National team coaches are counting on Nikolai Kulyomin

Nikolai Kulyomin, who is a forward of the New York Islanders, has been called up to the Russian national team. Technical matters surronding concerning his invitaiton will be resolved after today's match with Latvia. Following the end of his club's NHL season Nikolai has to go through certain procedures, and if New York agree, he will then join up with the national team.

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