Athletistic / Hockey. Former coach of the Russian national hockey team Vladimir Plyushchev spoke about the withdrawal of the national team from international competitions. The expert recalled that the USSR national team was also excluded from tournaments, but remained competitive.

“The non-participation of our hockey players in the youth and adult world championships is a great loss. Everything is always learned by comparison. World hockey is moving forward and we are satisfied with our rivals on the domestic market.

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“At one time, the USSR national team did not compete at the international level either, but once we got there, we showed everyone what we were worth. I am not sure that now, with the return of our hockey to the world stage, our team will make the same sensation as the Soviet Union team,” Plyushchev was quoted as saying by “Everything about Sports.”



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