Before “Akbarsa » Vadim Shipachev after the victory over CSKA in the game for the opening KHL Cup, he spoke about his attitude to the situation of the goalkeeper of the military club Ivan Fedotov.
The meeting in Moscow ended with the score 5:2 in favor of Kazan. Fedotov, who is under sanctions from the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), entered the ice in CSKA’s starting lineup. Shipachyov scored a puck and an assist and became the first player in league history to score 600 assists.
– But no one in KHL history has given 600 assists before. How did you do?
“I just played with good partners. With guys who know how to score goals. For example, this is Dmitry Kagarlitsky. I am very happy for him that he opened the account. The first period was difficult, there were a lot of withdrawals on our side. It’s good that we scored a goal and it became a bit easier to play.
Why did you take the metro in Moscow?
— We arrived yesterday and there were heavy traffic jams. We got off halfway and took the Moscow metro.
– Did anyone recognize you?
Yes, a boy. He wished us luck in the game.
“You wonder who will come out at the gates of CSKA?”
No, it’s a different team. We are interested in our own questions, in the way we are going to play. Well, CSKA put whoever they wanted. I know Vanka and I’m happy he’s playing. I think he will get back to form soon. And today he played well, even conceding five goals. But there were twists, incomprehensible closures. He’s a good goalkeeper, well done.
– Maybe they did a good job fixing his subject? A fine of 5 thousand francs is not so serious.
– Actually, I’m just glad that such a hockey player is playing in our league. It’s really good. After all, the past year turned out to be, to say the least, interesting. And it’s great for the whole league that he’s back. I wish him good luck.
– Did you particularly participate in the Olympics?
– He’s a good boy. I always wish good luck to good people. Well, Vanka is a handsome man.
– Now Ak Bars is in optimal condition?
– I think Zinetula Haidyarovich will say that we can play hockey and train even better. Everything can be done even better.
Do you need to get used to the new rules?
– You know, yes. Today I was in front of the goal and the referee said to me: “Come on, Vadik, roll, roll.” There is also the three-second rule. I heard that and I thought, “Thank you, my handsome. Indeed, interesting rules are invented so as not to slow down the game. Yes, and when the “Sudeiska” arrived, they immediately said that they would encourage us. Thanks to them for that,” Shipachev told .
During the meeting between CSKA and Ak Bars, it became known that the IIHF had fined the Russian Ice Hockey Federation (FHR) 5,000 Swiss francs for Fedotov’s participation in the match. The IIHF also said Fedotov’s case would be referred to the organization’s disciplinary board for review. And if Fedotov continues to play for CSKA Moscow without a valid contract, the IIHF will turn to the Disciplinary Board, which may apply additional sanctions to the parties involved, including Fedotov, CSKA Moscow and the FHR.
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