Alexander Khmelevski: Reflects on Mixed Emotions After Scoring Against Former Team Ufa

The forward of Ak Bars, **[Alexander Khmelevski](https://www.example.com)**, shared his thoughts on scoring his first goal for the Kazan team. He celebrated his goal against his former team, Salavat Yulaev, with great enthusiasm, which drew a backlash from the fans in Ufa.

«Of course, it’s a great feeling. I played three seasons with Ufa, and they have amazing fans here. It’s disappointing that they booed when I scored, but I understand their emotions. I’m glad I took the shot quickly. I know their goalies are good, but they could have stopped my shot. Any shot can find the back of the net, and I was just lucky this time.

Regarding Barabanov’s major penalty, we understand that emotions run high since they also want to win. The referees are always trying to find moments to compare the game. We just need to tough it out for those five minutes,» Khmelevski said during an interview on KHL-TV.

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