The last time Russia and Canada played at the 2021 World Championship in Riga. In the quarterfinals, our team lost to the Maple Leaves in overtime 1: 2. Photos by FHR
The world hockey teams have reached the final stages of preparation for the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing. Russia and Canada will face off in the Channel One Cup in Moscow. Interest in timeless classics is also fueled by the fact that “maple leaves” are brought to the powerful composition “white stone”.
The duel between the “red car” and the Canadians will take place on the ice of the “CSKA-Arena”. It will start at 10:30 p.m. Novosibirsk time (6:30 p.m. Moscow time). It makes sense that since this is the Coupe de la Première Chaîne, then the live broadcast will be hosted by the Première Chaîne. Renowned Russian journalist Denis Kazansky will comment on the match, and Olympic team coach Igor Larionov will assist. Moreover, the YouTube channel of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation (FHR) also intends to broadcast the meeting.
It is known that Rospotrebnadzor allowed 70% of the spectators of the total capacity of the Ice Palace to enter the tournament. Previously, the rate was only 30%. Hockey officials have asked the agency to increase the viewing quota.
The Channel One Cup is the Russian stop on the European hockey tour. Canada plays it off the standings – the team is preparing for the next Olympics in China.
The Maple Leaves bring their best team of 17 hockey players to CPK. There are no NHL players – all athletes play in the Continental Hockey League (KHL) and the European Championships. For example, declared HC “Siberia” defender Trevor Murphy, as well as former “Evil Snowmen” striker, now playing for the capital “Dynamo” Eric O’Dell. The composition of Russia is distinguished by young hockey players. Writes about this “Sport-Express”. Eight “red car” players – born in 1998 and under.
CSKA head coach Vyacheslav Bykov is convinced that at the moment the composition of the national team is the strongest. It contains all of the best hockey players in the league. “I think this team will gradually prepare for the Olympics. Especially since the NHL players are still not going to Beijing. And the Canadian national team, which will also compete in the Channel One Cup, will play as a potential Olympic team, ”said the 61-year-old TASS specialist.
The bookmakers give preference to our team in the next Russia – Canada match. The odds of their victory in regulation time are 2.02. Similar success for Canadians is estimated at exactly 3.
Let us add that the Channel One Cup will be held in Moscow from December 15 to 19.
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