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.