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The call of a nation
- Updated: May 27, 2016
MONTREAL – Alexei Emelin received another vote of confidence from the brain trust of the Ice Hockey Federation of Russia.
After being left out of the list detailing the first 16 players named to Team Russia for the upcoming World Cup of Hockey back on March 2nd, Emelin can breathe a little easier after hearing his name called as one of seven players added to bolster Russia’s roster on Friday morning.
“It’s always an honor to be picked for the national team,” said Emelin, “I’m very happy to have the opportunity to represent my country.”
The Habs hard-hitting rearguard joins a highly-skilled Russian squad that features a familiar face in fellow blue-liner Andrei Markov. While only time will tell if bench boss Oleg Znarok will pair the two long-time friends together, the chemistry between the two is certainly undeniable.
“He is such an experienced player – with his baggage in the NHL as well as in international tournaments like the World Championships and the Olympic Games.”, said Emelin about Markov, “His experience will help be a big asset for our team during the tournament.”
Despite not hearing his name called during the first wave of selections, Emelin was confident that the World Cup remained a …
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