Sibir vs. Traktor, 5:2 (1:1). Postmatch press-conference

Andrei Nikolishin, Traktor head coach:
Congratulations to our opponent on tonight’s victory. I think everyone in attendance have loved it. We committed plenty of mistakes that we need to correct. Three goals allowed during the power play has to be some kind of record for Traktor. Well, it’s hockey; we are glad for the Chelyabinsk boy who scored twice tonight. Two home games is the time to return the favor.
Tonight the fans in the stands appreciated the work of the officials. It’s great that fans in this city understand hockey. In all seriousness though, it’s the officials’ job to nip those fights at bud.
Will we see Panov in the next two games? Of course we will; playoffs are like that, one should risk life and limb in these matches.

Andrei Skabelka, Sibir head coach:
It was a well fought game with plenty of scoring chances. We are heading for the next game. As far as the extra motivation is concerned, not only Shalunov, but other players should also be motivated for Traktor. If we don’t have it, why come out on the ice?
We did not put too much focus on the shorthanded play. Who in the hell trains attacking play in a four-on-five situation? As far as the discipline goes, everything except the Shumakov penalty was justified. Shumakov let all of his partners down, there’s no doubt about it.