Ice hockey
Avangard captain Sharipzyanov asks fans to stay with the team
Injured Avangard captain Damir Sharipzyanov urged supporters not to turn away after a poor start: Omsk have 6 points from 7 games and sit eighth in the East.
Damir Sharipzyanov
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.
Sharipzyanov: Loss to Lokomotiv Still Haunts Me
Avangard defender Damir Sharipzyanov admits the Gagarin Cup semi-final collapse against Lokomotiv, sealed by two late goals in game six, still troubles him months later.