Goalkeeper coach and goalkeeper of Nizhny Novgorod Torpedo Nikolai Khabibulin On , he admitted that he was a little nervous about his possible appearance on the ice during an official match.
December “Torpedo” signed a contract with Khabibulin until the end of the season. On January 13, the goalkeeper turned 51.
— It seems to me, Igor Nikolayevich [Ларионов, главный тренер «Торпедо»] At first he jokingly told me that I should try going on the ice at least for a while. And then this joke grew, it became more and more serious. And before the application was finished, they said: “That’s it, we’re announcing you!” So now I have no choice. But now there are two Nikolai: one is a coach, the other is a player. You can speak in different ways. The guys on the team laugh a little, tease me, everyone is waiting for me to go on the ice.
I started to remember how I prepared for practices and games. In some places I have improved my diet, in others I no longer go somewhere because I need to work out. All of this is a plus, even if it’s just playing time, period, or whatever it takes. Yes, even if I don’t go out at all, it still motivates me to get fit and feel healthier.
Naturally, there is a little panic, because once again we will have to get back in shape and go on the ice. It’s a little scary because I haven’t played in a long time. I don’t want to go out and let the team down.
For now, I’m glad I haven’t touched the ice yet! – said Khabibulin in a special report “Second Wind” on .
Khabibulin is an Olympic champion and Stanley Cup winner with the Tampa Bay Lightning club.
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