Defender Dinar Khafizulline signed a contract with UfaSalavat Yulayev “, according to the official website of the hockey club.
The 34-year-old’s deal is for one year.
– We needed a player like Khafizullin for the integrity of the squad and its balance. The technical staff know him well, we know his attitude in the matter and his level of competence. Dinard is very motivated to play for Salavat Yulaev. During a personal communication, we heard from him a great desire to be in our club. We hope Khafizullin will help us a lot this season,” said Salavat Yulaev sporting director Vasily Chizhov.
Last season, the hockey player played for Ak Bars Kazan, he played 45 games for the club in the regular season and in the playoffs, during which he gave 10 assists.
Previously, Khafizullin also defended the colors of Vityaz and SKA, in which he twice became a winner of the Gagarin Cup.
Official website of HC “Salavat Yulaev”
Source : MatchTV

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