A hockey player Ilya Kovalchuk who signed a contract with “Spartak “, is in very good physical shape, Olympic champion Vitaly Prokhorov told .
In early December, 40-year-old Kovalchuk signed a contract with Spartak until the end of the season. His debut for the Moscow team is expected in the matches which will take place on December 22 and 24.
— How did you react to Ilya’s return at 40?
“I saw that he is in very good physical shape. His movement at 40 is surprising. That’s the main thing at this age. Ilya’s hands, throwing and experience are fine. The most important thing is that he is an experienced and respected hockey player, a big star. In the locker room, Kovalchuk will help the coaches in case of problems,” Prokhorov told .
Prokhorov plays veteran games for the Legends of Hockey team.
— I don’t train much. I completely missed the last two months and had back surgery. But now everything is fine, the problem is gone, so the legs are working. I’m preparing for the playoffs after Kovalchuk. “I will only be 57,” he added.
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