Project Vyacheslav Fetisov, the «Continental hockey

Project Vyacheslav Fetisov, the «Continental hockey League (KHL) in Vladivostok can be called without exaggeration ambitious. At first, many doubted the implementation of the idea, but the fairy tale paper - project without financial support, without the stadium and hockey players in front of you becomes a reality. There will be garden city Why KHL Vladivostok city without any hockey traditions? First, is the launch pad for expansion of the League to the Asian market. Will not assess the investment potential of this market is the destiny of experts and specialists. But the first steps East of Vladivostok, the club did: selected players from Korea and Japan. Yes, of course, a PR move, but what was wrong with it? Risks are minimal and interest Pacific neighbors, you may be able to convert into something quite tangible, for example, in a sponsorship contract. As it became known, in the creation of private clubs for their subsequent inclusion in the League have already expressed interest Korea and even North Korea. Another important moment - our region is not spoiled with an abundance of status events. And yet - in unlike several other cities League - Vladivostok has a much larger potential audience and, accordingly, has a more promising markets. Tradition and history, are certainly important, but the economic trump card influential. And that people are willing to walk on high-quality spectacle every year proves Khabarovsk «Amur». The first recruits of «Admiral» That is absolutely clear today, is the name of the command. Of the three selected by a panel of names - «Forpost», «killer whale» and «Admiral» - the people voted for last. All the rest remains a mystery. In the development of even the logo and the club colours. Determined the calendar of competitions and for the first time in the history of the KHL has passed the draft extension: seaside club had the right to choose one field player of the five presented from each League club, in addition to foreign and Yaroslavl «Locomotive». The team was allowed to choose up to seven foreign players, including not more than one goalie. Admiral chose the 19 players, including one goalkeeper. If the fans are interested in the issue, and will come whether the selected athletes on the edge of the world, will fly for 10 hours there and back, let not worry. Such vicissitudes spelled out in the contract players. If exchanged must arrive at the new club. Not too arrive - follow sanctions disciplinary nature: fines, termination of contract and so on. Exhibited at the airport «status» and big names Nikolai Zherdev and Alexander Frolov - the «Admiral» appeared: expensive. Club took with a draft of only two foreigners - Никаласа Бергфорса and Richard Гюнге. Coach Hannu Йортикка proved himself a specialist who can get the maximum from their legionaries. And Бергфорс and Гюнге - if to be healthy and in good shape will become the future leaders of the team. The first conclusion: «Admiral» took what could afford financial opportunities. Apparently, in the capital of Primorye is selected young team. Most of the players has a good potential that with due attention to training - they can implement already this season. For example, in Omsk fans will still lament of Vladimir Первушину. Power forward, выкладывающийся in each episode of the game, a good help for our team. Enver Lisin is an established name in the League - known for its бомбардирскими qualities, their 15 washers able to score in new conditions. Young Sergey barbashev and Danil Gareev has long deserved a chance to play in the KHL in Vladivostok it, they will have. So, in principle, can be said about each of the selected players. Interest to Europeans justified, considers President of the Vladivostok club of Alexander Mogilny. - For our League, more suitable Europeans, - noticed the legendary last ice hockey player. - Canadians and Americans don't know why, it is hard to adapt in our land. The Czechs, Finns, Swedes and Slovaks quite successfully play in the KHL. Another important fact: the Legionnaires manage in times cheaper than our compatriots. Moreover, the Legionnaires such a level that play in the leading echelons of their national teams. From words to business Formation of the team is completed by 80%, but still remains on paper. Today, every player must negotiate, agree to the terms and conditions of contracts and bonus. To recruit staff. To pay the fees, uniforms, equipment, and medications. All this costs money. While it is known that the financing was not any - everything is moving on a voluntary basis. According to available information, all the necessary documents - certificate of registration, provided financial guarantees from the group of companies «Sum», which constitute half a billion rubles. This, of course, not the whole budget. From the words of Vyacheslav Fetisov, the curator of the project on all issues with the regional authorities found understanding. Main question: where will team play? On completion of the construction of sport & concert complex, which is being built in the area of the Satellite, shortage of almost 900 million rubles. This is not considering the cost of arena maintenance (up to December, its content would cost 64 million rubles, then the costs will increase to 240 million roubles annually). As stated by the Vice-Governor Vladimir Balan, who oversees the construction of the facility, the term of delivery of the complex this fact does not affect. Necessary for the completion of the funds will most likely be included in the budget of next year to be paid later. However, in the NHL decided to hedge against potential delays with the construction of the arena. Calendar of the championship is coded in such a way that the Admiral first 6 matches will hold out and in the capital of Primorye will play only 27 September, but soon against CSKA. Everything else will be then. League and so went to great concessions to the club allowed to perform in the championship without obligatory for the members of the KHL youth schools. According to that same Alexander Mogilny project is genuine interest in the country and abroad. The first question - how are you? As the project moves, really do? This interest will be heated at least nearest season. For Burial put at stake their reputation is a new challenge. For us Vladivostok residents the opportunity to visit the ice hockey match one of the strongest leagues in the world will be the best option to relax and spend time in the good company of six thousand people.

Oleg Kotov