Barys – Dinamo Minsk. Coaches' comments

A press conference with the head coaches of the teams was held after the match Barys vs Dynamo Minsk (1:2 OT).

Dmitry Kvartalnov, Head Coach of Dynamo Minsk

- Today there were a lot of very good chances from one side and the other, the two goalkeepers played flawlessly. We scored first. Such games need to end with a win. In a minute and a half we got a goal, there were a couple of mistakes. But we won in overtime - that's great. Before that, Volkov came out and didn't score, but here Moroz decided to put a point on it.

- How does your team manage to stay in the playoff zone?

- I probably won't say anything new. Firstly, the League is equal, anyone can win, anyone can lose. Barys had aт away game, a good trip. Things are getting better for them. For now, someone might be a bit fresher. There's a lot of nuance here. We have our own good Belarusian youth, not indifferent. Those boys who play, they got the letter "D" on their chests absorbed with their mother's milk. They are very proud, and we always say - you represent not only yourself but also the Republic.

- People say the Canadians like to move away to play a 4-on-4 format. Because there's more space on the ice, they start playing faster, they have more freedom, and they're scoring pucks. Can the same be said about Dynamo Minsk, which scored today, while playing with four players once again?

- There was no such prescription. Here Sotik stood up for the goalkeeper, he thought that the player played roughly, it happens, it's emotion. That's what happened. I agree there is space, we released the skating guys and Volkov scored.

- What do you attribute today's lack of chances on the power play to?

- I guess I won't reveal the secret - the guys who play on the majority are guys who have a high skill level. These guys are making a lot of progress. We also have a good team, we also have moments, but we're not getting it right yet, we're working on it

Galym Mambetaliyev, acting Head Coach of Barys

- The match was good, I liked it compared to the previous match. The team is more lively, good movement was there, the young fellows set the tone. We could have won in the regulation time, the opponent could have won too. In overtime, it turned out that we couldn't hold on.

- When will the injured be out?

- Starchenko will probably miss another two or three weeks. Grant might be out a little later. Barber had a concussion. He seemed to be preparing for this game, but things got bad and we released him. We decided not to stress him unnecessarily so as not to damage his health. Shaikhmeddenov has a minor injury, and so does Borisevich. Daniyar will start skating next week.

- This isn't the first time Barys has played three limiters. How do you assess the fourth young link?

- They've shown they want to play hockey. Yes, there are mistakes, but the interesting thing is that they didn't lose in movement. They created good chances, could have scored. If you trust and believe in them, they will play.

- Eddie Pasquale had one of his best games of the season tonight with 44 saves.

- He's good, he did a great job. That's what happens when you make one mistake in overtime and lose the game.

General partner of Barys HC - SWF Samruk Kazyna JSC

Partner of the Barys HC - Tourism and Sports Industry Support Fund

Share with your friends