Life in Kelowna is much different than life in Mother Russia. Making the journey to this city in Canada has been an interesting experience, a language barrier for the young Petrov, where English isn't his first language, while at the same time some people here speak even a different language, the language of the French-men. As for performing in the league, it has definitely been a bit rough, as Mikhael's 1 goal on 53 shots leave a lot to be desired. Of course, the Petrov of Kelowna is not focused on scoring, instead on blocking shots and hitting fools, and while he isn't the best Petrov so far in either category, he is a very reliable defenceman for Kelowna and has provided a bruising presence in the lower pairings so far in his rookie season of the SMJHL. He has shown a lot of potential, and with a +7 +/-, he has definitely shown he can help on the defensive side of the puck and turn those defensive stops into offensive points for the Knights. Things look good in his transition to the SMJHL, and you have to figure things will be better as he adjust and really grows into his role.