Avangard striker Igumnov: “We are satisfied with the full stands in Omsk! Here in Moscow, few people go to hockey”

Before “Avant-garde » Ivan Igumnov in a conversation with he spoke about the mood during the pre-season game against Yaroslavl “locomotive “.

Avangard on Sunday in Omsk lost to Lokomotiv in the match of the pre-season tournament with the score 1:5. Newcomer Ivan Igumnov scored the only goal for the Omsk team.

– Lost with a score of 1:5 with almost full stands. How so?

– It is unpleasant, but a professional hockey player must first of all think about the game, how to correct the situation. Lots of people that’s good, but it shouldn’t put psychological pressure on you. Although one might be surprised that so many fans come to support in the summer. Drive around and look around – it’s awesome! Here in Moscow, few people go to hockey.

– Teams in different uniforms? Lokomotiv last played on August 14, Avangard on August 8.

Yes, that also had an effect. We completely missed the first half. They came out completely unprepared. But then they corrected the situation, well done. There were mistakes, but there were also positives.

How have you been for two weeks? Is the team in high demand?

“We’re just coming off the charge right now. Everything is done with skill to start the season in the best conditions.

– And why were the shootings so badly executed? They just couldn’t score.

– Bubbles need to be worked out, executed more confidently – both for me and for the guys. In fact, the outcome of the match in the season sometimes depends on it. This is very responsible work,” Igumnov told .

Igumnov, 27, has spent his entire career at Dynamo Moscow, playing 377 matches and scoring 89 points (36+53). During this offseason, he was traded to Avangard, with whom he signed a two-year contract.