Back to the Drawing Board

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Back to the Drawing Board

 

Moscow - After the disappointing 3-4 series loss against the Warsaw Predators, Sergey left the season once again without a cup. He, like many of his teammates knew that the only thing he could do at this point is to move on. “I admit, such a loss feels like a punch to the gut for everyone who is a part of this team. I know deep down that this team seriously had a chance to win it all, we let ourselves down when it mattered the most. But there’s always next year to look forward to, there’s always new opportunities right around the corner…”

 

Sergey went on to stay in Russia, keeping up with his youth hockey organization.  He was able to coach players one on one as he witnessed numerous teenagers blossom into fine young stars. “It’s a refreshing feeling knowing you're doing something that can make them the next great thing. Russia has a ton of extraordinary talent in ice hockey, these kids are already miles ahead of me when I was their age. The next generation of VHL talent will be absolutely mind boggling for everyone.”

 

Next on the list for Sergey was to meet up with a few friends and family members. Although he lived near them, all the hockey work in season kept him away from others. It was a fresh breath of air for Sergey and took some much needed time off hockey. “I was met with a lot of nostalgia seeing where I grew up after all these years, meeting my close friends and family reminded me about how thankful I am for them making me the way I am today. They’ve all supported me on my journey, being a VHL player was always something I’ve dreamed about as a kid while watching games on television.”

 

Last but not least Sergey went back on a strict training regiment with his personal trainers. One of his main goals in the offseason is to bulk up more without losing any of his speed or flexibility along the way. He was committed to going to the weightroom daily while also training on the ice. “A key part in any athlete's success is their offseason. I know that I have to put the hours in ahead of time or else I’m going to be left in the dust. I’ve made it my goal to help my team win a cup, and I’m not letting anyone stop myself from this goal.”

 

Although Sergey and his Moscow Menace were left with a sour taste in their mouths, he quickly got back up and made sure that their series loss to Warsaw wasn’t going to drag him down and discourage what he has given up his whole life towards. Sacrificing days and weeks of his offseason to make sure he’s in even better shape than before. Soon enough, Sergey and the Moscow Menace will be back on ice in no time. But right now, it's back to the drawing board for them.