MOSCOW, April 23, Pavel Levkovich. Ilya Kovalchuk could have been successful at As president of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation (FHR), if he had received proper support, said the former striker of the Russian national team Maxim Sushinsky. On Friday it became known that the election of the head of the Hockey Federation would be held on May 19. Three-time Olympic champion Tretiak has been heading the federation since 2006. According to information, Tretyak is expected to be re-elected for another term. Previously considered the main contender for this post, Pavel Bure does not plan to nominate himself, and there are no other contenders at the moment. It was also reported that Olympic champion Ilya Kovalchuk could nominate his candidacy for the election. to pull this difficult position if they help him. And if they put spokes in the wheels, he won’t be able to cope,” Sushinsky said.
