Ice Hockey: Junior Hockey League Coming to the Republic of Karelia

Tula to Host New League in 2023

Expansion of the Russian Junior Hockey League

The Russian Junior Hockey League (MHL) is expanding into the Republic of Karelia with a new team based in Tula. The team will begin play in the 2023-24 season.

The addition of a team in Tula is part of the MHL's continued expansion in recent years. The league has added several new teams in recent seasons, including teams in China, Belarus, and Kazakhstan.

The MHL is the top junior hockey league in Russia. The league is home to some of the best young hockey players in the world. Many MHL players go on to play in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL), the top professional hockey league in Russia.

The Tula Team

The Tula team will be owned and operated by the Tula Oblast government. The team will play its home games at the Ice Palace Tula, a 3,000-seat arena.

The team's head coach will be Alexei Zavarukhin, a former professional hockey player who has coached in the MHL for several years.

The Tula team will be a welcome addition to the MHL. The team will provide a new opportunity for young hockey players in the Republic of Karelia to develop their skills and pursue their dreams of playing professional hockey.

Impact on the MHL

The addition of a team in Tula will have a positive impact on the MHL. The league will become more competitive with the addition of a new team, and it will also help to promote the sport of hockey in the Republic of Karelia.

The MHL is excited to welcome the Tula team to the league. The league is confident that the team will be a success and that it will help to grow the sport of hockey in Russia.