Jan 8, 2019

Goalie # 35 Alexandr Gilev

What is your hometown?

  • Novosibirsk, Russia

What have you enjoyed most about playing hockey in the United States?

  • It was my dream to play in U.S.A. , so playing here means a lot to me.

Who has had the biggest influence on your hockey career?

  • My uncle.

Favorite show to binge watch?

  • White Collar

What are your future hockey goals?

  • To play professional

What is your favorite thing to do in your free time in Wausau?

  • Play pubg

What is your favorite American food?

  • McDonald’s here, because the taste is better here than in Russia.

What is your favorite food to eat back home in Russia?

  • Pelmeni

Funniest guy on the team?

  • Tyler

Favorite NHL team?       

  • Montreal Canadians

Favorite NHL Player?

  • Carey Price

Favorite Hockey Movie?

  • Legend #17

Special thanks to RiverWolves defenseman Deniss Berdniks for translating the interview from Russian to English.