Minsk Dynamo's goalie Andrey Kareev nears final recovery stage
Belarusian ice hockey goalie Andrey Kareev is close to returning to the ice with the Minsk Dynamo.
Kareev has been sidelined since suffering an injury in September 2022 and has missed the entire 2022-23 season.
The 31-year-old netminder has been a key part of the Minsk Dynamo's success in recent years and his return will be a major boost to the club.
Kareev has represented Belarus at the world championships and the Olympics and is considered one of the top goaltenders in the Kontinental Hockey League.
Timeline of Kareev's recovery:- September 2022: Kareev suffers an injury during a pre-season game.
- October 2022: Kareev undergoes surgery to repair the injury.
- November 2022 - May 2023: Kareev begins rehabilitation and recovery.
- June 2023: Kareev returns to full training with the Minsk Dynamo.
- Kareev is a veteran goalie with a wealth of experience at the international level.
- He has been a key part of the Minsk Dynamo's success in recent years, helping the club to win the Belarusian championship in 2021 and 2022.
- His return will give the Minsk Dynamo a major boost as they look to challenge for the championship again this season.
The Minsk Dynamo are one of the top teams in the Kontinental Hockey League and are expected to be competitive for the championship this season.
The return of Kareev will give the team a major boost and make them even more difficult to beat.
The Minsk Dynamo will open their season on September 1, 2023, against the Severstal Cherepovets.
