Q & A with Ray Giroux
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The following article featuring former Yale standout Ray Giroux appeared March 17 on the Yale Web site.
Ray Giroux, former Yale captain and All-American defenseman, has skated in the American Hockey League, National Hockey League and in Russia since leading the Bulldogs to their first ECAC Regular Season Championship in 1997-98. He recently corresponded with Yale Sports Publicity Director Steve Conn while traveling with his Russian professional team.
SC
You have played in Russia the last five winters (Russian League,
Kontinental League) since finishing the 2004-05 campaign with the
American Hockey League Houston Aeros. What has changed about
playing pro hockey in former Soviet Union since you first broke
into the league and was part of a championship team in 2005-06?
RG
There have been some significant changes in professional hockey in
Russia over the last five years. The biggest change is the
switch from the Russian Super League to the KHL (Kontinental Hockey
League). The creation of the KHL, combined with Russia's success in
the last two world championships, has renewed the Russian
populations' interest in hockey and created more excitement for
hockey in Russia.
Complete article can be accessed via the Yale Web site by clicking here.
