2012/2013 Playoffs. Match #5, Traktor vs. Barys – 6:3. Press-conference after the match
Vladimir Krikunov, Barys’ head coach:
Judging by the performance in this game, some of my players are already thinking about the vacations. I think it was the first time when my team gave up a playoff game so easily. I’ve got nothing else to say.
Valery Belousov, Traktor’s head coach:
Great first two periods for us. I told my boys before the third to stay focused; Barys showed great resiliency throughout the regular season when in a tough spot like this. My players managed to stay focused and not to get too many penalties. Third goal we allowed was unnecessary, but it happens.
Question to Krikunov: Why did you choose Poluektov over Yeremeyev?
Krikunov: Yeremeyev is injured.
Question to Belousov: How did you manage to reach out to the first line?
Belousov: Their goals were long overdue. I talked to them earlier, and we discussed the strategy for the power play. As you can see, it worked!
Judging by the performance in this game, some of my players are already thinking about the vacations. I think it was the first time when my team gave up a playoff game so easily. I’ve got nothing else to say.
Valery Belousov, Traktor’s head coach:
Great first two periods for us. I told my boys before the third to stay focused; Barys showed great resiliency throughout the regular season when in a tough spot like this. My players managed to stay focused and not to get too many penalties. Third goal we allowed was unnecessary, but it happens.
Question to Krikunov: Why did you choose Poluektov over Yeremeyev?
Krikunov: Yeremeyev is injured.
Question to Belousov: How did you manage to reach out to the first line?
Belousov: Their goals were long overdue. I talked to them earlier, and we discussed the strategy for the power play. As you can see, it worked!
