“This is not an incomprehensible step, everything was done collectively” – Mozyakin about his role in the Metallurg coaching team

Best scorer in the history of Russian hockey Sergei Moziakin in an interview with he told for the first time how he became a coach in Magnitogorsk “Metallurgist “

Mozyakin, 42, was named Metallurg’s director of youth development and this season joined the team’s coaching staff, helping second coach Yuri Trubachev to be responsible for the team’s offensive actions.

— You took the Metallurg bench this season. Are you already used to the role of coach?

— Before entering the headquarters, we spoke with the coaches and management. That was the general decision. First of all, I asked the head coach for his opinion. This is not an incomprehensible approach, everything was done collectively.

Yes, at the beginning everything was new to me. Thanks to the guys on the team and the technical staff, they help me and explain things to me. Nothing has changed in terms of preparation. I would say that I help Yuri Viktorovich Trubachev to do what he did.

— Metallurg is actively counting on youth this season. And you, at the club, are responsible for youth development.

— Andrei Vladimirovich Razin has always defended such a policy – both in Cherepovets and before. He had a lot of trust in young people and Metallurg was no exception. He said at the start of the season that the strongest would play. If a young person shows more desire and everything goes well for him on the ice, why not bet on him? “I completely agree, and the guys prove that they are trusted for a reason,” Mozyakin said in an interview with .

Metallurg occupies first place in the East, gaining 80 points in 57 matches. The club secured its place in the playoffs.

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