Olympian team triumphs over Torpedo farm club in the relief pitching match
In the latest rematch between Torpedo-Nizhny Novgorod and Olympia, the teams battled it out at "Nagorny" on August 12, with the game ending in a 1:1 draw. The first goal of the match was scored by a player from the Kirov region in the second period, Boris Koftman, who is not yet signed with Torpedo-Nizhny Novgorod. The equalizing goal was assisted by Itai Golan, an 18-year-old Hungarian forward who is also being scouted by the Torpedo system.
The overtime period ended scoreless, and the shootout saw only one goal, scored by Ivan Novokshenov from Kirov-Chepetsk. Despite the lack of new information about individual player performances or strategies in this particular match, the game serves as a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams.
Looking beyond the rematch, Bogdan Konyushkov, a leading defensive prospect connected to Torpedo-Nizhny Novgorod and the All-Russian leagues, has been making waves. Despite a statistical dip in the main KHL season with Torpedo, where his ice time was reduced due to team additions, Konyushkov showed significant development defensively, improving his positioning and gap control. He excelled in the VHL playoffs after Torpedo's KHL elimination, finishing as the most productive defenseman with 3 goals and 10 assists in 17 games, which underscores his potential as a standout prospect in the Russian minor pro leagues.
Other Russian prospects in the junior leagues show potential but are mostly one level below the VHL/KHL stage and are less immediately relevant to Torpedo's recent senior matches. Nonetheless, these young players, such as those associated with Chaika Nizhny Novgorod in the MHL, represent a promising pipeline of talent for Torpedo in the future.
As for the upcoming matches, the next encounter between Torpedo-Nizhny Novgorod and Olympia is yet to be scheduled. Keep an eye out for more updates on these exciting games and the rising stars within the Torpedo system.
Bogdan Konyushkov, a promising defensive prospect for Torpedo-Nizhny Novgorod, had a dip in stats during the main KHL season, but demonstrated significant improvement defensively, setting him up as a potential standout in the Russian minor pro leagues. Meanwhile, hockey enthusiasts eagerly await the next match between Torpedo-Nizhny Novgorod and Olympia, where they might witness the skills of upcoming young players like Konyushkov, as well as those in lower leagues, such as those from Chaika Nizhny Novgorod, who might one day contribute to Torpedo's senior matches.
