“All fans want to join the Russian national team, this is extremely important.” Rotenberg – about the KHL season schedule

Head coach of SKA Romain Rotenberg said that the schedule for the next KHL season should be worked out with the possibility of holding matches of the Russian national team.

Previously, the general director of the Russian Hockey Federation (RHF) Dmitry Kurbatov did not rule out that the dates of the Fonbet KHL championship could be changed due to the suspension of the national team from participation in international tournaments. KHL President Alexei Morozov indicated that the next season could take place from September 5 to May 15.

— If the KHL season takes place in May, it turns out that the Russian team will not be able to play a series with the Belarusians?

— This must be settled in detail, by discussing with all the clubs. Of course, it is important that the Russian team plays. It is very important that our fans in the region see their team. It is a necessity for everyone, so that fans in each city can see their national team. This boosts everyone’s morale and patriotism. Every fan wants to come to the national team. This is extremely important.

— Can the FHR foresee a narrow window in May, when the national team will play and the KHL season cannot take place?

– Understand – we are going to Chelyabinsk, Tula, we are ready to come to Omsk, and there will be a full house everywhere. The Russian national team is very popular in our country. The team must live.

— Additionally, new arenas are opening.

— Options are being discussed for the Russian national team to come to Omsk and Novosibirsk this year. Concerning the window, this detail is up for discussion. But the most important thing is that there are matches for the national team and people can go and watch their favorite team,” Rotenberg told .