MEDVEDEV: HATS OFF TO KAZAN!

KHL president Alexandr Medvedev shared his feelings after Gagarin Cup final match between Ak Bars and HC MVD.


"Gagarin Cup final has fully justified supporters’ hopes", Medvedev said after the game. "We are proud of Balashikha, which has so wonderful team like HC MVD".

"But we are even more proud of Ak Bars, which managed to defend their title and become the KHL best club for the second consecutive season without their leading players".

"I think that KHL second season was more interesting than the first one, hockey was more entertaining and matches were more unpredictable. Even number of matches in play-offs increased that means that rivalry became fiercer".

"Decision on integration of Dynamo Moscow and HC MVD hasn’t been made yet, and the club’s managers will discuss it. I think that decision will be suitable for Dynamo, HC MVD and the League".