Mirnov and Marek are Metallurg’s heroes in 5-2 win
Ravil Gusmanov knows the Silver Stone trophy. The Metallurg forward was on the team that won the trophy already in 1999 and 2000, as part of the defunct European Hockey League. Photo: Irina Zygar
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - The fourth European Champions Cup in St. Petersburg ended with the fourth triumph of a Russian team. Metallurg Magnitogorsk beat Sparta Prague 5-2 and will play the Victoria Cup against an NHL team.
Europe’s new club competition founded in St. Petersburg
The Champions Hockey League will start in October with 12 teams
The IIHF and its partners announced the foundation of the Champions Hockey League. Photo: Slava Yevdokimov
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia - Prior to the final of the European Champions Cup on Sunday, the foundation of its successor Champions Hockey League was announced. The CHL will be played with a group stage containing four groups with three teams each.
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