Zvezda Moscow
HC Norilsk
Dynamo St. Petersburg
Sokol Kr
Metallurg Novokuznetsk
Khimik Voskresensk
Omskie Krylya
Molot-Prikamie
Rubin
HC Torpedo-Gorkiy
HC Ryazan
Buran Voronezh
SKA-Neva
Toros
Zauralie Kurgan
HC Chelny
Gornyak Uchaly
Ugra
Diesel Penza
Bars Kazan
Dinamo-Altai
Crystal Saratov
Youzhny Ural
CSK VVS
HC Rostov
Izhstal Izhevsk
Neftyanik Almetyevsk
HC Tambov
MHK Olympia K-Ch
ChelmetIn 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.
