SOCHI, August 10, Andrey Senchenko. President of the Russian Hockey Federation (RHF) Vladislav Tretiak said that the organization is doing everything so that young players do not leave the country. In August, the FHR announced the creation of a team of young stars, which included hockey players under 25 playing in Russia. The project aims to increase the popularity of hockey in the country. The team debuted at the tournament in Sochi. «We did the right thing by creating a team of young stars, because the guys need to be given the opportunity to play together. Where else will they get such experience? The guys understand that they are taken care of. The federation wants these hockey players to stay in Russia and played here. The FHR is doing everything to create the necessary conditions to extend their season,» Tretyak told reporters. «The guys showed themselves in battle, went through the training stage. I'm sure the KHL clubs will pay attention to young players and will use them in the main squads «, — added the head of the FHR.
