Vega Squadron replace 9Pasha with fn

Vega Squadron revealed that Pavel “9Pasha” Hvastunov will be replaced by Rostislav “fn” Lozovoi in the carry position. This is the first roster change for the CIS squad since prior to TI5. 9Pasha has not released information in regards to his future plans with only four days remaining before rosters are locked.

Vega says goodbye to 9pasha! #OnlyVegahttps://t.co/QJu2lar20j pic.twitter.com/xi0su8mscx

— Vega Squadron (@VegaSquadron) March 22, 2016

Vega Squadron announced for the first time since prior to TI5, the team will be undergoing a roster change.

Pavel “9Pasha” Hvastunov will be replaced by Rostislav “fn” Lozovoi in the carry role.

You know that we’re doing our best to keep it stable but this time the whole team is confident that this change is made for the sake of good results and productivity. Fn is one of the best young CIS players and we’re hoping he’ll help us fix the current problems. We also realize that such changes in the very end of transfer window is a huge risk, but we’re confident that it’s only for the best.

-Vega Squadron CEO, Alexey Kondakov

fn has most recently been playing with Team Empire but has also played newteam123123, PRIES and Power Rangers. During last year summer fn stood in during Esportal Dota 2 League. The Ukrainian carry player officially made his debut for the team’s matches in DreamLeague last night. They split the series with No Diggity 1:1 and swept through London Conspiracy 2:0.

9Pasha has not commented or revealed his status or plans for the future. The new roster change window will remain open until March 27th before being locked until after TI6.

This is the changes for the CIS team since before TI5. Through the Shanghai Major Vega Squadron had announced that they were not be making any changes for last roster-lock period. The CIS team had already made the commitment to stay together following their early exit from TI5.

Vega Squadron

Vega Squadron surprised many when they surged forward, showing strong performances in the TI5 European qualifiers and grabbing the Wild Card Series slot for the biggest tournament of the year.

Although they failed to advance in the main event of TI5, the squad remained committed to each other and did not fall victim to post-TI roster changes.

They managed to upset TI5 champions Evil Geniuses in a clean 2:0 sweep and cruised to the ESL One New York grand finals to defeat Team Secret, 2:1, and claim the championship title.

Vega Squadron went on to take 12th place at the Frankfurt Major. They took fifth at DreamLeague Season 4 and third at Game Show Global Esports Cup.

Vega Squadron new roster:

Semen “Cema” Krivulya
Rostislav “fn” Lozovoi
Vladimir “no[o]ne” Minenko
Andrey “Mag” Chipenko
Aleksey “Solo” Berezin