Athletistic / Hockey. Minnesota Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov said he wants to play for the Russian national team in the 2026 Olympics. Russian participation in this tournament is in question due to political tensions around the world.
“Of course, I would like to play for the Russian national team at the Olympics. Like any Russian hockey player in the NHL and like any hockey player playing in Russia. Of course, I would be happy to represent the national team.” , said CBC. quotes Kaprizov.
Kirill Kaprizov is the Olympic champion of the 2028 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang (South Korea). However, at that time, the NHL did not send its players to the Olympics. This season, Kaprizov played 42 games for Minnesota and scored 45 (19+26) points in the goal+pass system with an overall rating of +5.
Source: Sport
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