Now, I want to win the Olympic Games. How Ovechkin Introduced the Stanley Cup – NHL News – Ice Hockey

On Saturday, July 7, Alexander Ovechkin, Captain of the Washington Capitals of the NHL, presented the Stanley Cup in Moscow. At first, the star striker won the trophy in the World Cup Fan Zone, where fans, who were waiting for the quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia, were photographed with the cup. Then Ovechkin, with the bowl of money, moved to Novogorsk, at the base of his native club – the "Dynamo" of Moscow. It is in Novogorsk that the attacker answered the questions of journalists

It's nice to return to my home port, bring the Stanley Cup back to my homeland, where I grew up, there was a lot of joy and panic, Ovechkin started

– When did they see the Stanley Cup for the first time and when the idea was born of the To bring Dynamo children?
– In fact, I have seen it many times, but I have not touched it. We spoke with Kuzey and Eagle (hockey players from "Washington" Evgeny Kuznetsov and Dmitry Orlov – note "Championships") that we will bring the cup to children. It is unfortunate that many coaches can not join us. Thanks to the management of Dynamo, everything was organized for them to make such a vacation

– Have you deliberately guessed the date and presented the Stanley Cup on the day of the match between Russia and Croatia?
away. All, of course, happy. But there is a calendar, every player has a day. So, it turned out, a coincidence. We will be sick, worried about ours.

It is too early to talk about retirement, I still have four years of contract with "Washington". Let's see how it goes next. I really want to win the Olympics

– How do you like the current game of the football team?
– Football is the main sport in the world. In our country there were many failures related to football. Everyone took a positive exit from the group. Then we beat the Spaniards – it's a holiday. If you compare Spain and Croatia, Spain is much stronger. The most important is to fight, fight, defend the country's honor

– With whom can you compare the best national hockey teams – Sweden, Canada?
– Germany, Spain. Many strong teams. But the championship is strange, many strong have already stolen – Argentina, Portugal. All the clear favorites of the tournament. Our guys have the opportunity before our eyes to win the World Cup. I do not need to compare, I think. Football and hockey are different types of sports. You have to be sick, worried, but not be deceived. The guys are already great, they made such a step!

– Are there any friends in the football team?
– Yes, I know many guys personally. Someone was not invited to the World Cup. But I will not mention the names, we are now rooting for the country, not for individuals

– What can you say about the current selection of "Washington", with Tom Wilson?
say, I do not know the final composition. Nothing to add We communicate with Tom Wilson, but I will not tell any secrets.

– Samsonov became a player of "Washington", Alekseev was chosen in the draft.
– The most important thing for them is to get a foothold in the first team, I will help, because they helped me, Kuz and Eagle, when we got to "Washington". Help yourself, stay close

– Malkin ate dumplings from the Stanley Cup, and what are you going to do
– There are ideas, but I will not reveal them. I hope it stays in our family circle. We will have a separate party with family and friends

– Is there a desire to win another championship with Dynamo?
– It's too early to talk about retirement. Let's see how it goes next. I really want to win the Olympics

– On the Internet, the roller walks, where you have a puck in your face. Was it painful or did the muscles get stronger?
– Are there any muscles where the puck has arrived? (Laughs) It hurt, the blood is gone, but it's okay. Stanley Cup finals, people with fractures play

– In some clubs, the NHL is not very good among legionaries. In the "Washington" you have been well received from the beginning?
– We have always been very kind to the Russian people. Many people were before me. I hope that there will be a lot after me. Everyone rooted for us, everyone was worried, the whole city was in earshot. I repeat, the Russians love

– And who supported you?
– Zubrus, Halpern, McPhee, Leoncis. Many children are born on the ice and on the outside of the ice.

– This year, Oleg Znarok left the Russian national team after winning the Olympics. What can you say about this coach?
– I talk to everyone, I support all relationships with everyone. I think that such a person with such great experience without work will not stay. He did a lot for the Russian team, for Dynamo, for SKA. I wish him all the best and the best. Once again, no one knows how fate will turn. I think this year he will find a job and go to work.

– What is most important to you – the Olympic Games or the World Cup?
– Of course, the Olympics. The Olympic Games are the most important tournament of these four years. The World Cup is also a prestigious and strong tournament. But now we have to win the Olympic Games. I do not think that the Olympic Games can be replaced by a tournament . The same as the World Cup.

– Your father has now seen the Stanley Cup for the first time. What are his emotions?
– He is nervous, worried. For my family and my parents, this is a very important point. Everyone is happy. For us it is a huge vacation. I am particularly happy for my father. He spent a lot of time, energy and health. I remember when there were training sessions, Zinetula Bilyaletdinov did not allow parents to watch the clbades. But in the fence where the cars were, there was a small window. He watched it at my workouts. As a result, I watched until the Stanley Cup

– How much do you need to win the Stanley Cups in order to consider your career as brilliant? Or is it enough?
– There are not many victories. Each victory is precious and memorable. Someone is destined to win this trophy, and someone is not intended. I go to this dream for 13 years, to this dream. Our entire organization is the Washington Capitals. There were many negative things in the Russian press and in the foreign press. But we all proved it to everyone

– Was this your happiest or happiest moment in the near future (the birth of a child .- "Note from the Championship ")
– One of the happiest. Family – separately My name is now on the mug. But still has something to aim for.