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Reaction after beating South Korea in an exhibition match

10.02.2018

Forward Sergei Andronov:

- This match against South Korea reminded me of a training session. We knew what team they had. We tried to train and prepare ourselves for the main event. We didn't pay attention to the opponents' performance.

- South Korea looked good in the first period. Did you find it difficult getting into the match?

- We hadn't played for a long time. However, we then improved in the game.

- Do you have an easier schedule for the Olympic Games?

- I don't understand those topics of conversation. We will be ready to play when the matches start.

- Have you got used to South Korea?

- There hasn't been any free time to get closer to the culture, we're mainly training or in the hotel. 

- Is it cold in this rink?

- Yes, it is.

Defenseman Yegor Yakovlev:

- I feel better in myself now after the training camp. I'm almost in optimal shape. When did I find out about making the final roster? Just now. Nevertheless, I had trained as usual.

- Is it good that the team scored so many goals?

- It was a tough start to proceedings, but it's good that we scored. After that, we began to put together better combination plays. We haven't analysed our Olympic opponents yet. The fans created a nice atmosphere today, thank you to them. The ice is good, but it's very cold here.

Russian Ice Hockey Federation 

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