R.I.P. Vladimir Payul
27.01.2022
Today, in the foyer of the Neftekhim Arena, the players of our team laid flowers at the stand in memory of the former player of the JHC Reaktor Vladimir Payul.
After the ceremony, Bulat Shafigullin and Rafael Bikmullin talked about Vladimir.
Bulat Shafigullin: I just can't believe it. Such a young guy… He was always sympathetic, benevolent and always tried to help everyone. He is a Captain with a capital letter. He always stood up for the younger ones. Vladimir charged the team with positive emotions. I just don't have the words for what happened to him.
Rafael Bikmullin: Vladimir was a completely non-confrontational person. I played with him back in the children's hockey school, then we played together in the JHL. It is a big loss for our hockey family. I remember him from a very young age. Vladimir moved with his parents from Moldova. I remember how they entered the locker room for the first time. We were good friends. Can't believe this could happen to him.
I would like to express my deepest condolences Vladimir's family and friends.
