Russian U17 Team Wins 2-0; Barys Clinches KHL Thriller in Shootout
The Russian national under-17 team secured a convincing 2-0 victory against North Korea in a recent international match. Meanwhile, in the Kontinental Hockey League, Barys emerged victorious against Amur in a thrilling encounter that went down to the wire.
The Russian U17 team started their match strongly, with two well-taken goals ensuring a comfortable win against North Korea. Back in the KHL, Amur took an early lead with a goal from Sergei Dubakin in the second period. However, Barys fought back, with Rayli Walsh equalising swiftly. The match went into a shootout, where Kirill Savitsky, who had earlier secured victory for Barys in the third period, scored the decisive goal, giving his team a 4-3 win.
The Russian U17 team's victory over North Korea demonstrates their growing strength in international youth hockey. In the KHL, Barys' comeback against Amur highlights the team's resilience and fighting spirit, with Kirill Savitsky proving to be the match winner.