Head coach of Sibir Vadim Epanchintsev after the match against Magnitogorsk Metallurg, he highlighted the professionalism and leadership qualities of the striker of the Novosibirsk team Sergei Chirokov .
The regular season meeting of the FONBET KHL Championship took place in Magnitogorsk and ended with a score of 4:3 in favor of the guests. “Siberia” won their first victory in six matches. Shirokov, 38, scored twice.
— How do you explain Shirokov’s blossoming?
— This is probably the 120th question on this subject. He is a professional person. I know him so much. He started playing hockey with me and he will finish with me. Professional in everything – in the locker room, on the ice. Lead the team. He gives only positive emotions to the team,” the correspondent of reports, according to Epanchintsev’s words.
Novosibirsk with 21 points occupies 5th place in the Eastern Conference. “Magnitka” (also 21 points) is in 6th position.
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