Torpedo's junior squad clinches their third consecutive victory in matchplay
In a thrilling encounter at the Viktor Konovalenko Sports Palace in Nizhny Novgorod, the Torpedo youth team faced off against the Siberian Snipers from Novosibirsk. The game, played on September 17th, saw Chayka emerge victorious with a score of 3:1.
Egor Rybkin was in goal for Chayka, putting in a commendable performance throughout the match. The first half of the game saw Chayka dominate, with a 2:0 lead at the end of the second period. The third period saw a rally from the Siberian Snipers, who managed to score one goal, but it was not enough to overturn the deficit.
Artem Kulubin, Vladimir Kozin, and Gleб Pugachev scored the goals for Chayka. Kozin's goal was a significant moment as it marked his first in the MHL for the team. Chayka's offensive prowess was evident in the game, with the team recording 34 shots on goal compared to the Siberian Snipers' 24.
With this victory, Chayka now has 6 points from their first six games. The team's goal difference stands at 14:18. In the "Golden" division of the Eastern Conference, Chayka currently finds itself in 6th place, out of 9 teams.
The Torpedo youth team will look to build on this win as they face Krasnoyarsk Rysey again on September 20th at 13:00 and the Siberian Snipers on September 23rd at 14:30, both games on their home ice.
It's worth noting that the Siberian Snipers had won their previous home game against Krasnoyarsk Rysey in overtime (2:1). This suggests that Chayka will face a tough challenge in their upcoming games.
The Siberian Snipers, based in Novosibirsk, will undoubtedly be aiming to bounce back from their defeat against Chayka. The MHL season is still in its early stages, and every game counts as teams strive for a top spot in the conference.
