Ice hockey
Ilya Khokhlov Joins Yugra
The 31-year-old defenseman leaves the KHL for Yugra, returning to the VHL for the first time since his 2016/17 stint with Izhstal.
VHL
Sokhatsky Reflects on VHL After 500th Appearance
Yugra goalkeeper Vladimir Sokhatsky marked his 500th VHL game with a shutout and says the league has grown faster and more competitive over his career.
Ivan Ryabov signs new deal worth 8m roubles at Spartak
The 21-year-old forward's contract runs to 2029, with Spartak reportedly paying him around 8 million roubles this season, per Sila Sporta.
Emil Galimov Leaves Barys for Metallurg Novokuznetsk
The 34-year-old forward, with 643 KHL games and 247 points to his name, drops to the VHL in search of regular ice time.
HK Norilsk Beat Sokol 3:0 in VHL Season Opener
HK Norilsk opened their new VHL campaign with a 3:0 win over Sokol at the Arctic Ice Palace, scoring on 8, 26 and 43 minutes.