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SKA St. Petersburg and Toros Neftekamsk win pre-season tournaments

The President of Kazakhstan Cup came at the right time for KHL participants SKA St. Petersburg. With four wins in four games they dominated the tournament. Other KHL teams that played in the cup were Barys Astana and Yugra Khanty-Mansiysk along with the most traditional Kazakh team Kazzinc-Torpedo Ust-Kamenogorsk and a "B" version of the Kazakh national team.

Already yesterday the Lada Cup ended. In a tournament of four VHL teams Toros Neftekamsk won the final 2-1 against HC Sarov. The other two participants were Lada Togliatti and Dizel Penza. Lada won the game for the 3rd place 3-0 against Dizel. A detailed overview you can find here.

Mikhail Varnakov named Russia U20 coach

Mikhail Varnakov was appointed as the new Russia U20 coach. "I understand the responsibility to come after the success of Valery Bragin", said 54 years old Varnakov. 2We have to create a necessary connection with the senior national team. Guys need to understand the game, study the tactics to be ready for a call". In last two seasons Varnakov coached HK Sarov of the VHL. Yevgeny Koreshkov was confirmed as assistant coach.evgeny KoreshkovYevgeny Koreshkov was confirmed as assistant coach