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

Kononov 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.

Izhstal Izhevsk net-minder Saveli Kononov is given an AK-47 rifle by his team captain

Russian Goalie, Saveli Kononov, received an AK-47 after being named player of the game by his teammates - WTF pic.twitter.com/2tVFskX3Ou — HockeyTroll.ca (@Hockeytroll_ca) September 11, 2019

For example, the Carolina Hurricanes hand out a wood-chopping axe, while the New York Rangers have a 'Broadway Hat' for their star performer.

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

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

Kononov joined the VHL side last season and has to date played 12 games for his new club.