SHALAEV: WE ARE READY TO HELP UKRAINIAN TEAM

The KHL vice-president Vladimir Shalaev spoke about plans of the league’s enlargement.


Yesterday the meeting of representatives of KHL, Russian Hockey Federation and 26 clubs was held in Moscow. After it the league vice-president Vladimir Shalaev spoke about perspective of the league’s enlargement next season.

"With minor reservations infrastructure of Hradec Kralove meets the league’s requirements", he said. "But like it often happens in Europe money question is more important, while their financial guarantees didn’t convince us".

"At the same time Yugra from Khanty-Mansiysk convinces us more and more. Businessmen from Kyiv responded with a perfect offer and we liked their plans of creation of big hockey club in Ukraine. If they work hard, Budivelnik will turn to a real candidate to joining KHL".

"Kyiv representatives have absolutely clear business-strategy and transparent financial basis. Our close neighbours are ready to invest money to big hockey".

"Budivelnik has huge desire and serious support for creation of the club, which will be able to join KHL. In our turn, we are ready to help them develop their infrastructure".