Kremlin says Trump and Putin discussed a U.S.-Russia hockey series during their call Tuesday

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Kremlin says Trump and Putin discussed a U.S.-Russia hockey series during their call Tuesday

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed staging a series of hockey games between players from their respective countries during their lengthy call Tuesday, according to the Kremlin.
Moscow said in its recap of the call that Trump supported Putin’s idea to organize games in the U.S. and Russia involving players from the NHL and the KHL, and agreed to remain in contact on all issues raised on the call, which was scheduled to discuss the war in Ukraine.
The White House’s report of the call did not mention talks involving hockey, and the NHL learned of the idea after it was over.
“We have just become aware of the conversation between President Trump and President Putin,” the NHL said in a statement sent to
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A message sent to USA Hockey seeking comment was not immediately returned.
The call is Trump’s latest foray into the sport after calling in to speak to the U.S. team at the 4 Nations Face-Off last month before the …

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Boy, I sure am glad they discussed hockey. Next time, hopefully they’ll discuss garlic salt.

sunalos

God bless President Trump!!!