Andrei Kovalenko Assesses Bob Hartleys Appointment as Head Coach of Lokomotiv

Olympic champion **[Andrei Kovalenko](https://www.example.com/tags/215-andrej-kovalenko/)** shared his thoughts on the appointment of **Bob Hartley** as the head coach of Lokomotiv. Under the guidance of the Canadian coach, Avangard clinched the Gagarin Cup in 2021.

«To comment effectively, one must be part of the team. However, it’s worth noting that Hartley achieved results in Omsk. Among those who have worked in the KHL, he is one of the few who has accomplished something significant. There couldn’t be any other coach at Lokomotiv, which is focused on winning titles. So, let him do his job, and we’ll see what comes of it,» Kovalenko said, as quoted by VseProSport.

Lokomotiv is the current holder of the Gagarin Cup, having previously been led by Igor Nikitin.