MINSK, 9 April (BelTA) – Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko brought some treats for HC Dinamo Minsk players as he attended the team’s practice at Minsk Arena on 9 April, BelTA has learned.
The Bisons have made history as they reached the Gagarin Cup quarterfinal for the first time. HC Dinamo Minsk will play the first two games of the second round against HC Traktor in Chelyabinsk on 12 and 14 April. After talking to the hockey players, the president had an impromptu matchup against HC Dinamo Minsk goalie Vasily Demchenko, and scored a number of goals. After the warm-up he watched the players' practice.
Among the treats Aleksandr Lukashenko brought for the players was bread from Vitebsk and Mogilev bakeries. The head of state said that he announced a contest for the best bread in Belarus once. The Mogilev bread won the contest, but Vitebsk bakers were not satisfied with the decision and made their brown bread for the contest. The president brought this bread and lard for the hockey players.
Among the treats was also honey from Tajikistan. “It is very good honey. Eat it every morning, before training sessions... Try it on your coach!” the president joked. “Mountain honey from Tajikistan is very good indeed.”
“Thank you, guys, once again! Do not forget to eat lard after training,” the head of state added. He also advised the players to never rush in making decisions, including the ones about getting to the NHL. Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that it may not be easy to get back when the players get such a desire later.
The team also prepared a gift for Aleksandr Lukashenko. The president got a hockey jersey signed by HC Dinamo Minsk players. Aleksandr Lukashenko promised to place the jersey in the Palace of Independence if the Bisons beat HC Traktor and progress to the next round.
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