My dad grew up in Russia and he skated on the pond outside his apartment almost every day, so when I was five, he put me on skates and I instantly fell in love with Hockey. My dad is giving me the chance that he never had, to play hockey at the highest level, and I hope I can continue to play after I graduate highschool. When I'm awake, I mostly think about hockey; how I can improve on my mistakes, what skills I can work on and what my future may look like. If I play in collage, I will show my best efforts to prove why I belong playing aside the best student- athletes in the country.
I see myself as a forward who is strong on the puck and can protect the puck even with pressure on me. I constantly have my head on a swivel to make the right play. I always give 100% so my team has a better chance at success.