The surprising rise of rookie goalkeeper Sergei Bobrovsky was one of the main lines of this season in Flyers history. Bobrovszky those appointed November NHL rookie and is among the leaders in the stars, vote, all while 22-year-old makes the transition to life at the United States.
Bobrovszky those talks to media through an interpreter, but it is obviously more comfortable speaking Russian. Daily News wanted to learn more about the rookie, and how it fits into both on ice and appealed to Andrey Osadchenko, freelance journalist Web site Russian Allhockey.ru.
The following is a transcript of their conversation, translated in English by Osadchenko Osadchenko Bobrovszky speaks to those via Skype and For the rest of their conversation, visit philly.com flyers.
Question: Living abroad usually modifies a person. You have lived in America for 6 months now. Do you feel that you have changed in some way?
Answer: To be honest, I don't think that in this regard. I think I have changed a bit, because the life here is completely different, people are different, everything is different. I could have changed a bit, but I do not even think.
Q. you left Russia with limited English language command. How well can talk you now?
Answer: everyone around speaks only English, so you need to pick it up. I can't say that I have become fluent in English, but... I learn something new every day and advance step by step.
Q. What is the hardest part for you to learn English?
A. I find it really difficult to express my thoughts in English. If told me something, I understand. I understand that said my coach, what he wants to do me. But I can't really say something on my own behalf.
Q. among teammates, pass you in the most time with those who speak of Russia?
R. I can chitchat with anyone on my team. A few words about the game and so forth. But only a few words - nothing more. All the guys are friendly and nice. I have no problem. If I need help with something, then everyone on the team help me.
Q. how communicate you with journalists for?
R. I talk to journalists through an interpreter. Because maybe I will understand that I am asked, but I'm new here. I can say something that is wrong, and then went to the press and the entire Internet will be read on this subject. I can be misunderstood, so I use an interpreter for the moment.
Q. have you used for the American way of life and people in General already?
R. I do not pay attention to living conditions. I focused only on hockey. I have a goal, and I try to go for it. Everything else is secondary.
Q. Philadelphia is a historical city. Have you had the opportunity to stroll around the Museum with?
A. honestly, I have no time for it. Our base is situated in the suburbs of Philadelphia, called Voorhees. Basically, this is where I spend all my time. I have not enough time to admire the architecture, or something else. I will not deny it is interesting, and I will make sure you spend some time in the Museum. As for now, must focus on something different.
Q. and many goalkeepers, you have a very interesting design on the mask. Could you tell a bit more about it?
A. the artist who helped me to design lives in Sweden. My agent helped me much this... everything I had to do was to approve the design. I wanted one side a Philadelphia site and across the Russia. As a result, we decided with artist mask show the Liberty Bell and Kuznetsk fortress. The aircraft also symbolize name of club - "Flyers." Hand, there is an American aircraft, on the other, a Russian.
Q. for the first part of the season, you lived in a hotel, as do most of the recruits. Have you moved into an apartment?
A. Yes, I moved approximately 3 weeks ago. I live near the ice rink of practice - it is a 5 minutes drive to get there. I live close to a House of Nik Zherdev, and Andreas Nodl lives on the floor above me. For the moment I live alone, but I expect my girlfriend. Unfortunately, there are problems with the visa, but I hope that everything will be resolved quickly.
Q. and that the problem of Russian cuisine at home?
(Laughs), Yes, it is certain.
Q. that you usually eat?
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