Dynamo St. Petersburg
HC Ryazan
Khimik Voskresensk
Metallurg Novokuznetsk
Rubin
HC Norilsk
Molot-Prikamie
Gornyak Uchaly
HC Torpedo-Gorkiy
Zvezda Moscow
HC Tambov
Chelmet
SKA-Neva
Youzhny Ural
Ugra
Zauralie Kurgan
Buran Voronezh
Dinamo-Altai
Omskie Krylya
Toros
HC Rostov
Bars Kazan
Neftyanik Almetyevsk
Sokol Kr
HC Chelny
Diesel Penza
Crystal Saratov
CSK VVS
MHK Olympia K-Ch
Izhstal IzhevskIn the previous matches, Tambov and Rostov showed different games: Tambov defeated Buran in a shootout series, while Rostov suffered a 1-4 defeat. Considering the home field advantage, Rostov has a chance to win. Fans will be supporting their team, which will create additional motivation for the players. Furthermore, the home ice advantage and familiarity with the characteristics of the venue may help Rostov in the match against Tambov. Therefore, it is likely that Rostov will win on their home turf.
