TRETYAK: THE GOAL IS LIKE RED RAG FOR OVECHKIN

General manager of the Russian hockey team Vladislav Tratyak talked about current problems of the Russian hockey.


President of the Russian Hockey Union made his second trip to the North America in one month and spoke about its results to sport press.

"One of the brightest impressions from this trip is excellent form of our players in Washington", said Tretyak. "I attended away match of the Capitals against Florida on January 13 and spoke to Ovechkin and Semin".

"I was surprised that our players were in separated links in the first period of the game. Ovechkin looked lost without partner and Washington was smashed in the first period 1-4. After the break the coach put our forwards in one link and they changed the course of the game".

"Semin and Ovechkin destroyed the Panthers and it was the turn of their club to win the second period with 1-4 score. When the Russian duo plays together, Washington is absolutely different team".

"Even Canadian specialists, who I talked to, admit that our national team has the strongest attacking line. I often think that Ovechkin on the ice is like the bull, who thinks that the opponents’ goal is like the red rag. He is so aimed at attack that it’s clear that he is eager to be helpful to his team".