German Tochilkin: «It was a hard game»
08.11.2026
Neftekhimik forward German Tochilkin speaks with the media after a following 1–5 loss against Lokomotiv.
– It was a hard game. Facing the reigning champion is always very difficult. They are solid defensively, and that is why we found it hard to score. Chances came, but we did not take them. We need to sharpen our finishing and, going into the next game, prove that we are the best. At times we are not precise enough around the net, and at others we are missing a bit of composure.– How do you keep these setbacks from weighing on the team’s mindset?
– The best way is to leave them behind, step on the ice, play our own hockey, set the pace, and score. We also have to review the game and analyze our mistakes. No matter what, we cannot give up because we have to keep moving forward, stay true to our style, and the rest will fall into place.
