Hockey player Alexander Ovechkin compared the first visit to the United States with going to jail
The Russian striker of the National Hockey League (NHL) Washington Capitals club Alexander Ovechkin recalled his impressions of moving to the United States. His words are quoted by ESPN.
The hockey player compared the first visit to Washington with going to jail. “I lived in a strange room. Not on the first, not on the second floor, but on the minus first. With a small window. I sat there and thought: “What am I doing here?” ”He said, adding that at that time he did not know English and could not even watch TV.
In September 2021, Ovechkin spoke about the difficulties in adapting to life in the United States. He noted that the first time after the move he had a personal assistant.
Ovechkin has been playing in the NHL since 2005. He spent all seasons in North America with Washington. Together with the club, the hockey player won the Stanley Cup in 2018. The Russian takes second place in the list of the best scorers in league history.
Source: Lenta
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