Press Conference «Neftekhimik – Metallurg Mg» 08/12/2024

12.09.2024

Neftekhimik head coach Oleg Leontyev speaks with the media after a following 3–2 win over Metallurg Mg.


Neftekhimik Head Coach Oleg Leontyev:

– In principle, it was a great test for our team. We started not well. In the second, we also did not start well. Nevertheess, we found the strength, turned the game around. We scored two important goals in the second. We took over the initiative, began to skate more, got possesion the puck and put pressure on the opponent. In the third, we had a good stretch and scored the winning goal. Artyom (Zagidulin) played well and kept us in the game. Our youngest guy scored his first KHL goal. Everyone played well. This is the beginning of the season, we continue to prepare. The next opponent is no less formidable. I want to congratulate the fans on this victory. Thank you for your support!

– How would you rate the way Dea played?

– He is doing well. It was already evident at the end of last season. This season, he came to the training camp, was more confident and motivated. He improved from game to game during the preseason. We are very happy that he is on our team. He is a great guy and he also helps us win.

– Before the start of the season, the locker room and other areas of the arena were renovated. To what extent do these conditions meet modern requirements? How comfortable is it to be there now?
– Many thanks to our sponsor, the SIBUR company. It is very modern, respectable and stylish. Thanks to everyone who took part in this.

Metallurg Mg Head Coach Andrei Razin:
– There are such games, such segments consisting of several games. Everything seems to be going well, but you cannot score. I think the team played well. Today, wew tried to do our best. Unfortunately, we did not wwin. This also happens, but that is why we are athletes, we need to overcome this kind of situations. Let's move on.

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