Vladimir Putin congratulated the team with winning the Olympic Games

Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin congratulated the team with winning the 2018 Olympic Games in South Korea.

In the telegram, the following words were written:

- This road to Olympic gold wasn't easy. However, you managed to recover, show your team character against a strong opponent, displayed fantastic quality and a desire to attack well and defend solidly.

These fighting qualities set our ice hockey team apart from the result and helped the players win. This success has become a part of our wonderful ice hockey traditions and is something for young players to strive towards.

Russian Ice Hockey Federation