Zhamnov Comments on Sprongs Hat Trick in Thrilling Derby Against Spartak

The head coach of Spartak, **Alexey Zhamnov**, commented on forward **Danielle Sprong’s** hat trick against his team. Spartak achieved a remarkable comeback in the derby against the army club, overcoming a three-goal deficit and ultimately winning 6-5 in a shootout.

**“Sprong scored a hat trick today. Do you see that an NHL-caliber player has arrived?”**
**“He’s a good player and scored three goals. Well done. But I’d rather talk about my players’ performance. I don’t want to comment on others,”** Zhamnov’s words were relayed by Championship correspondent Vladimir Laevsky.

Sprong completed his hat trick by the 33rd minute of the match, with two of his goals coming during power plays. All three of his goals were scored within a span of 11 minutes and 49 seconds in the second period.