MOSCOW, Mar 9 Two-time Stanley Cup winner Mario Lemieux had a video call with the Russian Avangard hockey player Ivan Miroshnichenko, according to the VKontakte club page. On Thursday, Avangard issued a statement saying that Miroshnichenko had health problems. The player is currently undergoing treatment in Germany. An 18-year-old hockey player could miss the entire next season. 18-year-old Miroshnichenko took part in 31 games this season, in which he scored 16 (10 goals + 6 assists) points.
" Penguins" Mario Lemie. Mario supported Vanya, wished him to return to the ice as soon as possible, to recover. Support is always important, but in some cases especially. For Ivan and "Vanguard" it means a lot", the message says.
Lemieux is currently the owner of Pittsburgh. In 1993, he was treated for Hodgkin's lymphoma, after which he was able to continue his career. Also as a player, he became an Olympic champion (2002) and a silver medalist of the World Championship (1985).