Alexei Yashin
Alexei Yashin
Alexei Valeryevich Yashinis a Russian former professional ice hockey centerman who played twelve seasons in the National Hockey Leaguefor the Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders, serving as captain of both teams. He also played nine seasons in the Russian Superleagueand Kontinental Hockey Leaguefor Dynamo Moscow, CSKA Moscow, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl and SKA St. Petersburg...
ProfessionHockey Player
Date of Birth5 November 1973
admitted blown chances great puck referee tie tough whistle
The puck went in, and the referee admitted that he had blown the whistle before the puck went in and apologized. It was a really tough break. It would have been great to have the tie at that point, and take our chances in overtime.
bad came forward games good great last since step team
It's always been my team since I came here. We've had some good games and some bad games. We made a great step forward for this team that had been in last place. Now the expectations are higher.
created entire great guys hopefully nice pulling seems takes
It takes time, but we created so many chances. Hopefully it will come. It seems like, not only between me and him, but the entire camp, it's been a great atmosphere. Guys are pulling for each other and working hard, really want to be together. It's nice to see that.
beat canadian feeling great pride strong took tradition
It's a great feeling to beat a Canadian team. They're so strong and the tradition has always been great in Canadian hockey. To beat this team, we took a lot of pride in that.
beat canada great played pride team
We played as a team and it's with great pride that we beat a team like Canada.
believe dream great people player responsibility
I think it's a dream of any player to be in this position, to have this kind of responsibility. It's a big responsibility, but at the same time, it's a great feeling, because a lot of people believe I can do it.
choice excellent great leaders means players team
There are so many players on our team who are great leaders and would have been excellent choices. So this means a lot.
carry confidence forever great hopefully wait
I can wait forever as long as we win. It's a great win, hopefully we'll get some confidence and it will carry over from here.
best bring good group guys help kids tried
It was an experience. I tried to do the best I could to bring the guys together. We have a good group of guys. A lot of the young kids got some experience, and that will help us.
hard help playing team understand
I understand they're frustrated. We're frustrated, too. I'm not going to quit. I'm just going to keep playing hard and try to help my team win.
best team wins
That was probably one of the best team wins we've had all season.
best game good hockey line medal practice raise today
We have to raise our game and play our best hockey in the medal round. It was a good practice today because I think every line was clicking.
advance chances lead
We had chances to advance the lead and get momentum.
good kinds
He's a good player. He has all kinds of skills. He can skate, pass, shoot, hit.