The Russian Ice Hockey Federation has named some of the NHL's highest-scoring players to their initial roster for the 2002 Winter Olympic team. Among the players not named to the squad which will be coached by Boris Mikhailov was Sergei Fedorov of Detroit. However the Red Wings superstar will be on the roster in Salt Lake City, said team president Alexander Steblin. Here are thumbnail sketches on the players who have accepted nominations to the team. The remainder of the roster must be announced by December 13.
Bure is very fast, though sometimes awkward-looking skater.
He has a great shot. Nearly impossible to catch from behind. Likes to linger around center ice waiting for breakout pass. If he gets it, watch out. He has only an average shot, but gets it on net.