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Season 2025

MHL — Today's Matches

Live scores, upcoming kick-offs, and finished results for today. Data refreshes automatically so you never miss a moment.

Finished Today

5 matches
MHL
MHC Spartak
5 – 2FT↗
Avto
Chaika
2 – 3AOT↗
Loko
Chaika
2 – 1AOT↗
Loko
Avto
2 – 3AP↗
MHC Spartak
Avto
2 – 3FT↗
MHC Spartak

MHL — Playoffs

Quarter-finals

KAKrasnaya Armiya1
MSMHC Spartak3
3–6,4–3,1–2,0–2
CChaika3
OYOmskie Yastreby1
0–4,3–2,3–2,2–0
AAvto3
SLStalnye Lisy1
4–8,2–1,3–0,3–2

MHL — Standings

Current MHL 2025 standings with 38 teams. Loko leads the table with 105 points after 60 matches, followed by Dyn. Moscow on 90 points. The table shows wins, draws, losses, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and recent form — essential for pre-match betting analysis.

#TeamPoints
Western Conference - Gold Division
1
LLoko
105
Played: 60Won: 44OTL: 0Lost: 5Goal Diff: +169
2
DMDyn. Moscow
90
Played: 60Won: 34OTL: 0Lost: 13Goal Diff: +85
3
MSMHC Spartak
87
Played: 60Won: 37OTL: 0Lost: 15Goal Diff: +86
4
SSKA-1946
86
Played: 60Won: 36OTL: 0Lost: 13Goal Diff: +92
5
KAKrasnaya Armiya
86
Played: 60Won: 32OTL: 0Lost: 14Goal Diff: +67
6
MUMikhaylov Academy U20
77
Played: 60Won: 30OTL: 0Lost: 19Goal Diff: +39
7
DDinamo-Shinnik
77
Played: 60Won: 25OTL: 0Lost: 17Goal Diff: +36
8
DPDin. St. Petersburg
75
Played: 60Won: 32OTL: 0Lost: 20Goal Diff: +33
9
AAlmaz
67
Played: 60Won: 28OTL: 0Lost: 26Goal Diff: +1
Western Conference - Silver Division
1
TTayfun
70
Played: 62Won: 25OTL: 0Lost: 23Goal Diff: +1
2
KSKrylya Sovetov
70
Played: 62Won: 24OTL: 0Lost: 21Goal Diff: -9
4
MMMHC Spartak MAH
62
Played: 62Won: 20OTL: 0Lost: 28Goal Diff: -15
5
AAKM-Junior
60
Played: 62Won: 21OTL: 0Lost: 30Goal Diff: -23
6
SASakhalinskie Akuly
57
Played: 62Won: 20OTL: 0Lost: 33Goal Diff: -23
7
ATAmurskie Tigry
56
Played: 62Won: 22OTL: 0Lost: 31Goal Diff: -54
8
KKapitan
55
Played: 62Won: 23OTL: 0Lost: 33Goal Diff: -27
9
AAtlant
55
Played: 62Won: 23OTL: 0Lost: 32Goal Diff: -29
10
DKDinamo Karelia
27
Played: 62Won: 8OTL: 0Lost: 47Goal Diff: -151
11
RMRed Mashine
10
Played: 62Won: 2OTL: 0Lost: 56Goal Diff: -211
Eastern Conference - Gold Division
1
OYOmskie Yastreby
86
Played: 58Won: 35OTL: 0Lost: 12Goal Diff: +106
2
SLStalnye Lisy
83
Played: 58Won: 33OTL: 0Lost: 14Goal Diff: +74
3
IIrbis
81
Played: 58Won: 32OTL: 0Lost: 15Goal Diff: +61
4
TTolpar
77
Played: 58Won: 26OTL: 0Lost: 14Goal Diff: +58
5
AAvto
76
Played: 58Won: 34OTL: 0Lost: 18Goal Diff: +33
6
CChaika
74
Played: 58Won: 28OTL: 0Lost: 18Goal Diff: +18
7
MYMamonty Yugry
74
Played: 58Won: 25OTL: 0Lost: 17Goal Diff: +27
8
BMBelye Medvedi
69
Played: 58Won: 26OTL: 0Lost: 22Goal Diff: +11
9
KMKuznetskie Medvedi
54
Played: 58Won: 15OTL: 0Lost: 27Goal Diff: -43
Eastern Conference - Silver Division
1
LLoko-76
78
Played: 58Won: 27OTL: 0Lost: 15Goal Diff: +43
2
SSSibirskie Snaipery
75
Played: 58Won: 31OTL: 0Lost: 18Goal Diff: +56
3
LLadya
75
Played: 58Won: 28OTL: 0Lost: 20Goal Diff: +37
4
RReaktor
61
Played: 58Won: 22OTL: 0Lost: 24Goal Diff: +2
5
SASputnik Almetievsk
52
Played: 60Won: 17OTL: 0Lost: 32Goal Diff: -58
6
KRKrasnoyarskie Rysi
48
Played: 58Won: 16OTL: 0Lost: 31Goal Diff: -42
7
MPMolot Perm
48
Played: 58Won: 14OTL: 0Lost: 30Goal Diff: -55
8
AAKM-Novomoskovsk
42
Played: 60Won: 14OTL: 0Lost: 35Goal Diff: -92
9
SBSnezhnye Barsy
25
Played: 58Won: 10OTL: 0Lost: 44Goal Diff: -135
10
TLTyumensky Legion
24
Played: 58Won: 9OTL: 0Lost: 45Goal Diff: -140

MHL — Results

The latest 25 completed matches in the MHL. The highest-scoring result was Stalnye Lisy 8–4 Avto. Review recent scorelines to spot form trends, home advantage patterns, and upset results that can inform your next bet.

HomeScoreAway
Semi-finals
2 – 3
AvtoA
2 – 3
MSMHC Spartak
2026-05-01P1: 1–0P2: 1–2P3: 0–1FT
2 – 1
ChaikaC
2 – 1
LLoko
2026-04-30P1: 0–0P2: 1–1P3: 0–0OT: 1–0OT
2 – 3
AvtoA
2 – 3
MSMHC Spartak
2026-04-30P1: 2–0P2: 0–2P3: 0–0OT: 0–0SO
2 – 3
ChaikaC
2 – 3
LLoko
2026-04-29P1: 0–1P2: 1–1P3: 1–0OT: 0–1OT
5 – 2
MHC SpartakMS
5 – 2
AAvto
2026-04-27P1: 1–2P2: 2–0P3: 2–0FT
0 – 1
MHC SpartakMS
0 – 1
AAvto
2026-04-26P1: 0–1P2: 0–0P3: 0–0FT
4 – 1
LokoL
4 – 1
CChaika
2026-04-26P1: 2–0P2: 0–0P3: 2–1FT
5 – 4
LokoL
5 – 4
CChaika
2026-04-25P1: 1–1P2: 2–1P3: 2–2FT
Quarter-finals
2 – 0
ChaikaC
2 – 0
OYOmskie Yastreby
2026-04-19P1: 1–0P2: 1–0P3: 0–0FT
3 – 2
AvtoA
3 – 2
SLStalnye Lisy
2026-04-19P1: 0–2P2: 2–0P3: 1–0FT
0 – 2
Krasnaya ArmiyaKA
0 – 2
MSMHC Spartak
2026-04-18P1: 0–1P2: 0–0P3: 0–1FT
3 – 2
ChaikaC
3 – 2
OYOmskie Yastreby
2026-04-18P1: 2–0P2: 0–1P3: 0–1OT: 1–0OT
3 – 0
AvtoA
3 – 0
SLStalnye Lisy
2026-04-18P1: 1–0P2: 0–0P3: 2–0FT
2 – 3
Dinamo-ShinnikD
2 – 3
LLoko
2026-04-17P1: 0–0P2: 0–2P3: 2–0OT: 0–1OT
1 – 2
Krasnaya ArmiyaKA
1 – 2
MSMHC Spartak
2026-04-17P1: 0–0P2: 1–0P3: 0–2FT
1 – 2
Stalnye LisySL
1 – 2
AAvto
2026-04-15P1: 1–0P2: 0–1P3: 0–1FT
2 – 3
Omskie YastrebyOY
2 – 3
CChaika
2026-04-15P1: 0–0P2: 1–1P3: 1–1OT: 0–0SO
3 – 4
MHC SpartakMS
3 – 4
KAKrasnaya Armiya
2026-04-14P1: 0–3P2: 1–0P3: 2–1FT
6 – 1
LokoL
6 – 1
DDinamo-Shinnik
2026-04-14P1: 1–1P2: 3–0P3: 2–0FT
8 – 4
Stalnye LisySL
8 – 4
AAvto
2026-04-14P1: 1–1P2: 4–1P3: 3–2FT
4 – 0
Omskie YastrebyOY
4 – 0
CChaika
2026-04-14P1: 1–0P2: 0–0P3: 3–0FT
6 – 3
MHC SpartakMS
6 – 3
KAKrasnaya Armiya
2026-04-13P1: 2–0P2: 3–2P3: 1–1FT
3 – 1
LokoL
3 – 1
DDinamo-Shinnik
2026-04-13P1: 1–0P2: 1–1P3: 1–0FT
Results
0 – 3
IrbisI
0 – 3
CChaika
2026-04-10P1: 0–0P2: 0–0P3: 0–3FT
3 – 1
Omskie YastrebyOY
3 – 1
SSSibirskie Snaipery
2026-04-10P1: 0–1P2: 3–0P3: 0–0FT
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MHL — Team Stats

Side-by-side performance comparison of all 38 teams in the MHL. Loko leads with 44 wins this season. The colour-coded heatmap highlights wins, losses, draws, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and win percentage — making it easy to spot the strongest and weakest teams at a glance for betting analysis.

MHL — Betting Insights

MHL 2025 — key betting statistics across 1,233 matches played. Games average 5.89 goals, with 83.1% seeing both teams score and 51.7% finishing with over 5.5 goals. Home sides win 51.2% of the time while % of matches end in a draw. Clean sheets are kept in 16.9% of games, and the most common scoreline is 2-3. Use these metrics to calibrate over/under, BTTS, and correct-score strategies.

5.89Goals / Match
83.1%Both Score %
51.7%Over 2.5 / 5.5 %
51.2%Home Win %
48.8%Away Win %
16.9%Clean Sheet %
+17.90Home Advantage

Most Common Scorelines

The most frequent final scores in this competition — useful for correct score betting.

2-377×6.2%
3-271×5.8%
3-463×5.1%
1-263×5.1%
2-158×4.7%
4-351×4.1%
3-148×3.9%
4-245×3.6%
1-340×3.2%
2-436×2.9%
5.89
Avg goals / game
7261
Total goals
3730
Home goals
3531
Away goals

MHL — Season Trends

Season-by-season comparison across 10 seasons of the MHL, with 2025 highlighted. The current season averages 5.89 goals per match across 1,233 matches played. Columns cover home win %, away win %, BTTS rate, clean sheets, and over/under percentages — use year-on-year trends to spot if the league is becoming higher or lower scoring and calibrate your betting strategy accordingly.

Rows highlighted in blue = current season

Most Common Scorelines

The most frequent final scores in this competition — useful for correct score betting.

2-377×6.2%
3-271×5.8%
3-463×5.1%
1-263×5.1%
2-158×4.7%
4-351×4.1%
3-148×3.9%
4-245×3.6%
1-340×3.2%
2-436×2.9%
5.89
Avg goals / game
7261
Total goals
3730
Home goals
3531
Away goals

Period Goals & Game Patterns

Goal distribution by period and key game patterns — overtime, shootouts and comeback wins.

1.65
Avg goals P1
2.05
Avg goals P2
2.03
Avg goals P3
0.57
Avg goals OT
19.1%
OT / SO rate
8.6%
Shootout rate
6.5%
Comeback wins

Top Scoring Teams

38 teams in the MHL 2025 season ranked by wins. Loko leads with 44 wins. Their 1-season average is 31.0 wins per season. Sibirskie Snaipery shows the biggest improvement this season with 14 more wins than their past average. Compare current form against historical averages to spot rising and declining teams — useful for match result and outright winner betting.

1LLoko44Won
Played60Lost5Goals For276Goals Against107Avg W31.0Avg L12.0
2MSMHC Spartak37Won
Played60Lost15Goals For233Goals Against147Avg W36.0Avg L7.0
3SSKA-194636Won
Played60Lost13Goals For225Goals Against133Avg W41.0Avg L8.0
4OYOmskie Yastreby35Won
Played58Lost12Goals For219Goals Against113Avg W29.0Avg L8.0
5DMDyn. Moscow34Won
Played60Lost13Goals For223Goals Against138Avg W28.0Avg L18.0
6AAvto34Won
Played58Lost18Goals For200Goals Against167Avg W22.0Avg L18.0
7SLStalnye Lisy33Won
Played58Lost14Goals For215Goals Against141Avg W24.0Avg L18.0
8KAKrasnaya Armiya32Won
Played60Lost14Goals For202Goals Against135Avg W31.0Avg L11.0
9DPDin. St. Petersburg32Won
Played60Lost20Goals For198Goals Against165Avg W27.0Avg L15.0
10IIrbis32Won
Played58Lost15Goals For180Goals Against119Avg W35.0Avg L8.0
11SSSibirskie Snaipery31Won
Played58Lost18Goals For189Goals Against133Avg W17.0Avg L31.0
12MUMikhaylov Academy U2030Won
Played60Lost19Goals For190Goals Against151Avg W28.0Avg L13.0
13AAlmaz28Won
Played60Lost26Goals For185Goals Against184Avg W22.0Avg L20.0
14CChaika28Won
Played58Lost18Goals For170Goals Against152Avg W28.0Avg L11.0
15LLadya28Won
Played58Lost20Goals For164Goals Against127Avg W30.0Avg L12.0
16LLoko-7627Won
Played58Lost15Goals For173Goals Against130Avg W18.0Avg L21.0
17TTolpar26Won
Played58Lost14Goals For213Goals Against155Avg W30.0Avg L10.0
18BMBelye Medvedi26Won
Played58Lost22Goals For176Goals Against165Avg W27.0Avg L15.0
19DDinamo-Shinnik25Won
Played60Lost17Goals For174Goals Against138Avg W32.0Avg L11.0
20TTayfun25Won
Played62Lost23Goals For160Goals Against159Avg W13.0Avg L31.0
21MYMamonty Yugry25Won
Played58Lost17Goals For164Goals Against137Avg W30.0Avg L11.0
22KSKrylya Sovetov24Won
Played62Lost21Goals For169Goals Against178Avg W20.0Avg L23.0
23KKapitan23Won
Played62Lost33Goals For163Goals Against190Avg W16.0Avg L30.0
24AAtlant23Won
Played62Lost32Goals For165Goals Against194Avg W11.0Avg L26.0
25ATAmurskie Tigry22Won
Played62Lost31Goals For142Goals Against196Avg W11.0Avg L29.0
26RReaktor22Won
Played58Lost24Goals For188Goals Against186Avg W24.0Avg L21.0
27AAKM-Junior21Won
Played62Lost30Goals For166Goals Against189Avg W15.0Avg L30.0
28MMMHC Spartak MAH20Won
Played62Lost28Goals For196Goals Against211Avg W—Avg L—
29SASakhalinskie Akuly20Won
Played62Lost33Goals For149Goals Against172Avg W15.0Avg L29.0
30SASputnik Almetievsk17Won
Played60Lost32Goals For193Goals Against251Avg W12.0Avg L39.0
31KRKrasnoyarskie Rysi16Won
Played58Lost31Goals For133Goals Against175Avg W11.0Avg L32.0
32KMKuznetskie Medvedi15Won
Played58Lost27Goals For147Goals Against190Avg W18.0Avg L25.0
33MPMolot Perm14Won
Played58Lost30Goals For162Goals Against217Avg W16.0Avg L18.0
34AAKM-Novomoskovsk14Won
Played60Lost35Goals For142Goals Against234Avg W2.0Avg L44.0
35SBSnezhnye Barsy10Won
Played58Lost44Goals For118Goals Against253Avg W11.0Avg L33.0
36TLTyumensky Legion9Won
Played58Lost45Goals For112Goals Against252Avg W17.0Avg L26.0
37DKDinamo Karelia8Won
Played62Lost47Goals For155Goals Against306Avg W3.0Avg L47.0
38RMRed Mashine2Won
Played62Lost56Goals For102Goals Against313Avg W—Avg L—

MHL — Past Seasons

Browse 8 archived seasons of the MHL, from 2015 to 2024. Each season page includes full standings, top scorers, and match results — useful for comparing historical performance and identifying long-term betting patterns.

History 19 Mar 2026

Founded2009

The Molodezhnaya Hockey League was established on March 26, 2009, through a collaborative initiative by the KHL, Russian Ice Hockey Federation, and 20 professional clubs seeking to create a dedicated developmental league for Russian youth. The league's first season commenced in September 2009 with 22 teams, all based in Russia. Over its 16-year history, the MHL has expanded significantly, incorporating teams from Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Latvia, transforming it into an international junior competition while maintaining its core mission of talent development. The league has undergone multiple structural reforms, including the introduction of the two-tier MHL/MHL-B system in 2015 to accommodate more teams and create a clear promotion/relegation pathway. The addition of sponsorship naming rights (currently Olimpbet Molodyozhnaya Hockey League) reflects the competition's growing commercial prominence and investment in youth hockey development. The MHL has become recognized as one of the world's most competitive junior leagues, rivaling North American college and junior systems in player development quality.

  • —2009 — Molodezhnaya Hockey League founded with 22 Russian teams
  • —2010 — League expanded to 29 teams, incorporating additional Russian affiliates and international teams
  • —2013 — MHK Spartak Moskva won the first of three Kharlamov Cup titles
  • —2015 — Introduction of two-tier MHL/MHL-B system to expand league structure and create promotion pathway
  • —2020 — League adapted operations during COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining competitive schedule
  • —2024 — MHK Spartak Moskva won third championship, tying league record for most titles

Competition Format 19 Mar 2026

Teams37Relegation spots3

The MHL operates as a two-conference, four-division structure with 37 teams split between Western Conference (17 teams) and Eastern Conference (16 teams). Each conference is divided into Gold and Silver divisions based on competitive strength, creating balanced competition. The regular season runs from September through February, with each team playing 56–58 games in a home-and-away round-robin format. The top teams from both divisions advance to a four-stage playoff tournament culminating in the Kharlamov Cup final, contested in a best-of-seven series format. Teams finishing in the Silver divisions face the threat of relegation to the MHL-B developmental league, while top MHL-B teams earn annual promotion. The league awards 2 points for a win and 1 point for an overtime loss, maintaining consistency with Russian hockey tradition. International teams from Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Latvia compete in the same divisions as Russian clubs, adding competitive depth and cross-border development opportunities.

Records 19 Mar 2026

Most titlesMHK Spartak Moskva (3)All-time top scorerVadim Dudorov (80 points)

The 2009-10 season established the league's highest-scoring campaign with Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk recording 135 points across 54 games, a record that has endured through 16 seasons of competition.

Analysis 19 Mar 2026

Current Season Analysis

Loko Yaroslavl dominates the 2024/25 Western Conference Gold Division, maintaining an exceptional 41-5 record with 98 points after 56 matches, demonstrating the level of excellence required to compete at the MHL's elite tier. The club's remarkable ++169 goal (257 goals for, 97 against) indicates a team with both offensive firepower and defensive solidity. Dynamo Moscow sits 13 points adrift in second place with 85 points, while Dyn. Moscow occupies the third position with 82 points, setting up a competitive battle for playoff positioning in the Western Conference.

The Eastern Conference Gold Division presents a tighter title race, with Omskie YastrebyLokoStalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk by just two points (78 vs. 75 points respectively) after 52-53 matches. Irbis Kazan and Stalnye Lisy are separated by mere goal differential, creating an intense three-team competition for the conference title. This Eastern Conference battle contrasts sharply with Loko's dominant Western showing, suggesting the Eastern clubs possess greater competitive parity.

The relegation picture reveals significant struggles in both Silver divisions, where teams like Tyumensky Legion (2-55 record, 10 points) and Dinamo Karelia (7-43 record, 25 points) face mathematical elimination from contention. These basement-dwellers face certain demotion to MHL-B, while mid-table Silver Division clubs such as Krylya Sovetov and Tayfun (both 64 points) remain in contention for potential Gold Division advancement or at minimum, avoiding relegation.

Stalnye Lisy Magnitogorsk has emerged as the season's standout performer, combining competitive excellence with historical significance. The club holds the all-time points record with 135 points from the 2009/10 season and continues to demonstrate championship-caliber hockey. Their consistent placement among the Eastern Conference leaders, combined with their historic records, positions them as a potential Kharlamov Cup contender when playoffs commence.

An unexpected storyline involves the competitive balance between conferences, with the Western Conference appearing significantly stronger than the Eastern Conference based on point totals. Loko's 98-point pace would dominate most leagues internationally, yet the Eastern Conference top team (Omskie Yastreby with 78 points) trails by 20 points, suggesting either a structural imbalance in the divisions or exceptional strength concentrated in the Western Conference Gold Division. This disparity raises questions about potential playoff matchups and whether Western Conference dominance will translate to the Kharlamov Cup final.

League Structure and Competitive Dynamics

The MHL's four-division format creates distinct competitive tiers within the league. The Gold Divisions represent the elite tier where championship contenders compete, while the Silver Divisions serve as both a development ground for emerging talent and a staging area for teams fighting relegation. This tiered approach allows the MHL to accommodate 37 teams while maintaining competitive integrity at each level. Teams can advance from Silver to Gold based on performance, creating dynamic movement within the league structure across seasons.

The two-conference system divides Russian junior hockey geographically, with the Western Conference centered on Moscow and St. Petersburg regions, while the Eastern Conference extends across Siberia and the Urals. This geographic split reduces travel costs and maintains regional rivalry traditions that resonate with Russian hockey culture. International teams from Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Latvia compete within this structure, adding cross-border development opportunities and expanding the league's cultural footprint beyond Russia's borders.

Developmental Impact and KHL Pipeline

The MHL functions as the critical pipeline for KHL team development, with many MHL players advancing to professional contracts within 1-3 years. Major KHL clubs operate MHL affiliates directly—SKA-1946 St. Petersburg is the junior arm of KHL's SKA St. Petersburg, MHK Spartak Moskva develops talent for KHL's HC CSKA Moscow, and Dynamo Moscow serves Dynamo Moskva's professional franchise. This direct affiliation system ensures continuity in playing style, coaching philosophy, and organizational culture between the junior and professional levels. Young players typically enter the MHL at ages 16-18 and exit for KHL opportunities by age 20-22, creating a consistent talent flow that sustains Russian professional hockey's competitive advantage.

Historical Championship Dominance

Since the 2009 inaugural season, eight different teams have captured the Kharlamov Cup, indicating a healthy competitive balance rather than sustained dynasty dominance. MHK Spartak Moskva's three titles (2013/14, 2014/15, 2024/25) represent the league's greatest sustained success, though other clubs like SKA-1946 St. Petersburg (two titles), Omskie Yastreby (two titles), and Krasnaya Armiya Moskva (two titles) have established themselves as consistent contenders. This distribution prevents any single club from monopolizing championships, maintaining fan interest across multiple franchises and geographic regions throughout Russia.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teams compete in the MHL?

The MHL currently features 37 teams split across Western Conference (17 teams) and Eastern Conference (16 teams), with international representation from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Latvia.

Who has won the most MHL championships?

MHK Spartak Moskva holds the record with three Kharlamov Cup titles won in 2013/14, 2014/15, and 2024/25 seasons.

What is the MHL's relationship to the KHL?

The MHL serves as the official junior development league for the KHL, providing a clear pathway for young Russian talent to advance to professional hockey. It is governed jointly by the KHL and the Russian Ice Hockey Federation.

How does relegation work in the MHL?

The bottom three teams in the Silver divisions are relegated to the MHL-B developmental league at season's end. The top teams from MHL-B earn annual promotion back to the main MHL competition.

When was the MHL founded?

The Molodezhnaya Hockey League was officially established on March 26, 2009, with the first season commencing in September 2009 with 22 Russian teams.

What is the playoff format in the MHL?

The MHL uses a four-stage playoff tournament with best-of-seven series matches. The top teams from each division advance, culminating in the Kharlamov Cup final between the Western and Eastern Conference champions.

API data: 2 May 2026 · Stats updated: 1 May 2026 · Content updated: 19 Mar 2026