Amur chatter in Khabarovsk centered on the actions of Alexander Khokhlachev after a late night incident. The head coach, Andrei Martemyanov, commented that the club did not impose any punishment on the striker for jumping onto someone else’s car. The remarks were shared by the team’s press service and distributed through Tractor media channels.
Martemyanov emphasized that people make mistakes and that this particular episode should be viewed without harsh penalties. He suggested that a normal person would respond to the situation with understanding and use it as a learning experience. The coach added that the team would not abandon its players and that if anyone harmed Alexander, he would stand up for him in every way. This statement reflected a broader stance within the club about accountability and human fallibility.
The incident occurred on the night of October 15 following a defeat to Ak Bars Kazan, a narrow 2-3 decision that forced overtime. Khokhlachev, who had been out with teammates Viktor Baldaev and Vyacheslav Gretsky, was captured on video stepping onto the hood and then climbing onto the roof of a private car. The footage, recorded by a dash cam, circulated through Telegram channels, including 112, generating discussion across the club’s fanbase and sports media alike.
Early on October 16 there were reports that the club had deducted approximately 6.5 million rubles from Khokhlachev’s monthly salary and announced that it would reconsider certain behavioral standards for the team. The organization’s stance hinted at a more formal review of conduct and its implications for on- and off-ice discipline as the season progresses.
Despite the controversy, Amur managed to bounce back on October 17 with a victory over Traktor. Khokhlachev himself found the back of the net, scoring the first goal for the Khabarovsk squad in that matchup, a moment that added a note of resilience to a period filled with scrutiny.
In the days that followed, Khokhlachev offered his own reflections on the episode, describing the move as a misstep and explaining the circumstances that led to it. The public narrative about the incident continued to evolve as the team balanced accountability with support for its players, recognizing that young athletes sometimes act impulsively under the pressures of a demanding schedule and intense competition. The club’s leadership signaled a preference for corrective guidance over punitive measures, while clearly signaling that repeated behavior would be addressed more stringently. The dialogue around what happened underscored the ongoing effort within Amur to maintain a culture that emphasizes responsibility, teammate solidarity, and recovery after mistakes, all while pursuing competitive results on the ice.