Hockey agent Sergei Fedotov told that all hockey players nominated for the “Match of the Year” between KHL and NHL stars responded to the offers with great enthusiasm.
A charity match with the participation of KHL and NHL stars will take place on July 20 on the ice of CSKA Arena. The game will start at 15:00 Moscow time.
— Such an event is just cool. It so happened that I was aware of how all the guys were calling each other and talking about this match. All the guys responded with great enthusiasm. They miss international tournaments, so for now the format of this match is just perfect. Even when we return to the international arena, people will be happy to attend such a meeting this summer. It seems like a friendly match, but I think there will still be hockey emotions, because no one wants to lose, especially when it comes to the KHL guys. I am both in favor of such an event and will go to the match myself. I am sure it will be a great spectacle.
— Do you think it is worth doing some kind of tour in the future?
— Ideally, it would be good, but here we need to understand one simple thing: the guys who play in the NHL are now on vacation, they are ready to devote their time to this match, but if we are talking about a tour, then this is too serious an organization. I think that in practice it is unlikely, because some are preparing for the new season, others are resting. A match in the capital is the best option, “Fedotov told .
Most of the proceeds from the match will be donated to charitable foundations organized by the hockey players and the event’s partners.
will broadcast the match live, starting at 2:30 p.m. (Moscow time).
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