Former head coach Russian team hockey Vladimir Krikunov in an interview with , he expressed hope that the situation in the world will stabilize, which will allow the Russian national team to regain its place in world hockey.
At the end of February 2022, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) suspended the national teams of Russia and Belarus from participating in competitions under the organization’s auspices, following IOC recommendations in connection with the situation in Ukraine. On May 27, 2022, we learn that the teams will not participate in the 2023 World Cup.
— What would you wish for our hockey for the new year?
– Further development! The situation is not very good for us – they won’t let me play in IIHF tournaments. Even if we need it. It is necessary to organize matches both at national team level and at club level.
Foreigners always have something of their own, a bit different hockey. Why I always liked playing against the Finns, for example. It’s interesting. Now hockey has changed. Many teams are in a hurry, there are few who play from the bottom of the line. Most have complex tactics or emphasize attack.
Our hockey in any case will not go anywhere. There are a lot of guys playing in the NHL now. God grants that they continue to appear there and not only to appear there, but to occupy prominent positions. Sasha Ovechkin personally wishes he had Gretzky and walks around.
– After the 800th puck, I personally had a feeling – I should get it!
– Sasha ate a piece to compete for a record last year. This is a result that no one else will soon achieve. And Ovechkin can really do that. Yes, he is already setting records every day, even for goals against empty nets.
The situation in the world will stabilize sooner or later, and we will return to world hockey. God bless you instead. If not the first, then the second in the world. At first, it will be important not to back down too much because of all these sanctions. This is what I wish for our hockey, – said Krikunov “”.
Source : MatchTV
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