canadian strikerkunlun » Devin Broso told that one of the main reasons Legionnaires get Russian citizenship is the desire to play in the KHL, where the level of hockey is very decent.
Previously, American Dynamo defender Brennan Menell received a Russian passport and ceased to be considered a legionnaire in Russia. In addition, Canadian SKA Saint Petersburg striker Brendan Leipsik and Canadian Khabarovsk defender Amur Cameron Lee have also announced their desire to obtain Russian citizenship.
– I heard about legionnaires obtaining Russian citizenship, but I do not plan to do it myself. Guys, well done, they decided to take such a step. They want to play in Russia, there is a very decent level of hockey here. It’s their decision,” Brosso told .
Last season, the striker scored 19 points (14+5) in 60 games for Kunlun.
The new KHL season will kick off on September 1 with the Cup opener between CSKA and Ak Bars.
Source : MatchTV
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