Scott Gordon summed up the match with SKA
Traktor head coach Scott Gordon summed up the match with SKA
Traktor head coach Scott Gordon summed up the match with SKA. According to him, if we distract from the final score, the game was a lot of positive: the first two periods Chelyabinsk held on equal terms, but the mistakes that took advantage of the opponent, decided the outcome.
“I was pleased with the time we spent in the attack. It was one of the highest in the regular season, said Gordon.
Speaking about the implementation, the coach reminded that a share of luck is needed for goals. At the same time, the team, despite the large amount of time in the attack zone, still operates more often around the perimeter, rather than closer to the goal.
“This point must be corrected. I'm sure it will come to us at some point. We will not only score beautiful and calculating goals, but also “junk” goals, he added.
Gordon also appreciated the game of Mark Rodionov: he acts confidently and does not throw the puck, but plays with it. "He looked good today throughout the match," the coach said.
Asked about the possibility of attracting players from the VHL, Gordon said that while the team will continue in the current squad: "We have eight defenders and thirteen strikers.".
Separately, the coach commented on the transfer of Boris Katchuk to the center. According to him, this decision was made so that the player had more time with the puck, taking into account his dimensions, skating and vision of the court. He looks better and better with every match. It's his first season in the KHL and it takes time to adjust. There are more sites here than in North America, Gordon explained.
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