13 September 2022

KHL. Barys - Traktor. Comments from the coaches (video)

A press conference with the head coaches of the teams was held after the match Barys vs Traktor (3:1).

Anvar Gatiyatulin, the Head Coach of Traktor

- We got off to a bad start, conceded unnecessary goals. Nevertheless, we found the strength to get back into the game. The guys showed character, created chances, but lacked in finishing. Let's analyze the game again. The next game is coming up, let's get ready for it.

Andrei Skabelka, Head Coach of Barys

- It was a tough match, primarily psychologically, no one was happy with the away series. It was exciting. Guys did a good job, played patiently enough. We scored first and brought the game to a victory. There were mistakes, but everyone watched each other's back, and it was such a hard-fought victory.

- It was a bad start, can we hope that the dark streak for Barys is over?

- I don't think there was a black streak. Yes, we didn't get the away points we wanted. But the guys showed good hockey. That's the paradox of going well, but losing. Maybe today we didn't play so brilliantly in the attack, but reliably in defense. That was enough for us to win.

- Linden Way was the captain today. What was the reason for this decision?

- We had a team meeting. We want Nikita to feel freer on the playground. The captain's armband gives a burden of responsibility. No one is offended, everything is for the good of the team.

- You got a goalkeeper Julius Hudacek, when will we see him in action?

- He is flying in on the 15th or 16th. I can't tell you yet when we'll see him in the game. We first have to evaluate his form.