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Sharipzyanov Explains How He Handles On-Ice Trash Talk
Avangard captain Damir Sharipzyanov says he ignores provocations from rivals and prefers proving himself through play, praising team-mate Konstantin Okulov's composure.
Speaking to Sport.ru, he was asked how he manages to stay calm when opponents needle him during matches. He described a dressing room where raised voices are common but reserved for team-mates, not rivals, and
Sharipzyanov drew a line between letting the dressing room air disagreements openly and giving opponents a reaction on the ice, saying the two are not the same thing for a captain.
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