Ilya Zinovyev: I like atmosphere in Traktor

Do you consider tonight’s game to be your full-fledged debut?
When you play against professionals, it is always a full-fledged debut. It was important not to make any mistakes, and I think I accomplished that. I also like the atmosphere in the team.

Do your teammates help you to adapt?
Of course, before and after the game. They kept supporting me after every shift.

Your line had plenty of chances on goal, but you did not convert them. Why?
I think we did not do enough to add the puck into the net from close range. We have scoring chances, and the goals should come.

What did the head coach tell you before the game?
He wanted me to be more aggressive and get to the net.

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