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