Assailant claims Victory of CSKA Kamenov solely belongs to "Avangard," doubting loss of "Lokomotiv"
Hop on the Ice: Vladislav Kamenev's Verdict on the "Cool" Yaroslavl vs Omsk Series
Hockey fanatics across the nation are still buzzing about the nail-biting 1/4 final series of the Gagarin Cup — the championship trophy of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL) — between Yaroslavl's "Locomotive" and Omsk's "Avangard." With seven grueling games, it took every ounce of determination for the Locomotive to ultimately secure their victory with a thrilling 4-3 win.
CSKA forward, Vladislav Kamenev, couldn't help but weigh in on the intense matchup, speaking with Legalbet.
"Dude, let me tell you, this series was awesome!" Kamenev gushed. "Game seven was a real rollercoaster, and I gotta say, I didn't think the Locomotive had it in 'em. The Omsk squad fought back like champs after falling behind 1-3, coming close to taking the series," he said, shaking his head in disbelief.
He didn't mince words about the Locomotive's prowess, declaring them the odds-on contenders for the Gagarin Cup:
"Listen, last year, everyone wrote them off, but they had what it takes. They picked up a ton of experience last season, made some smart moves strategically. They're ready to dominate this year. Avangard was the only team, in my opinion, that could've given 'em a run for their money," Kamenev added.
A quick glance at the upcoming semi-final matchups reveals that Locomotive will be going head-to-head with Salavat Yulaev, while Dinamo vs Traktor will tussle for the other spot in the final.
I'm not sure if Locomotive can maintain their winning streak in the upcoming games, especially against Salavat Yulaev, who might give them a tough challenge.
Regardless, the hockey series between Locomotive and Avangard, which was part of the NHL-affiliated Kontinental Hockey League, was a thrilling display of sportsmanship and skill.
