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Alexander Zavyalov joins Avangard coaching staff
Avangard Hockey Club has signed coach Alexander Zavyalov to the contract through the current season. The specialist will be responsible for coaching the defensemen.
During his career, Zavyalov worked as an assistant coach in Torpedo, Ak Bars, Traktor, Neftekhimik, Amur, Vityaz and Sibir. In the 2023/24 season, he was the head coach of Vityaz.
2017/18 Gagarin Cup champion (Ak Bars).
Anton Kuryanov, Avangard General Manager:
– Defense is a fundamental aspect of any team’s game. There is definitely a room for improvement, and that is why we have hired an experienced coach to oversee the team’s defensemen. Alexander Zavyalov is a thoughtful specialist who has worked in big clubs with various tactical models. He has great communication skills, builds understanding with players, and thus he will be able to quickly blend into the team.