Proving Their Worth: Avangard Forward Highlights Salavat Yulaevs Strengths Before Key Match

The forward of Avangard, **Pavel Leuka**, shared his expectations for the upcoming match against Salavat Yulaev and discussed the strengths of the Ufa team. The game will take place today in Omsk on September 17th, starting at 16:30 Moscow time.

“They play fast hockey with a young lineup, and the guys are all geared up. They have something to prove. They’ll be skating quickly, crashing the net, and going after the goal. We need to stand our ground against that.

**— What key factors for victory can you identify for Avangard?**
— We need to follow the coach’s game plan, attack the net, and not be afraid to play aggressively. We should take more shots and not hesitate to drive towards the goal,” Leuka stated, as quoted by the club’s press service.