Before S.K.A. Alex Galcheniouk said he dreamed of being in the St. Petersburg club.
The SKA announced on Friday the signing of a two-year contract with the American hockey player.
“I am very happy to be here. Here, everything is at the highest level, from the city to the bus. The most important thing is to win a trophy with the team.
I respect other clubs and cities. But I wanted to be here. Competition is always a good thing, we will push each other and help each other reach a new level, without it there is no way.
I speak Russian with my parents, but I haven’t given an interview for a long time. But nothing, the language will improve. Looking forward to getting out on the ice. I want to feel the atmosphere, – the correspondent of transmits the words of Galchenyuk.
Galchenyuk was selected third overall in the 2012 NHL Draft, and the 29-year-old forward has played for Montreal, Arizona, Pittsburgh, Minnesota, Ottawa, Toronto and Colorado.
Source : MatchTV

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