Ice hockey
Grishin: Neftekhimik won on character, not size
Neftekhimik's coach credited grit over stature after beating Admiral 2-1 at home, praising his squad's resilience and unity following the series win.
Islam Mashukov
Neftekhimik Beat Avtomobilist 3:1
Coach Igor Grishin praised his team's effort and clinical finishing, while Avtomobilist's Alexei Kudashov blamed a lack of cutting edge for the loss.