Game Preview: Snezhnye Barsy vs. Tolpar

The Astana-based team, led by Anton Vasine, continues its second home series of September with a matchup against Tolpar.

The Ufa side wrapped up a short home stretch with a convincing 7–3 win over Tyumen Legion. Goals came from Artur Faizov, Maksim Zagrebin, Bulat Akhsianov, Valery Buzdyganov, and Alan Shaikhlislamov, while Daniil Petrenko recorded a brace. Earlier, Evgeny Esaulov’s squad earned a comeback 3–2 overtime victory in Bobruisk against Dinamo-Shinnik, with Faizov and Akhsianov scoring before Zagrebin sealed it in OT. Ahead of the clash in Astana, Tolpar sits 7th in the standings with 7 points from 7 games. Alan Shaikhlislamov has been the team’s leader over the last five matches, posting 7 points (4+3).

Snezhnye Barsy recently hosted two teams from the Gold Division. Against Magnitogorsk, Vasine’s squad failed to score and lost 0–5. But in the following game against Chelyabinsk’s White Bears, they celebrated a historic 3–2 win, their first over this opponent since 2018. Alexander Perkin and Karim Kazhibekov both returned to the lineup, with Perkin netting twice, including the game-winner. Adiyat Masen also scored his first career MHL goal, ending the team’s three-game scoreless streak.

Currently, Snezhnye Barsy sit 9th in the Silver Division table with 4 points in 10 games. Roman Dvurechensky remains the team’s top performer over the last five outings with 3 points (1+2).

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