Ruslan has always had a solid connection to hockey. Back in the Ukraine, this could get a bit messy as many who are into Ice Hockey are seen as sympathetic to the Russian Government which is taboo at best. However having a strong, young player from the old country to idolize instead of the neighbour's has brought massive excitement to the children of Zaporizhia. "The Simulation Hockey League is a fantastic league to play in. The best from all over world come to play there." Ruslan has been quoted as saying. to be so much more free to play in a fantastic and open market like that in the Americas has rendered him very lucky. Being a rookie who has done quite well in spite of being on a team as young as him will no doubt add to the excitement and notion that ANY young one who has the drive and ambition to try to make it, will.