MONTREAL – Every summer, Alex Galchenyuk returns to his roots.
Back in late June, the Canadiens’ No. 27 packed his bags to make the 5,500 mile trek from his summer home in Miami to the Belarusian capital of Minsk, the city his grandparents call home. Accompanied by his father, Alexander, his mother, Inna, and his sister, Anna, the annual three-week trip is something the Galchenyuks – on both sides of the pond – look forward to all year long.
“They really miss us, and we miss them a lot, too. It’s great to be able to spend so much time with them when we’re over there.