Alexei Zhamnov, head coach of the Russian national ice hockey team, praised the work of the team’s general manager Ilya Kovalchuk. His words are reported by RIA Novosti.
“Kovalchuk is in his place, completely immersed in the process, he was not mistaken. It’s probably what he likes. From what I see, this is bearing fruit, ”Zhamnov shared. The coach noted that the manager is completely immersed in work and solves all organizational issues in the sports part. “He’s a business guy!” Zhamnov described Kovalchuk with such a phrase.
On December 18, it was reported that Kovalchuk was appointed to the post of general manager of the Russian national team. On October 19, it became known that he also took the position of player relations manager for the National Hockey League (NHL).
The Russian national team at the group stage of the Olympic tournament will play with the Czech Republic, Switzerland and Denmark. The national team will play the first match against the Swiss on February 9.
Source: Lenta
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