Press conference of head coaches Ilya Vorobyov and Yuri Mikhailis, as well as players Nikolay Goldobin and Samat Daniyar.
PRESS CONFERENCE
Ilya Vorobyov, Metallurg head coach:
– In general, we saw what we had expected to get from Barys. We missed the first goal by our own mistake, then we capitalized, and then scored through the controlled attack and the counter-attack.
– You have already said that Holm got a small injury, and he may play in the next game. Anyway, it will be decided soon. And how serious was Arkhip Nekolenko injured?
– The doctors are examining him now, so I can't say anything exactly.
– Why did you choose Juho as a goalie today? The reason is that you won the previous game against Barys or Vasily is still tired?
– Both. We also looked at the training sessions together with the goalkeeping coach, so the choice was made in favor of Juho today.
– As Zemchenok and Holm missed the game today, Khlystov and Martynov got their chances to play, though they hadn't played for a long time before. First, they looked a bit nervous but later they showed themselves up. What are your impressions?
– They are no longer at the age to be "nervous". They have to go out and play. I think they played well in the first match.
Yuri Mikhailis, Barys headcoach:
– Good game. Let's put it this way: we played very well for two and a half periods, controlled the game, had chances and sometimes led in the game. And in my opinion we made some chances. We had the tight defense was in the middle and in our own zones. But personal mistakes in the middle of the period led to the defeat.
– The Dillon's playing is raising questions not for the first time. How do you estimate his playing and why is he in the starting line-up every time?
– Well, let's just say Dillon is a destroyer, and plays a lot defensively. I can say that today he did not made such gross mistakes. He played fine today.
– And also Darren? How do you estimate his condition? It does not look like what we are used to seeing it. Do you think, what is the reason?
– He looks normal, plays for the team, and this is the most important thing. You are used to seeing him scoring one or two goals, but he plays defensively, plays for the team.
– What can you say about the injured? Ortio is a very important unit of the team. How soon will they return to the team?
– We hope, of course, for a speedy recovery. I think that both Asetov and Frettin will be ready by the returning home. I can't say anything about Ortio yet. He is treated.
– Power play of Barys failed today, especially in the end – they couldn't even enter the opponent's zone. Is it a psychological issue or something else?
– No, we are working on the power play. Of course, it is a big responsibility for the guys. They're trying. You think they don't want to score, don't you? Of course, they do. Again, the opponent plays very well in the short-handed play, and today he gave us almost nothing to do. Yes, there were some moments, but again there was either a missedthe shot, or the goalkeeper made a save, or the shot was blocked. So we're going to improve it.
– Unlike Barys, Metallurg really blocks a lot. In the third period, three different Metallurg players finished off the puck, but Karlsson blocked it. It seemed that no one even tried to help the goalkeeper.
– We'll analyze it.
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Nikolay Goldobin, Metallurg forward:
– Good game. Juho was great tonight. I got a couple of tough moments. It's good that we scored, I'm glad that I scored and won.
– Why do you think you capitalize on your chances with great difficulty?
– Honestly, I am also asking myself about it. I get a world of chances but it is always an upright or something else. I didn't shoot enough. But today I scored, and I hope that everything will go well.
– Is it difficult to adapt to partners when the fourth link is often changed?
– All players are good, so it's easy to work together. We started well with Semyon, I wish he didn't get the injury.
– You bowed to Beck after scoring a goal. Was it a thank for a pass?
– Yes, I thanked him and bowed slightly.
– You have a next game against fearful Ak Bars.
– Soon the playoff starts, and till the regular season is not off, all games are important. We need to watch how everyone is ready. And, of course, win.
Samat Daniyar, Barys defensman:
– We played a good game. The first period was good, we had some chances in the second. Totally, we played pretty well. We missed a goal ten minutes before the end, then another one. After that, we stopped. The capitalization wasn't enough.
– You have just entered adult hockey, how did you adapt?
– Everything is fine, the team greeted me well. Staff trusts me. Everything is in working condition, I like to be here. There is different hockey in this league, different speeds. We need to think faster, make a decision. But in general, everything is fine.
– Is it difficult to play in three pairs of defenders?
– This is not the first match, we always play in three pairs. The coaches together with physical training coaches organize the recovery correctly. I have enough strength. I think enough till the end of the season.
– What should be improved at the end of a game? Barys has the worst play in the third periods.
– Patience and accurate playing. We try to do our best, but we miss. I think this is the reason why we don't play very well in the third periods. But we are working on it, we will improve. We will try our best.
– Is there a desire to escape Ak Bars in the payoff?
– No one pays attention to whom play against. In the playoffs, all teams are strong, there is no difference – first place or eighth. The playoff games are different. And now we just try to win every game and take the highest place possible.
– Everyone criticizes Dillon Hetherington, you play with him in the same pair. Why do you think?
– I don't know why they criticize him. He's an experienced defender, he helps me a lot. I don't know why everyone says that. Which of us is a more attacking defensive player? We play according to the situation, so sometimes it is he, sometimes it is me.
