METALLURG Novokuznetsk vs. TRAKTOR, 1:6. Press-conference after the game

Andrei Nikolishin, Traktor head coach:

- Traditionally, I would like to start off by thanking the opposing team for the game. The score probably does not reflect what happened on the ice tonight. Metallurg is a young team that plays fast hockey, and it was not an easy game for us by any means. Anyhow, we got three points tonight. We are moving on, to the next game against Amur.

German Titov, Metallurg head coach:

- I would like to thank Andrei for these warm words. Andrei and I have known each other for a long time. As far as the game is concerned, I have to say these pucks just won’t go in. The team is in slump right now, and nothing seems to go our way. Of course, it’s only through hard work that we can overcome our current problems. As team’s head coach, I feel responsible for the slump that Metallurg is currently in, and yet I have say I have issues with performance of some players.