MOSCOW, July 18 Nadezhda Fedotova, wife of Russian hockey player Ivan Fedotov, published a statement from her husband with words of gratitude for the support. Earlier, the military registration and enlistment office detained 25-year-old Fedotov in St. Petersburg. The goalkeeper, after the end of the season in the Continental Hockey League (KHL), where he played for CSKA Moscow, signed a contract with the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). At the moment, the athlete is in a military unit. «In a difficult time for us, we — family and loved ones — cannot help but notice how a huge number of caring people around the world respond to Ivan's story. At Ivan's request, we want to convey his words of gratitude» , — Nadezhda Fedotova wrote on Instagram (Meta activity (social networks Facebook and Instagram) is banned in Russia as extremist). «Thanks to all my fans in this difficult moment, hockey fans, subscribers for invisible support, for comments under publications in the media. Guys, Thank you for not leaving my situation unattended Thank you to everyone who, with their voice and participation, leaves a mark on the history of my life Thank you to the professional community for the point of view, whatever it may be I know I hear your voices and it gives me strength and strengthens faith in the best outcome of my situation,» Nadezhda Fedotova, her husband, said in a statement.
