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Putin congratulates ice hockey star Owetschkin on Torrecord
Russia and the USA are large rivals in ice hockey. But now a Russian has brought the biggest record in the US league.
Russian President Vladimir Putin described the Torrecord of ice hockey star Alexander Owetschkin in the USA as the “public holiday for fans in Russia and outside”. “In their fulfilled sports career, there were victories at international and national tournaments, many other radiant, unique achievements that enter into the annals of the patriotic hockey school,” wrote the Kremlin chief in a congratulatory telegram.
But now Owetschkin also broke the Torrecord “Legendary Master” in the NHL, Putin wrote according to the Kremlin in Moscow.
One goal more than the Canadian Wayne Gretzky
With his 895th goal in regular league games, the 39-year-old Russian from the Washington Capitals exceeded the best brand of Canadian Wayne Gretzky. The Kremlin chief and Owetschkin maintain a close relationship, which always brings criticism to the athlete. He was also clamped in Putin’s campaign for the 2018 re -election.
President have an idea for ice hockey match
Putin and US President Donald Trump try to use the ice hockey enthusiasm in their countries for the rapprochement after years of tense relationships. Since a phone call, the idea of an ice hockey match between the NHL and the continental hockey league (KHL), which is predominantly held in Russia) has been in the room. However, Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskow dampened the expectations. So far, there have been no concrete plans, he said to the Tass news agency.
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Source: Stern
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