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Season 2025

VHL — 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
VHL
Metallurg Novokuznetsk
0 – 3FT↗
Khimik
Khimik
0 – 2FT↗
Metallurg Novokuznetsk
Metallurg Novokuznetsk
0 – 1AOT↗
Khimik
HC Yugra
2 – 1AOT↗
Almetyevsk
HC Yugra
4 – 3FT↗
Almetyevsk

VHL — Playoffs

1st Round

CVCSK VVS2
MNMetallurg Novokuznetsk4
0–1,3–5,4–2,2–3,3–1,2–3
PPerm3
GGornyak4
1–2,2–3,1–2,3–2,6–0,2–1,1–2
AAlmetyevsk3
DDizel2
4–2,1–3,0–3,3–0,4–1
RRyazan4
RTRubin Tyumen2
1–0,4–2,1–2,1–2,3–2,4–2
CCChelmet Chelyabinsk2
OKOmskie Krylia4
4–1,4–3,2–7,1–2,4–5,2–3
BBars1
HYHC Yugra4
2–4,1–4,0–3,4–3,0–4
TGTorpedo Gorky0
MMMagnitka Magnitogorsk4
1–3,3–6,0–1,2–3
IIzhevsk1
KKhimik4
2–4,3–0,2–5,1–4,1–2

Quarter-finals

MNMetallurg Novokuznetsk4
GGornyak1
2–1,1–0,2–3,7–4,5–0
AAlmetyevsk4
RRyazan1
4–5,4–3,4–3,2–1,7–2
HYHC Yugra4
OKOmskie Krylia0
3–1,4–0,5–3,3–0
KKhimik3
MMMagnitka Magnitogorsk3
0–3,0–1,7–3,2–2,4–2,1–2,6–0

Semi-finals

KKhimik2
MNMetallurg Novokuznetsk0
3–0,1–0

VHL — Standings

Current VHL 2025 standings with 31 teams. Metallurg Novokuznetsk leads the table with 106 points after 62 matches, followed by HC Yugra on 101 points. The table shows wins, draws, losses, goals scored and conceded, goal difference, and recent form — essential for pre-match betting analysis.

#TeamPoints
1
MNMetallurg Novokuznetsk
106
Played: 62Won: 40OTL: 0Lost: 7Goal Diff: +95
2
HYHC Yugra
101
Played: 62Won: 39OTL: 0Lost: 8Goal Diff: +85
3
AAlmetyevsk
93
Played: 62Won: 34OTL: 0Lost: 11Goal Diff: +87
4
KKhimik
87
Played: 62Won: 35OTL: 0Lost: 15Goal Diff: +61
5
MMMagnitka Magnitogorsk
81
Played: 62Won: 26OTL: 0Lost: 16Goal Diff: +41
6
RRyazan
81
Played: 62Won: 30OTL: 0Lost: 19Goal Diff: +24
7
OKOmskie Krylia
80
Played: 62Won: 30OTL: 0Lost: 20Goal Diff: +36
8
GGornyak
78
Played: 62Won: 25OTL: 0Lost: 19Goal Diff: +33
9
PPerm
78
Played: 62Won: 22OTL: 0Lost: 20Goal Diff: -5
10
CCChelmet Chelyabinsk
77
Played: 62Won: 30OTL: 0Lost: 20Goal Diff: +11
11
RTRubin Tyumen
75
Played: 62Won: 21OTL: 0Lost: 21Goal Diff: +16
12
TGTorpedo Gorky
74
Played: 62Won: 24OTL: 0Lost: 22Goal Diff: +29
13
IIzhevsk
74
Played: 62Won: 31OTL: 0Lost: 22Goal Diff: +15
14
DDizel
74
Played: 62Won: 28OTL: 0Lost: 21Goal Diff: +15
15
BBars
73
Played: 62Won: 24OTL: 0Lost: 19Goal Diff: -9
16
CVCSK VVS
72
Played: 62Won: 24OTL: 0Lost: 22Goal Diff: +16
17
KKrasnoyarsk
72
Played: 62Won: 21OTL: 0Lost: 22Goal Diff: -5
18
TNToros Neftekamsk
68
Played: 62Won: 23OTL: 0Lost: 23Goal Diff: -9
19
KKurgan
66
Played: 62Won: 21OTL: 0Lost: 25Goal Diff: -6
20
ZMZvezda Moscow
62
Played: 62Won: 23OTL: 0Lost: 28Goal Diff: -13
21
DPDinamo St. Petersburg
62
Played: 62Won: 23OTL: 0Lost: 28Goal Diff: -9
23
OOlympia
61
Played: 62Won: 16OTL: 0Lost: 27Goal Diff: -42
24
AAKM
60
Played: 62Won: 13OTL: 0Lost: 28Goal Diff: -35
25
TTambov
58
Played: 62Won: 18OTL: 0Lost: 30Goal Diff: -25
26
KSKristall Saratov
54
Played: 62Won: 20OTL: 0Lost: 32Goal Diff: -32
27
OOrsk
54
Played: 62Won: 19OTL: 0Lost: 30Goal Diff: -65
28
BVBuran Voronezh
51
Played: 62Won: 16OTL: 0Lost: 33Goal Diff: -51
29
DADyn. Altay
51
Played: 62Won: 13OTL: 0Lost: 31Goal Diff: -60
30
HNHK Norilsk
47
Played: 62Won: 16OTL: 0Lost: 36Goal Diff: -51
31
HRHC Rostov
45
Played: 62Won: 14OTL: 0Lost: 35Goal Diff: -62
32
CChelny
45
Played: 62Won: 12OTL: 0Lost: 37Goal Diff: -60

VHL — Results

The latest 25 completed matches in the VHL. The highest-scoring result was Gornyak 4–7 Metallurg Novokuznetsk. Review recent scorelines to spot form trends, home advantage patterns, and upset results that can inform your next bet.

HomeScoreAway
Semi-finals
4 – 3
HC YugraHY
4 – 3
AAlmetyevsk
2026-04-30P1: 1–1P2: 2–0P3: 1–2FT
0 – 1
Metallurg NovokuznetskMN
0 – 1
KKhimik
2026-04-29P1: 0–0P2: 0–0P3: 0–0OT: 0–1OT
2 – 1
HC YugraHY
2 – 1
AAlmetyevsk
2026-04-28P1: 0–0P2: 1–0P3: 0–1OT: 1–0OT
0 – 3
Metallurg NovokuznetskMN
0 – 3
KKhimik
2026-04-27P1: 0–1P2: 0–0P3: 0–2FT
Quarter-finals
6 – 0
KhimikK
6 – 0
MMMagnitka Magnitogorsk
2026-04-24P1: 2–0P2: 1–0P3: 3–0FT
2 – 1
Magnitka MagnitogorskMM
2 – 1
KKhimik
2026-04-22P1: 1–0P2: 0–0P3: 1–1FT
4 – 2
KhimikK
4 – 2
MMMagnitka Magnitogorsk
2026-04-20P1: 1–0P2: 3–2P3: 0–0FT
7 – 2
AlmetyevskA
7 – 2
RRyazan
2026-04-19P1: 1–1P2: 3–0P3: 3–1FT
5 – 0
Metallurg NovokuznetskMN
5 – 0
GGornyak
2026-04-19P1: 2–0P2: 3–0P3: 0–0FT
2 – 3
Magnitka MagnitogorskMM
2 – 3
KKhimik
2026-04-17P1: 0–0P2: 1–1P3: 1–2FT
0 – 3
Omskie KryliaOK
0 – 3
HYHC Yugra
2026-04-17P1: 0–1P2: 0–2P3: 0–0FT
1 – 2
RyazanR
1 – 2
AAlmetyevsk
2026-04-16P1: 0–0P2: 0–0P3: 1–2FT
4 – 7
GornyakG
4 – 7
MNMetallurg Novokuznetsk
2026-04-16P1: 2–2P2: 1–3P3: 1–2FT
3 – 7
Magnitka MagnitogorskMM
3 – 7
KKhimik
2026-04-15P1: 2–1P2: 1–3P3: 0–3FT
3 – 5
Omskie KryliaOK
3 – 5
HYHC Yugra
2026-04-15P1: 0–2P2: 2–1P3: 1–2FT
3 – 4
RyazanR
3 – 4
AAlmetyevsk
2026-04-14P1: 1–1P2: 1–2P3: 1–1FT
3 – 2
GornyakG
3 – 2
MNMetallurg Novokuznetsk
2026-04-14P1: 0–1P2: 1–1P3: 2–0FT
0 – 1
KhimikK
0 – 1
MMMagnitka Magnitogorsk
2026-04-12P1: 0–0P2: 0–0P3: 0–0OT: 0–1OT
4 – 0
HC YugraHY
4 – 0
OKOmskie Krylia
2026-04-12P1: 1–0P2: 0–0P3: 3–0FT
4 – 3
AlmetyevskA
4 – 3
RRyazan
2026-04-11P1: 2–0P2: 1–0P3: 1–3FT
1 – 0
Metallurg NovokuznetskMN
1 – 0
GGornyak
2026-04-11P1: 1–0P2: 0–0P3: 0–0FT
0 – 3
KhimikK
0 – 3
MMMagnitka Magnitogorsk
2026-04-10P1: 0–0P2: 0–1P3: 0–2FT
3 – 1
HC YugraHY
3 – 1
OKOmskie Krylia
2026-04-10P1: 3–1P2: 0–0P3: 0–0FT
4 – 5
AlmetyevskA
4 – 5
RRyazan
2026-04-09P1: 1–3P2: 1–2P3: 2–0FT
2 – 1
Metallurg NovokuznetskMN
2 – 1
GGornyak
2026-04-09P1: 0–1P2: 1–0P3: 1–0FT
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VHL — Team Stats

Side-by-side performance comparison of all 31 teams in the VHL. Metallurg Novokuznetsk leads with 40 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.

VHL — Betting Insights

VHL 2025 — key betting statistics across 1,061 matches played. Games average 4.96 goals, with 80.5% seeing both teams score and 33.5% finishing with over 5.5 goals. Home sides win 52.8% of the time while % of matches end in a draw. Clean sheets are kept in 19.5% of games, and the most common scoreline is 3-2. Use these metrics to calibrate over/under, BTTS, and correct-score strategies.

4.96Goals / Match
80.5%Both Score %
33.5%Over 2.5 / 5.5 %
52.8%Home Win %
47.1%Away Win %
19.5%Clean Sheet %
+19.50Home Advantage

Most Common Scorelines

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

3-297×9.1%
2-194×8.9%
2-390×8.5%
1-268×6.4%
1-350×4.7%
3-448×4.5%
4-247×4.4%
4-342×4.0%
4-139×3.7%
2-436×3.4%
4.96
Avg goals / game
5266
Total goals
2729
Home goals
2537
Away goals

VHL — Season Trends

Season-by-season comparison across 10 seasons of the VHL, with 2025 highlighted. The current season averages 4.96 goals per match across 1,061 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.

3-297×9.1%
2-194×8.9%
2-390×8.5%
1-268×6.4%
1-350×4.7%
3-448×4.5%
4-247×4.4%
4-342×4.0%
4-139×3.7%
2-436×3.4%
4.96
Avg goals / game
5266
Total goals
2729
Home goals
2537
Away goals

Period Goals & Game Patterns

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

1.36
Avg goals P1
1.54
Avg goals P2
1.82
Avg goals P3
0.57
Avg goals OT
23.6%
OT / SO rate
12.8%
Shootout rate
4.3%
Comeback wins

Top Scoring Teams

31 teams in the VHL 2025 season ranked by wins. Metallurg Novokuznetsk leads with 40 wins. Their 5-season average is 27.0 wins per season. Izhevsk shows the biggest improvement this season with 19 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.

1MNMetallurg Novokuznetsk40Won
Played62Lost7Goals For226Goals Against131Avg W27.0Avg L13.8
2HYHC Yugra39Won
Played62Lost8Goals For178Goals Against93Avg W31.0Avg L9.6
3KKhimik35Won
Played62Lost15Goals For182Goals Against121Avg W26.0Avg L15.6
4AAlmetyevsk34Won
Played62Lost11Goals For220Goals Against133Avg W23.4Avg L17.0
5IIzhevsk31Won
Played62Lost22Goals For160Goals Against145Avg W11.8Avg L30.6
6RRyazan30Won
Played62Lost19Goals For164Goals Against140Avg W17.0Avg L22.6
7OKOmskie Krylia30Won
Played62Lost20Goals For169Goals Against133Avg W15.5Avg L29.0
8CCChelmet Chelyabinsk30Won
Played62Lost20Goals For178Goals Against167Avg W21.0Avg L18.4
9DDizel28Won
Played62Lost21Goals For154Goals Against139Avg W22.7Avg L22.0
10MMMagnitka Magnitogorsk26Won
Played62Lost16Goals For183Goals Against142Avg W31.0Avg L22.0
11GGornyak25Won
Played62Lost19Goals For184Goals Against151Avg W22.6Avg L17.0
12TGTorpedo Gorky24Won
Played62Lost22Goals For174Goals Against145Avg W28.0Avg L17.0
13BBars24Won
Played62Lost19Goals For130Goals Against139Avg W18.4Avg L22.6
14CVCSK VVS24Won
Played62Lost22Goals For166Goals Against150Avg W12.5Avg L33.0
15TNToros Neftekamsk23Won
Played62Lost23Goals For144Goals Against153Avg W23.4Avg L18.8
16ZMZvezda Moscow23Won
Played62Lost28Goals For137Goals Against150Avg W21.2Avg L21.4
17DPDinamo St. Petersburg23Won
Played62Lost28Goals For160Goals Against169Avg W27.4Avg L15.0
18PPerm22Won
Played62Lost20Goals For150Goals Against155Avg W23.0Avg L19.0
19RTRubin Tyumen21Won
Played62Lost21Goals For154Goals Against138Avg W29.4Avg L11.4
20KKrasnoyarsk21Won
Played62Lost22Goals For146Goals Against151Avg W20.4Avg L20.4
21KKurgan21Won
Played62Lost25Goals For147Goals Against153Avg W19.7Avg L21.0
22KSKristall Saratov20Won
Played62Lost32Goals For145Goals Against177Avg W13.5Avg L36.5
23OOrsk19Won
Played62Lost30Goals For105Goals Against170Avg W16.6Avg L23.8
24TTambov18Won
Played62Lost30Goals For148Goals Against173Avg W19.0Avg L20.2
25OOlympia16Won
Played62Lost27Goals For114Goals Against156Avg W15.0Avg L40.0
26BVBuran Voronezh16Won
Played62Lost33Goals For130Goals Against181Avg W17.5Avg L24.8
27HNHK Norilsk16Won
Played62Lost36Goals For121Goals Against172Avg W25.5Avg L21.5
28HRHC Rostov14Won
Played62Lost35Goals For122Goals Against184Avg W16.4Avg L22.4
29AAKM13Won
Played62Lost28Goals For139Goals Against174Avg W26.5Avg L19.3
30DADyn. Altay13Won
Played62Lost31Goals For133Goals Against193Avg W20.5Avg L23.0
31CChelny12Won
Played62Lost37Goals For141Goals Against201Avg W11.0Avg L38.5

VHL — Past Seasons

Browse 8 archived seasons of the VHL, from 2022 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

Founded2010

The All-Russian Hockey League was established on September 11, 2010, as the Russian Ice Hockey Federation's premier second-tier professional competition. Created to strengthen the development infrastructure below the KHL, the league began with 20 teams in its inaugural 2010-11 season and has since expanded to 32 clubs as of 2025-26. From 2016-17 onwards, the Russian Ice Hockey Federation took direct operational control, rebranding the competition as OLIMPBET VHL following a title sponsorship agreement with the betting operator. The league has evolved from a purely domestic competition to include international clubs, notably from Kazakhstan, reflecting its growing prestige and organizational maturity. In 2024, the VHL gained additional significance when the Russian Ice Hockey Federation granted it the rights to organize the Russian National Championship, elevating its status within the Russian hockey pyramid.

  • —2010 — All-Russian Hockey League founded by Russian Ice Hockey Federation with 20 teams
  • —2010-11 — Inaugural season won by Rubin Tyumen, establishing the championship tradition
  • —2012-13 — Toros Neftekamsk begins dominance with back-to-back titles (2012-2013)
  • —2014 — Saryarka Karaganda becomes first international (Kazakhstan) champion
  • —2016-17 — RIHF assumes full operational control; OLIMPBET becomes title sponsor
  • —2017-18 — Dynamo Balashikha wins back-to-back championships
  • —2024-25 — VHL granted authority to organize Russian National Championship; Torpedo-Gorky wins title

Competition Format 19 Mar 2026

Teams32

The VHL operates a round-robin regular season where each of the 32 teams plays every other team twice (home and away), resulting in 62 games per team and 992 total matches per season. The top 16 teams qualify for a best-of-seven playoff tournament, with the champion crowned after the playoff finals. The league uses a 2-points-per-win system under the current format. Teams finishing 17th through 32nd are eliminated from championship contention but remain in the league structure without traditional relegation. The playoff format employs a bracket-style advancement system, with quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals determining the ultimate champion and awarding the OLIMPBET VHL trophy.

Records 19 Mar 2026

Most titlesToros Neftekamsk (4)All-time top scorerDaniil Yerdakov (477 points)

Toros Neftekamsk has appeared in the playoffs in all 15 seasons of championship play, reaching the semi-final stage on six occasions, demonstrating unparalleled consistency in the league's history.

Analysis 19 Mar 2026

Current Season Analysis

Metallurg Novokuznetsk leads the 2024-25 VHL season with commanding authority, accumulating 100 points from 59 matches played (37 wins, 7 losses). The Siberian powerhouse has demonstrated exceptional consistency, posting a remarkable ++95 goal with 212 goals scored against only 127 conceded. This dominant regular season performance positions them as the overwhelming favorite to capture the championship, though they must navigate the best-of-seven playoff format where any team can emerge victorious. HC Yugra from Khanty-Mansiysk trails in second place with 106 from 62 matches, maintaining a strong HC Yugra through 36 wins. The 5-point gap between the leaders remains relatively narrow in playoff terms, suggesting a potentially competitive championship battle.

The title race extends beyond the top two, with Almetyevsk sitting third with 89 points (40 wins from 62 matches) and a commanding +91 goal differential—the best in the league despite trailing in total points. This suggests Almetyevsk possesses exceptional goal-scoring efficiency and could pose a significant playoff threat. Khimik occupies fourth place with 79 points, while Magnitka Magnitogorsk and Ryazan complete the top-six contenders, all within striking distance of the championship. The concentration of points among the upper tier indicates a genuinely competitive season where multiple clubs possess the credentials to advance through the playoff bracket.

The relegation picture presents a more concerning situation for clubs in the bottom half of the 32-team league. Chelny occupies the final position with only 43 points from 60 matches, while Chelny (44 points) and HK Norilsk (47 points) face similar struggles. However, the VHL structure does not employ traditional relegation, meaning these clubs remain in the league structure despite their poor performances. Dyn. Altay with 49 points and Orsk with 51 points similarly struggle to generate offensive production, with negative goal differentials indicating defensive vulnerabilities as well.

The standout individual performer of the season remains difficult to pinpoint without comprehensive scoring data, but the dominance of Metallurg Novokuznetsk across all statistical categories—wins, goal differential, and points—suggests their roster contains multiple elite contributors. The team's consistency in both regular season and the pressure-packed playoff environment will ultimately determine whether they convert their regular season dominance into the championship trophy.

An unexpected storyline emerging from the season involves the resurgence of Torpedo-Gorky Nizhny Novgorod, which won the 2024-25 championship (the most recent completed season) and demonstrated that consistency and tactical discipline can overcome raw statistical dominance. This suggests that the current 2024-25 season's leader, Metallurg Novokuznetsk, cannot assume the championship despite their exceptional regular season performance. The unpredictability of playoff hockey, where best-of-seven series can pivot on goaltending performance, injury circumstances, and momentum swings, ensures that the final champion may yet surprise observers.

League Structure and Development Pathway

The VHL occupies a unique position within Russian professional hockey, functioning simultaneously as a second-tier competition and a crucial development ecosystem. Many VHL teams maintain formal affiliations with KHL clubs, with players rotating between the two leagues based on injury circumstances, performance metrics, and developmental needs. This structure creates a fluid talent market where promising young players can develop in the VHL before advancing to the more prestigious KHL, while established KHL players recovering from injury can maintain game fitness in the VHL environment. The arrangement benefits both leagues by ensuring that talent remains within the Russian professional hockey system while providing competitive opportunities across multiple tiers.

The geographic distribution of VHL teams reflects Russia's vast territory, with clubs based in major ice hockey centers including Novokuznetsk, Khanty-Mansiysk, Almetyevsk, Magnitogorsk, Nizhny Novgorod, and numerous other regional cities. This geographic spread has contributed to the league's annual attendance figures exceeding 1.5 million spectators, as communities throughout Russia maintain passionate ice hockey traditions. The league's expansion from 20 teams in 2010 to 32 teams by 2025 demonstrates the growing demand for professional hockey at the second tier, with new markets continually joining the competition.

International Dimension and Regional Expansion

The VHL's evolution toward internationalization represents a significant development in Russian professional hockey governance. The inclusion of teams from Kazakhstan, most notably Saryarka Karaganda, which won the championship in 2014 and again in 2019, demonstrates the league's willingness to embrace regional competition. This expansion reflects both the geopolitical realities of post-Soviet hockey development and the practical recognition that elite talent exists throughout the former Soviet space. The presence of international teams has elevated the VHL's profile beyond purely domestic competition, creating a regional championship with continental significance.

Broadcast and Commercial Development

The VHL operates under the OLIMPBET VHL branding following the betting operator's acquisition of title sponsorship rights in 2016-17. This partnership has provided the league with enhanced financial resources and marketing visibility, though the league remains less prominently covered in international media compared to the KHL. Domestic broadcast coverage occurs through multiple channels including HockeyTV, YouTube, and regional television networks, ensuring that matches reach audiences throughout Russia and Russian-speaking communities across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The league's digital presence continues to expand, with official streaming platforms and social media engagement reflecting modern sports broadcasting practices.

Historical Significance and Future Trajectory

The VHL's elevation to organizing the Russian National Championship beginning in 2024-25 represents a watershed moment in the league's development. This responsibility, previously held by the KHL, acknowledges the VHL's maturity as a governing competition and its capacity to determine the official Russian champion. This structural change may gradually increase the VHL's prestige and commercial value, potentially attracting enhanced broadcast investment and sponsorship opportunities. The league's continued expansion and organizational refinement suggest that the VHL will maintain its trajectory as the premier second-tier professional hockey competition in Russia, serving as both a competitive championship in its own right and a crucial development pathway for the broader Russian hockey ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many teams compete in the VHL?

The VHL currently features 32 teams competing in the 2025-26 season. The league has expanded significantly since its inaugural 2010-11 season, which began with 20 teams. The number of participating clubs has grown as the competition has gained prominence within the Russian hockey structure.

What is the VHL's relationship to the KHL?

The VHL is the second-tier professional ice hockey league in Russia, operating directly below the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Many VHL teams are affiliated with KHL clubs, serving as development and reserve team outlets. The VHL functions as a crucial pathway for young talent developing toward KHL competition.

How does the VHL playoff system work?

The top 16 teams from the 32-team regular season qualify for a best-of-seven playoff tournament. Teams compete in quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals, with the championship determined through the playoff bracket. The format emphasizes sustained excellence, requiring teams to win multiple series to claim the OLIMPBET VHL trophy.

Which team has won the most VHL championships?

Toros Neftekamsk holds the record with four VHL championships (2012, 2013, 2015, and one additional title). The club has demonstrated unparalleled consistency, qualifying for the playoffs in all 15 seasons of championship competition and reaching the semi-final stage on six occasions.

When was the VHL founded and who operates it?

The All-Russian Hockey League (VHL) was founded on September 11, 2010, by the Russian Ice Hockey Federation. The RIHF has operated the league directly since 2016-17 and currently oversees all organizational and competitive aspects. The league is branded as OLIMPBET VHL following a title sponsorship agreement.

How many spectators attend VHL games?

The VHL attracts an average attendance of approximately 2,000 spectators per game, with total annual attendance exceeding 1.5 million across the 992 regular season matches. The league operates with a combined stadium capacity exceeding 90,000 spectators, reflecting significant infrastructure investment across participating cities.

API data: 2 May 2026 · Stats updated: 30 Apr 2026 · Content updated: 19 Mar 2026