Head coach of SKA and the Russia 25 team Romain Rotenberg told that in the family of the team’s Canadian striker Brendan Laipsic who have obtained Russian citizenship, are very fond of Russian culture.
On Tuesday, it became known that Laipsik was granted Russian citizenship by decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Canadian became an SKA hockey player in June last year; this season, the 29-year-old forward has 4 points (2 goals + 2 assists) in 14 games in the KHL regular season.
— What is the value of Laipsic for the SKA?
— He is a high-level hockey player. He played a large number of games in the NHL. Adapts to our game system and contributes to the common cause. He is getting back into shape after an injury and will improve from match to match.
A creative player is what we need in hockey. He already knows our requirements and is constantly improving his level. This is visible and obtaining citizenship will give him additional emotions for a brilliant game.
— Brendan didn’t ask the club for advice on how to buy an apartment in St. Petersburg? Has he decided to drop anchor in our country?
– All this is under discussion. We will definitely help our hockey players in everyday life. But now we are still focused on the game.
In general, Laipsik has a large family, they love our culture very much. Parents constantly come to St. Petersburg. The woman is an actress who films in Canada. But she studied according to the Stanislavski system! And for that, you have to immerse yourself in Russian culture. So that one day you won’t be told: “I don’t believe it!” »
But here everything is natural, without lies. Very serious respect for our country. A deep understanding of how we live in Russia. They love our culture, our cuisine, our traditions. The family is wonderful and Brendan is constantly supported. Everyone is very happy that Lipsik became Russian, and it’s a very interesting story,” Rotenberg told .
Dynamo Moscow defender Brennan Menell (USA) received Russian citizenship this summer and Amur defender Cameron Lee (Canada) received Russian citizenship in September.
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