Latvian goalkeeper Janis Kalnins He made his debut for Amur in the Moscow Mayor’s Cup. In the match for third place, his team lost to Spartak Moscow (0-2). After the game, the goalkeeper explained why he decided to play in the KHL, despite protests from the Latvian government.
– I haven’t played for a long time, so I was very happy to finally play this match for Amur, – said Kalniņš. — At first it was difficult, but it always happens after long breaks. Have to get used to it.
How did you prepare for the season?
– At home there were dry workouts, great. Then he flew to the team, was with the guys, but did not play. It was very difficult.
– Now that the IIHF has allowed you to play in the KHL, has the burden fallen on your shoulders?
“I knew everything would be fine. We just had to wait a bit. There was no such question – will they allow me to play or not. The question was, when will it be allowed? “is allowed. I believed in it and I prepared myself well. I cannot say that this situation put a lot of pressure on me.
– Does it bother you that the Latvian Ice Hockey Federation filed an appeal with the IIHF?
– No, I have the transfer on hand, so everything is in order.
– Did not communicate with the Latvian federation?
– Not. I have no questions for them. They have me, apparently, too.
– How were you met in Amur?
“Awesome, no questions at all. If any problems arise, they help me immediately.
“Why did you decide to leave Sweden for Khabarovsk?”
— I wanted to play in the KHL. Amur offered me a contract. And I immediately made a decision, I did not think long.
— Were there any proposals from Europe?
– When I was negotiating with Amur, there was none. Then they appeared, but I didn’t want to change anything anymore. I wanted to play in the KHL. Everything went as it should.
– Do you plan to become the main guardian of Love?
– In professional sport, you cannot count on something in advance. You never know how the season will turn out. First or second… I’ll try to do what I can. Whoever the team wins with more often will play more. Everything is simple.
Do you still think about the team?
— No, I have already closed this page. I’m 30 and I’ve only played two full matches for the national team. If you don’t play, you have to back off. Therefore, last year I did not go to the national team. It is better to spend time with your family than to sit in reserve.
– Has your family already arrived in Russia?
Not yet, but he will.
– How are you?
– Excellent!
– We spoke with Latvian striker Nikolai Eliseev, who has also signed a contract with the KHL club – “Admiral”?
Yes, I have spoken several times. He is fine. Nikolai is still waiting for permission to play. A few more days and he’ll be fine too.
control matches. 2022
Spartak (Moscow) – Amur (Khabarovsk) – 2:0 (1:0, 1:0, 0:0)
Goals: Khoklachev, 15:16. Varone, 31:16 (bol.).
Source : MatchTV
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