Head coach of the Nizhny Novgorod hockey club “Torpedo” Igor Larionov in an interview with , he admitted that his team’s play is influenced by Scotty Bowman .
During his playing career, Larionov played from 1995 to 2002 in Detroit, managed by Bowman. It was then that the Red Wings created the Russian Five (Fetisov – Konstantinov, Fedorov – Larionov – Kozlov), who left a big mark on world hockey with his game.
“Torpedo plays magnificent, sparkling hockey. The great Scotty Bowman recently turned 90. Can you say hello to him? Nizhny Novgorod residents paint combinations on ice in the spirit of the Russian Five.
— Scotty is a man who leaves a big mark on hockey. And beauty brings joy to the game. Of course, we try to implement the points of the Russian Five that you mentioned. So that the guys enjoy the process.
The result is nice when we win and the team climbs high in the rankings. But when you play correctly, you show creativity and make the game more effective.
Of course, game master Bowman’s influence on Torpedo is there. And so far it is in perfect condition. I spoke to him the other day. And I’m happy that Scotty Bowman found the opportunity to follow Torpedo.
Igor Larionov won three Stanley Cups with Detroit. His Torpedo now occupies first place in the Western Conference standings with 19 points.
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