Defender of St. Petersburg SKA Stepan Falkovsky believes that the SKA Arena ushers in a new era of ice palaces.
On February 11, SKA played its first match in the new SKA Arena. The home team beat Sochi with a score of 8:1.
— New high-tech stadium. There are so many new things, everything is interesting, every day we make discoveries for ourselves. Little by little, we get used to it, we adapt.
— Do you remember your feelings when you first stepped on the ice at the SKA Arena?
— Even before the departure, which started at the beginning of February, we organized some training sessions at the SKA Arena. And before the start of the first, before going on the ice, I looked up. I looked up to the ceiling, trying to make out the farthest rows. But I didn’t see anything…
– For what?
— Due to the light shining on the ice, the peaks are not visible. But the power is felt immediately. Gigantic scale, incredible level!
– Although you played in North America, you spent the season at the Minsk Arena – in theory, you won’t be surprised by the huge stadiums…
—There are many large ice palaces abroad. The Minsk Arena is also magnificent. There is a wonderful atmosphere and excellent attendance at matches. When 15,000 people push you forward, that’s also a lot, it’s worth a lot. Even in the context of the SKA Arena.
Another thing is that the St. Petersburg stadium is a new level, a new era of ice palaces. In addition to its size, it is striking in its manufacturability. The most advanced technologies are involved here, this is felt in everything. No matter what you touch, you understand the seriousness of the work accomplished. Many thanks to the people who participated in this. We enjoy our stay at the SKA Arena and continue to settle there,” Falkovsky said as quoted by “Sport Day by Day”.
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