Ice hockey
Kozhevnikov criticises Avangard coach Guy Boucher over local talent
Two-time Olympic champion Alexander Kozhevnikov says Guy Boucher has not brought through a local player in three years at Avangard and blames the injury wave on load.
Omsk
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.
Plyushchev: Avangard Will Again Be a Hard-Driven Horse in Play-offs
Ex-Russia coach Vladimir Plyushchev says Avangard's Bouche changed nothing after last season's semi-final exit, leaning on imports and ignoring Omsk youngsters.
Plyushchev: Traktor and Avangard follow the same hockey course
Honoured Coach Vladimir Plyushchev says Traktor and Avangard lack ideology and systematic development, with Omsk's problems hidden by decent results for now.