Children's hockey tournament Gazpromneft. XI International Tournament for KHL Children's Teams Gazprom Neft Cup

From April 20 to 25, Omsk and Sochi will host the 12th Gazprom Neft Cup, a tournament for 11-year-old players organized according to the highest standards of professional hockey

FROM MANNHEIM TO VLADIVOSTOK

February 25, 57th minute of the match Olympic tournament between the national teams of Russia and Germany. Shot by Jonas Muller and the puck flies into Vasily Koshechkin's goal. The German team rejoices, commentators are perplexed, where does the “Bundestim” have such audacity, which previously lacked stars from the sky. One can only envy the insight of the organizers of one of the largest children's competitions in Europe - the Gazprom Neft Cup and the German and Russian Hockey Federations, who two months before the 2018 Olympics recommended the team " Jungadler Manheim.

Now the young players of the "young eagles", as the name is translated from German " Jungadler ", it is necessary to strengthen the reputation of German hockey, albeit at a children's level. And to prove whose school is stronger, there will be another 25 strongest teams from five countries - Belarus, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Russia and Finland. Including a debutant from the Far East - "Admiral" Ice battlefields - the Olympic ice of "Bolshoi" and "Ice-berg", as well as the center of hockey Siberia - "Arena Omsk"!

EVERYTHING AS IN THE KHL

The Gazprom Neft Cup has the status of the only official children's KHL tournament, but in fact it is even older than the Continental Hockey League - the first draw took place in November-December 2007, when the main club competition in Russia was still called the championship among Superleague teams.

True, the first three tournaments gathered a relatively small number of participants - only 6 teams each - and were more of a regional status, but this did not stop the organizers from striving for sky-high children's hockey standards. A new stage in development happened in 2011, when the Gazprom Neft Cup received the status of a KHL tournament. At the same time, the current, 14-kilogram main trophy of the competition was made - the same craftsmen who gave us the Gagarin Cup and the Continental Cup worked on its creation.

With every draw children's tournament became more and more like the "big brother" of the KHL. His matches began to be shown on the air of the specialized TV channel - KHL TV, professional referees from the country's main hockey league were involved in judging at the Gazprom Neft Cup arenas, the number of participants exceeded two dozen, and the organizers had to divide the tournament into two groups - "West" and " East".

The separation was not symbolic - the groups really began to play in different cities. Only one thing remained unchanged - the highest class of arenas. "Vostok" traditionally held the entire match in Omsk, but the Western teams managed to play in Minsk at the "Chizhovka-Arena", which hosted the 2014 World Cup, in St. Petersburg, where the tournament was held at the Ice Palace and "Jubilee". Since 2016, the West group of the Gazprom Neft Cup has settled in the Olympic arenas of Sochi. Eleven-year-olds go out on the ice at the Bolshoi and Iceberg sports palaces and immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the 2014 Games. The guys from the "Jungadler" in the Olympic Adler should be especially comfortable!

The 11-year-old age of the tournament participants was not chosen by chance. Photo provided by the press service of the Gazprom Neft Cup

THE PATH TO PROFESSIONALS

The organizers admit that the 11-year-old age of the tournament participants was not chosen by chance. According to experts, it was at this time that the young hockey player and his parents decide to continue building sports career Or focus on studying. Participation in such a large-scale competition pushes hundreds of guys, and in total there are over 600 of them, to look for their future in hockey further. From year to year, in the stands of the arenas of the tournament, it is possible to arrange a real holiday, corresponding to the best show of matches of adult teams. Full house at the Bolshoi and Arena Omsk, program for the public, multimedia 3 D performance and opening match to the applause of thousands of spectators.

In the mixed zone, as with adult idols, representatives of the press communicate with them, camera flashes sparkle. Parents who were unable to escape to support their children at the tournament follow the fights through online broadcasts under the commentary of professional journalists. About the ups and downs of a great ice adventure, even documentaries are being shot in the increasingly popular 4K format. And for the memory of the participants there is not only an album from photographers who work for KHL matches, but also caps, T-shirts and other souvenirs from recent rivals. According to the participants, it is impossible to forget such an atmosphere of your first professional tournament!

SHINE LONGER OUR STARS

Although the composition of the participants changes every year, the organizers are closely monitoring the further careers of the "graduates" of their tournaments. The oldest participants in the Gazprom Neft Cup are now 23 years old - a fairly young age by hockey standards. Nevertheless, even now many of them can be proud of. Arthur Lauta, Ilya Dervuk, Vladislav Naumov and Yegor Yakovlev took part in the very first tournament - even by the standards of the KHL, enough famous players. Lauta won silver medals at the World Youth Championship in 2016, and Dervuk and Yakovlev went to the 2015 Super Series as part of the Russian youth team. On account of Vladislav Naumov more than a hundred matches for the "Siberia" in the KHL.

There are also younger heroes - Artem Manukyan, Alexey Polodyan and Nikolay Knyzhov participated in the MFM-2018. Danila Galenyuk became the first hockey player born after January 1, 2000, who played in the KHL playoffs, Grigory Denisenko from Lokomotiv made his debut a little later, but managed to show himself well during the series against SKA.

Andrey Svechnikov, one of the top juniors in all world hockey, also competed at the Gazprom Neft Cup. Pupil of "Ak Bars" became top scorer tournament in 2011, and after a while his sniper and assistant abilities were also known overseas.

Another significant result- in the application of the junior team of Russia for the Junior World Championships, which will be held from April 19 to 29 in Chelyabinsk and Magnitogorsk, almost half of the hockey players have experience of playing at the Gazprom Neft Cup.

Separately proud of hockey dynasties. Over the years, the sons of famous Russian hockey players- Danny Kulyash, Daniil But, Andrey Mozyakin, Artur Zaripov and others. And in 2018, Nikita Mikhailov, the grandson of Boris Petrovich Mikhailov, will defend the colors of the three-time champion of the tournament - CSKA. Nikita still has a lot of time ahead to catch up with his famous grandfather, but we must start with the Gazprom Neft Cup.

WHAT FLAGS IN GUESTS TO US?

The Gazprom Neft Cup continues to grow and develop - each draw brings something new with it, takes the tournament to the next level of organization, securing its status as an informal European championship U -eleven. And you can talk about the future of the competition in the words of the main ideologist of the largest international competition of the Old World, chairman of the organizing committee of the tournament Alexander Dybal: "We decided that in the future we will expand the number of participants due to countries that are not yet represented in the Continental Hockey League, but have a high level development of ice hockey. National ice hockey federations will be able to delegate one club per country to the Gazprom Neft Cup every year. It is quite possible that next year the flags of Tre Krunur and the Maple Leaf will fly up under the arches of the Bolshoy, and great confrontations will once again unite the huge hockey family of the whole world in love for a wonderful sport!

Dmitriy RANEV

430 games
71 teams
3 thousand players
178 thousand fans

The Gazprom Neft Cup is one of the largest international children's ice hockey tournaments in Europe, which is held according to a divisional model. KHL children's teams in the age category up to 11 years old take part in the competition. The tournament is held in two groups - West and East.

“The Gazprom Neft Cup International Hockey Tournament for Children’s KHL Teams is celebrating its 10th anniversary! Cooperation between the Gazprom Group of Companies and the KHL made it possible to create not just major children's hockey competitions, but a milestone in the career of every boy who chose hockey. The number of participants in the Gazprom Neft Cup is growing year by year, the strongest children's teams are joining, the geography is expanding, which this year reached the Olympic Sochi. Competitions of this magnitude temper the character of the guys, strengthen the will to win, instill purposefulness and respect for the opponent! Over the ten years of the tournament, hundreds of matches have been played by young athletes, thousands of hockey players have gained unique experience in big competitions, and tens of thousands of fans have visited the stands of the arena. The first anniversary opens a new page in the history of the Gazprom Neft Cup — there are still many beautiful and intense ice battles, which, I am sure, will give us new names in the starry horizon of Russian hockey! I congratulate all the participants and wish to get the most positive impressions from the tournament!”

President of the Kontinental Hockey League Dmitry Chernyshenko:

“Today, the hockey season in Russia is already hard to imagine without the Gazprom Neft Cup, the first truly professional tournament for young hockey players. It takes place immediately after the end of the playoff games of the Continental Hockey League - the most interesting and most intense stage of the championship. Games for the Gagarin Cup serve as a guideline for the young participants of the tournament, a goal to strive for. In the meantime, they pass their first exam in skill and the will to win, learn to respect comrades and rivals, acquire the qualities inherent in true masters. Today, several sons of KHL hockey players play in the Gazprom Neft Cup — this is great, it means that hockey dynasties continue. Hope to see you in a few years the best players tournament in the teams of our league. The Gazprom Neft Cup is the first step into a great hockey life!”

Alexander Dyukov, Chairman of the Management Board of Gazprom Neft PJSC:

“This year, the Gazprom Neft Cup is celebrating its first anniversary. Over a decade, it has turned from a regional tournament into the main children's international competition for young athletes aged 10-11 - this year, 26 children's teams from five countries are already participating in the tournament. It is symbolic that for the first time the stage of the group "West" is held in the Olympic capital of Russia - Sochi. I wish the young participants an honest and uncompromising struggle and bright victories!”

Alexander Dybal, Chairman of the Tournament Organizing Committee, Member of the Management Board of PJSC Gazprom Neft:

“This year we are already hosting the tenth Gazprom Neft Cup and we are proud that one of the cities of the tournament has become Olympic Sochi. For the first time in the history of the tournament, games will be played on ice, where fate was decided two years ago Olympic medals. Traditionally, the final of the tournament will be held in Omsk, which has hospitably provided us with its main arena all these years.

Last years we followed the path of expansion due to children's teams KHL clubs. This year, all league teams with their own children's schools applied for participation in the tournament. Therefore, we can rightfully say that all children's schools of KHL clubs are now represented in the Gazprom Neft Cup. And as always, the best children's team in the league will win the cup.

I want to wish positive emotions and good mood to all participants of the tournament and fans. See you at hockey!

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497 games
98 teams
3.6 thousand players
more than 200 thousand fans

Largest in Europe

The tournament is 11 years old!

For the first time in the 11-year history of the Gazprom Neft Cup, 27 teams from five countries — Finland, Latvia, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Russia — took part in the tournament. The children's team of the club "Sochi" made its debut in the competition. In just 5 days of the competition, 67 matches were played, almost 600 young hockey players took to the ice, 432 goals were scored. 7,700 fans came to watch the decisive match at Arena Omsk.

The tournament is hosted by the best ice arenas in the country!

Tournament matches were held simultaneously in two cities - Omsk and Sochi. The games of the West group were hosted by the Olympic arenas: the Bolshoy Sports Palace and Ice Palace"Iceberg". The teams of the Vostok group played their matches at the Avangard hockey center and at the Omsk Arena. The matches of the Gazprom Neft Cup, the largest hockey competition in Europe for athletes under the age of 11, aroused great spectator interest. On April 22, the opening ceremony and the match between Lokomotiv (Yaroslavl) and CSKA (Moscow) at the Bolshoi Sports Palace were attended by over 7,000 fans. On the same day, the meeting between Avangard Omsk and Traktor Chelyabinsk took place in the presence of 9,500 spectators.

Level of adult European tournaments!

The tournament is the main social development project of Gazprom Neft children's sports. The level of organization of competitions corresponds to major European tournaments. The multimedia show of the opening corresponds to the level of the leading KHL clubs, the opening of the tournament and the Superfinal are broadcast in live KHL-TV channel, and the Match TV channel again acted as the general partner.

Gazprom Neft Cup

The main trophy of the competition was made by the same craftsmen as the Gagarin Cup. Every year after the end of the tournament, the name of the winning team is affixed to the Gazprom Neft Cup, and the prize is transferred to its new owner for a year. Before the start of the next Tournament the reigning champion a copy of the trophy is awarded.

Triple!

On April 26, in the Superfinal of the tournament, the teams Salavat Yulaev (East group) and CSKA (West group) met. CSKA became the owner of the main children's hockey trophy in Europe and the title of the three-time winner of the Gazprom Neft Cup, which won with a score of 3:0.

Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee:

“The Gazprom Neft Cup International KHL Children's Hockey Tournament, having crossed a landmark ten-year milestone, continues to develop as the largest children's hockey competition in Europe.

The highest level organizations and effective cooperation with the KHL ensure that children's competitions are held in accordance with the standards of a professional league. For all teams, participation in the tournament is an opportunity to touch the atmosphere of sports at a young age highest achievements, get invaluable experience and, of course, a reason to be proud.

The Gazprom Neft Cup brings together young players in their quest to learn how to fight and win, to become professional athletes, and in the future - hockey stars. I congratulate all the participants of the XI International Hockey Tournament for KHL Children's Teams Gazprom Neft Cup!

Play beautifully, win with dignity!”

President of the Kontinental Hockey League Dmitry Chernyshenko:

“Over the past 11 years, the Gazprom Neft Cup has become an integral part of the hockey season. The tournament starts immediately after the completion of the most important stage of the KHL Championship — the final series of the Gagarin Cup. Young players learn from adult idols not only hockey skills, but also behavior on ice, adopt the qualities that distinguish real masters. Continuity allows us to preserve and continue the great traditions of hockey in our country, to grow a strong succession. The names of the participants of the first tournaments have already appeared on the jerseys of professional teams from the Continental and Youth hockey leagues, and I am sure that from year to year there will be more and more of them. I wish successful performances and the will to win to all participants of the XI Gazprom Neft Cup!”

Alexander Dyukov, Chairman of the Management Board of Gazprom Neft PJSC:

“In 2017, the Gazprom Neft Cup turns 11 years old. Over the years, it has grown from a regional tournament into the main event of children's hockey in Europe. TO international competitions riveted the attention of the media, fans, professionals, and, of course, young hockey players and their parents. Winning the Cup is prestigious and important! But it is equally important to feel like one hockey family, where the opponent, partner and stands are respected. This is a chance to play on the ice of the best hockey arenas in our country, to take the first step towards professional career and, thanks to the high standards of the organization of the Gazprom Neft Cup, to feel like real stars! I wish success to all participants of the tournament!”

Alexander Dybal, Chairman of the Tournament Organizing Committee, Member of the Management Board of PJSC Gazprom Neft:

« International Tournament The Gazprom Neft Cup has taken another step forward this year. In native Olympic ice the debut of the children's team of the club "Sochi". We wish the beginners to confidently perform at the largest children's hockey tournament in Europe!

Our tournament is designed to young hockey players felt the atmosphere of a real international sports festival with the opening show, television broadcasts, its own website and publications in the media. And for the eleventh time, the winner will raise the Cup, which was made by the same craftsmen as the Gagarin Cup.

The best children's hockey tournament in Europe is waiting for you!

See you at hockey!

Official video of the tournament: All for hockey! All for the Gazprom Neft Cup!

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On April 20, the 12th International Hockey Tournament for KHL Children's Teams Gazprom Neft Cup kicks off in Sochi, one of the largest competitions in Europe for athletes in the 11-year-old age category. 13 teams from Belarus, Germany, Latvia, Russia and Finland will take part in the tournament. For the first time, the German team "Jungadler Mannheim" will come to try their hand at the unofficial European Championship.

The colorful opening ceremony of the Gazprom Neft Cup will take place on April 21 at the Bolshoi Sports Palace. Entrance to the arena will open at 16.30. A rich animation zone in the foyer of the palace awaits all hockey fans. Spectators will be greeted by the mascots of the competition - polar bears, face painting, racing on radio-controlled cars, floorball, instaprinter and other entertainments.
At 17.30, one of the most famous Russian electronic musicians, DJ Groove, will perform for hockey fans. At 18.00 the opening multimedia 3D show will begin. After the solemn ceremony, the podium is waiting for the match of young stars: the three-time champion of the CSKA (Moscow) tournament against Lokomotiv (Yaroslavl). An interactive program awaits fans during breaks in the meeting.
By tradition, tickets for the ceremony and the opening match can be obtained free of charge at the box office of Kassir.ru. Attending fights group stage competitions and playoffs will be free.
Don't miss the moment to see the future of world hockey on the Sochi Olympic ice!

A record number of participants has been announced for the 12th International Ice Hockey Tournament for Children's Teams Gazprom Neft Cup.
In 2018, 26 teams from six countries will play in the tournament.
For the first time, a team from Germany, Jung Adler Mannheim, will perform at the venues of the West group.
A team from Primorsky Krai, Admiral Vladivostok, will make its debut in the Vostok group.
The largest competitions in Europe in the age category U-11 will be held in Sochi and Omsk.

Tournament participants:

Group "West"
Vityaz, Dynamo (Minsk), Dynamo (Moscow), Dynamo (Riga), Jokerit, Lada, Lokomotiv, Severstal, SKA, Spartak, Jung Adler Mannheim, Sochi, CSKA.

Group "Vostok"
Avangard, Avtomobilist, Admiral, Ak Bars, Amur, Barys, Metallurg, Neftekhimik, Sibir, Salavat Yulaev, Torpedo, Tractor, "Yugra".

Recall that last year the Gazprom Neft Cup was won by the capital's army team, who outplayed Salavat Yulaev in the final.

Schedule:

Friday, April 20
The day of arrival of the teams participating in the tournament in Sochi
9:00-19:30 Games. Preliminary stage DS "Bolshoy", LD "Iceberg"

APRIL 21 Saturday
9:00-16:30 Games. Preliminary stage DS "Bolshoy", LD "Iceberg"
14:00-16:00 Seminar for parents Velvet Seasons Hotel
18:00 Opening ceremony of the tournament Opening match of the Sports Palace "Bolshoy"

Sunday, April 22
9:00-20:00 Games. Preliminary stage DS "Bolshoy", LD "Iceberg"

April 23 Monday
9:00-17:30 Games. Final stage DS "Big", LD "Iceberg"
18:00 Final game (group "West") DS "Bolshoy"
20:00 Award Ceremony at Bolshoy Palace of Sports

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