Ice hockey
Kozlov happy with Shipachev despite Salavat's 3-4 loss to Metallurg
Salavat Yulaev coach Viktor Kozlov defends forward Vadim Shipachev after the KHL defeat, praising the team's fighting character and explaining penalty issues.
Viktor Kozlov
Kozlov: Salavat Yulaev's 3-1 win over Spartak was fast and aggressive
Salavat Yulaev coach Viktor Kozlov praised his team's puck battles and defending after the 3-1 KHL win over Spartak, and gave an update on Kuznetsov's fitness.
Shcherbakov scores and assists as Salavat beat Spartak 3-1
Salavat coach Viktor Kozlov praised 18-year-old defender Nikita Shcherbakov, a New Jersey draft pick, after his goal and assist in a 3-1 win over Spartak.