CSKA head coach Sergei Fedorov said he was happy to welcome Alexander Popov to the coaching staff of the hockey club.
On Thursday, CSKA beat Dynamo 3-2 in the traditional pre-season tournament, the Moscow Mayor’s Cup. On the deck of the army team coaches, the player of the “red-blue” Alexander Popov appeared in the past.
– Our guys with a win. I really liked the dynamics of the game. Dynamo also played well, the match was a success. This meeting is important for us, we haven’t played much in the off-season.
– How did Alexander Popov fit into the coaching staff?
– The process is ongoing. He fits into the technical staff, does a lot for us, knows the guys well in terms of training on the ice. He helped us a lot, especially in Minsk. I am happy to announce that he is part of our coaching staff. I will say this: my wish from last year came true, ” correspondent reports Fedorov’s words.
In the next game of the tournament, CSKA will face Amur Khabarovsk on August 25.
The new KHL season begins on September 1.
Source : MatchTV

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