Hockey
“Of course, I’m not finishing my playing career yet” – Kovalchuk
Ilya Kovalchuk / Photo: © KHL / Bezzubov Vladimir
Former striker of the Russian national team Ilya Kovalchuk announced his desire to continue his career as a hockey player.
The 39-year-old hockey player worked as a manager of the Russian national team, which won silver medals at the Beijing Olympics.
– My contract with the FHR has ended, so I am no longer the general manager of the Russian national team. I think changes will be announced after the presidential elections in the federation. The fact that I wanted to run for president of the FHR is a rumor. While I still need to gain experience to go to the polls. I have plans to relax and spend time with children. Summer ahead.
Of course, I’m not finishing my playing career yet. Will I consider proposals from the KHL and America in the summer? We must first get ourselves in shape, otherwise I gained a little in a month, I ate well. I’ll start training soon,” Sport24 quotes Kovalchuk.
The last team in Kovalchuk’s career was Avangard, the team won the Gagarin Cup in 2021.
Source: Sportbox
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