Press-conference

After the fight with the Kiev "Berkut" coach of the "Donbass-2" Igor Andryushchenko have assessed the actions of wards in the last match of the year.

- For today moments were like those of our team, so and the guests. In contrast to "Berkut", our we implemented. Controlled the game for two and a half period. Subconsciously, the players have seen the end of the match and the impending holidays. Maybe it has relaxed us. There were no signs of this turn of events. Played 5 to 3, kept the puck, for safely finishing the game, but it is the human factor. The game as a whole I am satisfied, happy with the attitude to the game of our players. Of course, this curious smashed overall picture a little. But there was spirit, dedication - it pleases.

- Hockey players of "Berkut" refused from comment after the match, saying that questions should be asked the referee. How can you comment this?

- I think it's about one of the contentious issues. It can be commented from different sides. There is a judge who decides, there is a video that it should use. It is at his discretion. You can be angry as much as you want, but I know the guys and I understand their resentment. Perhaps, if the goal was scored, it all came together otherwise.

- After returning the trio: Mikhnov - Bondarev - Pastukh from the national team, they came to a some kind of recession?

- I like this trio. They are serious about their work and their good work can be seen on the ice. Another thing that they are not scoring, but the moments they do have, they are great to control the puck.

- Today, three goals from four were scored in the majority. The team began work harder in training of "numerical superiority"?

- Well, that raises the statistics in this regard. Often these goals gets as a surprise. Blagoy has had a nice shot, Strakhov scored. With these goals we are pleased.

- Quickly resumes the championship after the New Year. At this time how the training process will be built?

- We are meeting on the 2nd, we will have training and on January, 3rd we are flying to Lvov. To have rest, we have little time, to get all those days spent with ours families.

Coach of the "Berkut" Dmitry Pidgursky about the factor of deletions in the reporting game against the "Donbass-2", Swiss gathering of his team in the hights of Alps, and the first changes in the Ukrainian hockey under the auspices of PHL.

- What didn't work out at your team today?

- The opponent has played great today, and in the numerical majority. Scored three goals of four using this. One goal on a rebound, two with a throw. What can I say? It's a shame, of course, to lose. We continue to work, perfecting tactics, create a team. But something with us in the matches with the leaders is still does not work.

- What did a trip to Switzerland gave the team during a break in the championship? First of all, the gaming aspect?

- Very much. Now we have a recession. We knew that this would happen. Because there are always such moments after the high mountains. But we hoped that the guys will play great at the expense of domestic resources. A sparring with Swiss teams have had a positive momentum. The guys know how to play, but something is not enough in this championship to us - not with the "Falcon" or the "Donbas-2". What is left? We will work, to demonstrate a higher level of hockey in the playoffs, and we will need to learn how to win the teams which placed above us in the standings.

- This is the first championship under the auspices of PHL - have you experienced are any changes for the better this season? If yes, then what?

- I worked in many teams. Worked in the "Berkut" a few seasons ago. I can compare and say that I see small changes for the better. I hope that the managment of PHL will continue to work productively on development. Not saying that these changes are significant, still, I have not noticed so much. But I believe it's just beginning...

Press Service of HC "Donbass"