Hall of Famer Fetisov Brings Multi-Sport Philosophy Back To Russian Hockey

By

Bob Duff

December 18, 2019

A hockey legend who multiple Stanley Cup titles, Olympic gold medals, world championships and world junior championships, Hockey Hall of Famer Slava Fetisov is bringing Russian hockey training back to its roots as a multi-sport pursuit.

A member of the Russian Senate and formerly the country's Minister of Sport, Fetisov also operates a youth hockey academy outside of Moscow.

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As writer Gillian Kemmerer found out, Fetisov and his fellow instructors are striving to take a multi-sport approach with the kids, emphasizing cross training and off-ice activity as well as training in the rink on skates.

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Bob Duff

Senior Writer & Editor

Bob Duff is a veteran Canadian journalist and a published author who has covered sports at all levels for more than three decades.

Bob Duff is a veteran Canadian journalist and a published author who has covered sports at all levels for more than three decades.

Give And Go Sport Education aims to educate and expand opportunity for youth athletes by showcasing the value of multi-sport exposure.

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