January 17, 1998
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Q. Are you excited to be able to come here and play here?
VALERI KAMENSKY: Yeah, I'm really excited, because this is a big celebration. I see a lot of people here. Everybody know how to play hockey. They maybe enjoy playing European style this game.
Q. Do you feel any kind of pressure at all, being the first time out here?
VALERI KAMENSKY: I don't know. Maybe later. Not now.
Q. Is the emphasis to win, not to have fun?
VALERI KAMENSKY: This is a game. Everybody want to win the game. We'll see. I think it's great game tomorrow. Never been like this game. First time.
Q. Are you going to try to really showcase the European hockey?
VALERI KAMENSKY: I think so.
Q. Are you talking about that?
VALERI KAMENSKY: Don't have time talking about it. Busy, busy, busy.
Q. What about the Commissioner's Choice this year? Do you think it's a recognition by the NHL of the great talent of the players that came over?
VALERI KAMENSKY: Yeah, I think so. It's a good idea.
Q. What about the Olympic experience?
VALERI KAMENSKY: I think it's a great tournament because every NHL players playing Olympics. I think it really show good hockey in Olympic tournament.
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