america's new ambassador to russia gave while attending an ice hockey game on saturday in moscow joan sullivan participated in the ceremonial puck drop to start the. game here's what he told r.t. russia's ria use agency. they asked me about hockey diplomacy and it sounds. almost frivolous it's a game. but it's something that americans and russians and canadians i'm sure. we have in common we love this i use this is an opportunity just to upon my arrival the say look america is in russians have a lot in common and i love this game what's going on. right now see which an opportunity for me to talk to rush the russian people about things that we have in common and we love to trade stories with hockey legend stuff. the 72 summit series at the 87 series between. canada. and the soviet union it's great fun for me but it's also. a useful way to. break the ice and start a conversation you know literally start a conversation about all of the interests and shared values that we have americans and russians. for this hour but don't stray too far as more great programs get their start in moments. what poli