3 August 2000 MINSK-Eduard Silik, the father of 8-year-old Ilya, believes purchasing $250 of hockey equipment for his son was well worth it. All the gear is top quality, and makes a big dent in cameraman Silik’s monthly wage of $150-$200. Twice a week Silik drives his son-who idolizes Dallas Stars’ No. 9 Mike Modano-to the hockey school in Minsk.Despite […]

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