Coach’s father Ilya Vorobyov called work in Vancouver a good option for his son

Honored coach of Russia Peter Vorobiev told that working for a National Hockey League (NHL) club “Vancouver Canucks” “for his son Ilya Vorobyov will be a good option to continue your coaching career.

Earlier, reported that Ilya Vorobyov will work at the Vancouver headquarters during the club’s next three home matches – against St. Louis, Rangers and Nashville. The Russian specialist will not be on the bench, but will help analyze the team’s video and tactics. A decision on whether Vorobyov will work permanently at the Vancouver headquarters has not yet been made.

— Has your son talked to you about working in Vancouver?

— We spoke to him, but without details. It’s a good option for him. The NHL is the NHL, that’s the level.

— Is there a difference between “Vancouver” and conventional “Washington,” or is being in the league more important here?

— It is difficult to judge which team is the best; I don’t follow the NHL closely. I watch my guys more.

— Is it realistic to become the head coach of an NHL club in the future, or is it difficult for a foreigner to do it?

— It’s difficult, they always try not to allow coaches from other countries to reach such heights.

— The NHL may be the only professional sports league in the West that doesn’t take into account the color of a person’s passport. Is this a plus?

“Of course they are great too, it’s good that they are doing this,” Vorobiev told .

Ilya Vorobyov, 48, coached Magnitogorsk twice and also worked with the Russian national team and SKA Saint Petersburg. Under his leadership, Metallurg won the Gagarin Cup. The specialist was part of the coaching staff of the national team during the victorious 2018 Olympic Games.