. I was extremely happy that so many people from my hometown supported me today: friends, grandfathers, grandmothers – everyone watched the game. Yes , I didn’t play in the best way, but this support is worth a lot. When the anthem plays, I have a smile, I’m happy to tears to be here. I’m grateful to Sochi for this opportunity I have confidence in myself and I can help the team to correct the situation.
Source : MatchTV

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