Press Conference «Ak Bars – Neftekhimik» 03/03/2023

Press Conference «Ak Bars – Neftekhimik» 03/03/2023

Oleg Leontyev, the head coach of HC Neftekhimik:

– We did not take advantage of our goal-scoring chances. Of course, it is not enough to scored one goal in order to get a win. Nevertheless, it was a good game. That was a playoffs hockey. We will analyze this game and prepare for the home games.

– It seemed that two quickly goals of our opponent affected our team. Is it true?

– We were preparing for this game. You know, it is sports everything is possible. Sometimes you can concede such unfortunate goals. That is okay. It is did not affect our team.

– In the second period, there were a lot of fights. Was it necessary for the team to spend its energy?

– If we did it, then the opponent also did it. You have to be ready. A hockey player must be ready to fight and stand up for his teammates.

Zinetula Bilyaletdinov, the head coach of HC Ak Bars:

– That was an emotional game. There were fights and penalties. It was clear that no one was going to give up. I think that we need to control our emotions and play in a right way.