Salavat Yulaev former trainee is recognized as best goalkeeper of world championship

UFA, 27 May 2019. /Bashinform News Agency/ translated by Tatiana Aksyutina/.

On May 26, the Russian national hockey team won a match for the third place against the Czech Republic. Our team failed to beat the opponent during regular time and in overtime. Everything was decided in the shootout series. A trainee of Ufa hockey, and now the goalkeeper of Tampa Bay Lightning, Andrei Vasilevsky, saved all five shots on his goal. Including for this indicator, the management of the World Cup 2019 recognized him as the best goalkeeper of the international tournament.

Andrei Vasilevsky played two shutouts of eight matches. The percentage of saved shots was 94.58.

This year's world champion was the Finnish national team, which knocked out the Russians from the competition for the main trophy at the semifinal stage. The newcomer of HC Salavat Yulaev - Sakari Manninen competed in the best team of the planet.