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Wilderness Walk: Khusnutdinov getting some early awards

19-year-old forward Marat Khusnutdinov has been named the KHL rookie of the week!

In two matches against Severstal Cherepovets and Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, he tallied three (1+2) points and a +2 plus/minus rating.

Well deserved! https://t.co/bnOh6wWecR #hcSKA pic.twitter.com/UeeT4WbP5r— SKA Ice Hockey Club (@hcSKA_News) September 6, 2021

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