Gabe Polsky Quotes

There (in the Soviet Union) it was a science. In order to be a coach, you had to study in school.

My parents are from the former Soviet Union, from Ukraine, and I grew up wanting to be a professional hockey player.

I speak a little bit of Russian.

If you're a skilled player, you want to use your skill, not just hit the puck.

If people see North American hockey and they see violence and brutality and it's not so interesting, that sends a message too about your culture.

In the U.S., coaches could be the father next door. They had no formal training. They're like old hockey players. They don't go to school and study.