The Donbass Donetsk players celebrate with the Continental Cup winners’ plate after defeating the Rouen Dragons 7-1. Photo: Valeri Dudush
DONETSK – Donbass Donetsk took revenge for last year’s loss and defeated the Rouen Dragons 7-1 to become the first Ukrainian team to win the IIHF Continental Cup.
Julius Supler has been Donbass Donetsk’s head coach since this season. The Ukrainian team is the fourth KHL club for the Slovak. Photo: Valeri Dudush
DONETSK – With ten nationalities represented on the team, Donbass Donetsk is one of the most international clubs worldwide. IIHF.com talked with Slovak coach Julius Supler and American defenceman Clay Wilson.
Zhlobin defeats Bolzano, misses out on Continental Cup
DONETSK – Metallurg Zhlobin defeated the Bolzano Foxes 1-0 in a shootout and earned two points. However, it was not enough to stay in contention for the Continental Cup.