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Harijs Vitolins: "The players have to play their style of game against Sibir"

Harijs Vitolins: "The players have to play their style of game against Sibir"

6 October 2017

- Is it nice to win 18 matches?

- It's always nice to win, that's why we play. There will be changes to the roster for the next match. All games are important, the players should know this.

- In Novosibirsk, SKA comfortably beat Sibir.

- Sibir lost a lot of players, but their team continues to surprise us. Despite their entire first line leaving the club, they still play aggressive ice hockey. It will be a difficult match. The main thing is for us to play our game.

- Who will be the goalkeeper today?

- Mikko Koskinen will start. Igor Shestyorkin played his games on the road.

- You arrived back late last night, but today there is already another game.

- Everyone is in the same boat. This match depends on how we perform. We need to play our style of game, not making mistakes which Sibir can take advantage of.

- How is Anton Belov?

- He's recovering at the moment. While the rehabilitation period is ongoing, he can't skate. Everything will be fine.

- Is Yegor Yakovlev ready to play?

- He's starting to skate more. However, he can't shoot with any power yet or play physical. When he can play more physically and not feel any pain, he will play. I don't think that he will participate in this home series, he needs time to feel comfortable again.

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