Neftekhimik head coach Oleg Leontyev said that the unidentified man who attacked him wanted to come and apologize to him for his actions. His words are quoted “Match TV”.
“I heard this man was found yesterday. A day has passed and he has yet to apologize. Looks like it’s going to do that, I don’t know. It looks like he wants to come. But we have not met yet and I have no other information,” said Leontyev.
It became known on January 20 attack In Leontyev. Neftekhimik coach suffered no serious injuries; He received two stitches.
On January 22, police announced the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in connection with the attack on Leontyev. He confirmed the existence of a conflict between himself and Leontyev on the street.
Leontiev has been working for the Nizhnekamsk club since 2021. He is also known for his work in Saratov Kristall, Izhevsk Izhstal, Ekaterinburg Avtomobilist and Vladivostok Admiral.
Having collected 55 matches in the Kontinental Hockey League this season, Neftekhimik ranks eighth in the Eastern Conference with 55 points. Magnitogorsk Metallurg is the leader (78).
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