Lokomotiv Yaroslavl defenseman Dmitry Simashev, who was selected by the Arizona Coyotes in the National Hockey League (NHL) draft, shared his impressions of the USA. His words are quoted Sports24.
“I was in Phoenix for a few days; I saw nothing but the arena and the hotel. Nashville is a great city, but it’s dirty and there are a lot of homeless people. Miami is a very contrasting city, with Maybachs and Gelikas and cool islands in the ocean with houses and homeless people.” there is a city center where he lives,” Simashev said.
Lokomotiv Yaroslavl player Simashev was selected sixth in the first round of the draft. He became the first Russian to be drafted into the army. A total of four Russian hockey players were selected in the first round of the draft, and a total of 19 players were selected for the entire draft.
Last season, Simashev played 18 matches for Lokomotiv in the regular championship of the Continental Hockey League (KHL), but could not score effectively. This season Simashev played in 16 matches and made an assist in 1 of these matches.
Previously Dmitry Simashev statedThat there is no prejudice against Russian athletes in North America.