‘The plan seemed far-fetched, but we’re hitting those targets’
On Wednesday, Moscow hosted the latest meeting of the directors of KHL clubs. After the event, we heard from some of those who took part.Photo: 12.12.18. Conference of the KHL Clubs HeadsJuris...
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Russia powers past the Czech, gets set for Finland showdown
Russia romped to a 7-2 victory over the Czech Republic on the second day of Channel 1 Cup action – but the team heads to Sunday’s meeting with Finland in St. Petersburg with an injury doubt over Kirill...
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A rout and a record
Russia wrapped up the 2018 Channel 1 Cup in style – thumping Finland 5-0 to win the trophy and playing in front of a record crowd of 71,000 in St. Petersburg. Sunday’s showdown was played at...
View ArticleTop clash in East: Ak Bars hosts Avtomobolist! Preview for December 17th
KHL regular season resumes with five games from Shanghai to Balashikha. 14:30 Kunlun (14-15-7) vs. Amur (10-19-7)About the game - Kunlun is coming into this contest on a 5-game losing streak. - Amur is...
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Petersburg awaits a classic, a soccer star takes to the ice
All eyes are on St. Petersburg: Sunday’s international drew 71,000 fans to see Russia play Finland and next Saturday’s clash of the KHL titans promises a new attendance record as SKA takes on CSKA. In...
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KHL players take center stage in Euro Hockey Tour Russian tournament
On the weekend, 50 KHL players from 20 KHL teams lined up in Russia for the Channel 1 Cup, the second stage of this season’s Euro Hockey Tour. For the second time this season, Team Russia topped the...
View ArticleDefending champ closes in. December 17 round-up
The big game in the Eastern Conference saw Ak Bars move within two points of leader Avtomobilist thanks to a 3-1 win. Elsewhere, it was a big day for imports: Metallurg defeated Torpedo thanks to goals...
View ArticleSKA and CSKA look to continue winning streaks! Preview for Deсember 17th
Another day of hockey for Jokerit, CSKA could extend winning streak to 19 contests.19:30 Vityaz (17-18-3) vs. CSKA (33-4)About the game - Vityaz is coming into this contest on a 3-game winning streak....
View ArticleKHL announces cooperation with The Agency Partnership
KHL has appointed The Agency Partnership as its international communications partner. The Agency Partnership is retained to support the League’s media and influencer engagement and monitoring efforts...
View ArticleVityaz stuns the league leader. December 18 round-up
Vityaz delivered the shock of the day with a 2-0 victory over CSKA. The Army Men’s winning march – 18 games without defeat before today – ground to a halt in Podolsk. Western Conference rival SKA had...
View ArticleAvtomobilist seeks revenge for loss to Neftekhimik! Preview for Dec 19th
Huge tilt between Ak Bars & Metallurg headlines a day of strong competition, as only Neftekhimik comes in with a losing record. 19:00 Ak Bars (29-8-3) vs. Metallurg (26-13-2)About the game - Ak...
View ArticleMagnitka edges a thriller in Kazan. December 19 round-up
It was all about the Eastern Conference on Wednesday as Ak Bars dropped a shoot-out verdict at home to Metallurg and lost ground on Avtomobilist in the race for top spot. Playoff chasing Neftekhimik...
View ArticleJokerit and CSKA look to get back to winning. Preview for December 20th
It’s a full slate of hockey tonight as Barys looks to avenge an early season loss to Lokomotiv14:30 Kunlun (15-16-7) vs. Dynamo Moscow (19-18-3)About the game - Kunlun is coming into this contest fresh...
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Petersburg’s potent cocktail – how the Gazprom Arena got ready for hockey
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Riga stuns SKA, Jokerit thumps CSKA. December 20 round-up
The Western Conference leaders both suffered losses in the build-up to Saturday’s stadium showdown in St. Petersburg. CSKA went down 4-1 at Jokerit while Linus Videll’s hat-trick led Dinamo Riga to an...
View ArticleHot and heavy Traktor heads into Kazan. Preview for December 21st
Three games on dock today all featuring home teams that are looking to get back on track in the wins department.19:00 Ak Bars (29-8-4) vs. Traktor (18-17-3)About the game - Ak Bars is coming into this...
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The best outdoor games in Russian hockey and KHL history
On December 22, at the Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg, SKA and CSKA will play the 2018 Hockey Classic. As more than 60,000 tickets were sold, it’s already clear that the KHL will see a new attendance...
View ArticleEastern high flyers all win. December 21 round-up
It was a good day for the leading teams in the Eastern Conference, with victories for leader Avtomobilist and two of its closest rivals. Avto eased past Torpedo 5-1, Metallurg hit a purple patch in the...
View ArticleClash of the titans at football stadium. Preview for December 22nd
Another day chock full of games sees Dynamo, Sibir, & Spartak looking to continue winning streaks while a number of teams try to recover from recent losses.10:00 Amur (11-21-7) vs. Dynamo Moscow...
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