GoalKeeper Receives AK-47 As Prize For Man Of The Match Performance (Video)

Russain hockey goalkeeper Saveli Kononov was handed an AK-47 after inspiring his side Izhstal Izhevsk to a 3-2 victory against rivals Chelmet, MySportDab reports.

The net-minder was awarded the assault rifle by the captain having been voted as player of the match by his team-mates.

This is the latest in a series of bizarre awards handed out by hockey teams, with many NHL sides making it a custom.

After stopping 36 shots and conceding just two goals, the 23-year-old can be seen in the changing room after the game as a club official brings the weapon in.

It is then handed to the captain who officially makes the handover.

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Russian Goalie, Saveli Kononov, received an AK-47 after being named player of the game by his teammates – WTF pic.twitter.com/2tVFskX3Ou

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