Hockey player Bobrovsky: It was important to go to the championship parade with the Russian flag
Russian goalie for the Florida Panthers Sergei Bobrovsky explained his appearance with the Russian flag at the National Hockey League (NHL) championship parade. His words are quoted by Match TV.
The hockey player said that this was important for Russians. He added that he was inspired by the example of Russian UFC fighter Petr Yan, who entered the fight in Miami to a track by rapper Basta.
Bobrovsky appeared with the Russian flag at the NHL championship parade on June 30. The team’s honoring ceremony after winning the Stanley Cup was held in Fort Lauderdale. The Russian goalie and his teammates took to the stage and gave a speech.
Florida won the Stanley Cup by defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 7 of the NHL Finals. The decisive game was held at Florida’s home arena and ended with a score of 2:1 in favor of the hosts. Bobrovsky stopped 23 of 24 shots. He won the Stanley Cup for the first time in his career.
Source: Lenta
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