President of the Ryazan Region Ice Hockey Federation, Oleg Smirnov, spoke about going on the ice against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Transmits words official site Continental Hockey League (KHL).
Playing against Putin is very honorable and responsible. This is a great motivation. And not only for the participants of the gala matches. The example of the president encouraged many people to play hockey, both here in Ryazan and all over Russia.
Are they suitable for him? Of course they do. This is a game with demonstration elements. Also, everyone knows that a person first uses roller skates at the age of 60. This should be approached with respect and understanding and the head of state should be protected,” he said.
Putin has attended Night Hockey League matches several times. Games attended by the President are for demonstration purposes, not official tournaments. The last time he was on the ice was in May 2021. Then his team “Hockey Legends” won the NHL team with a score of 13:9. Putin scored eight goals.
Formerly Wayne Gretzky discretion Ovechkin’s final season in the NHL.