HockeyZone: What do you think of
Russia?
Steve Wilson: It was rumored when we made up our minds to go Russia that
the situation in this country is not so peaceful. Now we see that there is not the
slightest sign of danger here. The people are kind to us and are very pleasant.
HockeyZone: Are there any moments in Russian hockey
which surprise you?
Steve Wilson: Yes, for example for us it is difficult to understand what
is allowed and what is forbidden to do on the ice. The refereeing seems a little bit
illogical and strange.
HockeyZone: I saw a pretty girl with you. Is she
your Canadian friend?
Steve Wilson: Oh, she is my girlfriend. She comes to visit me often from
Canada.
HockeyZone: When you played in North America for
Chesapeake in the East Coast Hockey League, were you in one defensive pair?
Steve Wilson: More often yes than no, but as you know in Canada hockey is
treated in a different way. There is no such concept of a constant defensive pairing. The
same can be said about offensive lines.
HockeyZone: Do you play in one defensive pair for
your new team Molot?
Cory Murphy: Sure!
HockeyZone: Do you know something about the
legendary past of your coach?
Steve Wilson: Before coming to Russia we knew the surname of such players
as Pervukhin. We got to know about his glorious past only here. He was a great defensemen.
Well always be proud to remember the time when we were coached by him.
P.S. Vasily Pervukhin says about the Canadians," These guys really
know what hockey is. Moreover they are great guys."