Dynamo St. Petersburg
HC Ryazan
Khimik Voskresensk
Rubin
HC Torpedo-Gorkiy
Metallurg Novokuznetsk
HC Norilsk
Molot-Prikamie
Gornyak Uchaly
SKA-Neva
Zvezda Moscow
Ugra
Chelmet
Youzhny Ural
Zauralie Kurgan
HC Tambov
Buran Voronezh
Dinamo-Altai
Neftyanik Almetyevsk
Bars Kazan
Omskie Krylya
HC Rostov
Diesel Penza
Toros
HC Chelny
Sokol Kr
Crystal Saratov
CSK VVS
MHK Olympia K-Ch
Izhstal Izhevsk"Metallurg Magnitogorsk is in good form and showing consistent results, leading the standings. Izhstal is going through changes with the arrival of a new coach and a younger roster, which may make it difficult for them to play as a cohesive unit. Considering Metallurg's confidence and experience, it can be assumed that they will be able to win this match with a significant advantage in the score."
