Head Coach”Torpedo » Igor Larionov answering a question from a correspondent, he thought about a possible repeat of CSKA history in the Nizhny Novgorod club if it was possible to collect namesakes of famous army men in the ‘team.
The son of the team’s head coach, Igor Larionov Jr., performs in Torpedo. In 34 games of the season, the striker totals 7 goals and 20 assists. Also in the Torpedo system – in the Chaika MHC – striker Andrei Krutov has been playing since July.
The attacking trio Sergei Makarov – Igor Larionov – Vladimir Krutov is considered one of the best in the history of hockey. In the 1980s, along with defenders Vyacheslav Fetisov and Alexei Kasatonov, it was the top five of CSKA and the USSR national team.
“Mikhail Vasiliev and I recently invited Andrey Krutov to a training session with several of his Chaika partners,” Larionov said. We follow promising young people closely. It would be interesting to find Makarov! Maybe call Sergei Mikhailovich, if he has relatives in Chelyabinsk, get them before it’s too late (smiles).
– In Chelyabinsk, after all, the Makarov school also works …
– Yes yes. Generally a good idea. With the joint efforts of our scouts, Makarov should be selected when Larionov and Krutov are already in the system. Of course, I would like to find a good, smart and quick boy, reminiscent of Sergei Mikhailovich. We are ready to see that and, perhaps, invite him to Torpedo.
– Especially since Makarov is a hockey family name. Now, for example, several Makarovs play in the VHL and MHL …
– Here we can talk about the psychological factor. It is sometimes difficult for a hockey player with a famous last name to prove himself, because the player who left a brilliant mark in the history of our game is always targeted. There will always be comparisons…
It would still be interesting if this idea came to life! The story repeats itself. Who knows, maybe CSKA history will repeat itself in Torpedo. That would be totally awesome!
Alexei Khitryuk
Source : MatchTV
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