Canadian hockey player: we do not think about the problems of Russians

Beijing, February 2, Andrey Senchenko. The Russian women's ice hockey team poses a danger for the Canadian team, says Canadian Olympic champion and forward Brianne Jenner. Teams of Canada and Russia are rivals in Group A in the Women's Hockey Tournament at the Beijing Winter Olympics. Their full-time match is scheduled for February 7th. On Wednesday, the Russian hockey players were supposed to have a morning training session at the Beijing State Sports Palace, but the classes were canceled. «The Russian team, like all other teams in the tournament, is a danger to us. I really like Iya Gavrilova among the Russians. I know that she will not compete at the Olympics, but I have a lot of respect for her.I heard that the Russian team faced some difficulties, but I know that your team has collected physically strong and skillful players.That's all I can say about the current situation. Canada has its own tasks, and we intend to solve them, without looking at the problems of the rest. Tomorrow we have to play with the Swiss team. Our team is fully focused on this meeting. We will think about the next games, including with Russia, later, «said Jenner .»We are ready for the competition, although we have something to work on. Naturally, the only goal we set for this tournament is to become champions. I would also like to note be a high level of organization at this Olympiad. Here we feel safe. Volunteers and other employees take great care of us. It's amazing,» added the Canadian hockey player.