Quotes from Alexander Ovechkin

My hope, it's not only my hope, but all of the NHL hopes to raise hockey in China because it's a good country to raise hockey.

If you compare Russia and America, they are two different worlds. People, cars, clothes. Girls' figures. Especially girls' figures. Why do you think that is, that when an American goes to Russia for a week, he stays for two extra weeks? Girls! And when a Russian goes to America for a week, he leaves in five days. I'm serious!

It means a lot to represent your country.

As a player you don't want to hurt someone and you don't want to see someone leave the ice with the doctors.

My parents, they don't say to me you have to play hockey. They just see me and how I love what's going on on the ice, how I love this atmosphere.

The Olympic Games is the most important tournament for Russian guys.

The NHL is the best in the world, it has the best players. I love the NHL.

I never look forward. I live for today. And if you think about what's going to happen in a year, in two years, then you begin to plan. And plans never come true.

Without training, I'm nothing. If I'm not training, I'm done. Any athlete, they have to train and they have to practice to win games. For sure. One hundred percent. You have to be training.

Russians are sincere, understanding and cook well.

I'm proud to have a small part in the growth of hockey in D.C., but our organization does so much every day to get young kids to play hockey and I'm always appreciative of that.

Sometimes I want to joke but my English isn't perfect. Sometimes people are wondering what I'm talking about.

I always like to spend time with the kids, especially with kids who need help. For them and for the parents, to see their smile is always nice.

When your dream comes true you have to have great fun.

It is a huge honor for me to be an ambassador for the entire Washington Capitals organization and the National Hockey League for this special trip to China.

I am a family man. I do not want to be considered a womanizer or a ladies' man. I do not want to be attributed to romances that I never had. And example for me is my parents, who have created a strong family for life.

The fans here in D.C. since Day One they support the team, support me. It's something special.

In Moscow, if you have money, you're king. If you don't - sorry, man, get lost. I mean, it's like this everywhere. But in Moscow, it's much more hard-core.

Every milestone is special.

I like to have the puck when I have speed. You know, then I'm dangerous.

I started playing hockey late and it was unclear until the very last moment if I was talented or not. But it turned out well.

The road is the best spot to drive - just anywhere.

Moscow is a big city. It's all nerves - something's always happening somewhere. D.C. is a quiet, calm family town.

I have a good relationship with Russians, and with Americans. So I'm neutral.