Star player gets contract terminated after footage exposed him stealing sticks from the team

Unexpected Twist for Veteran KHL
Player with Contract Termination

In a surprising twist, a player boasting two Gagarin Cup victories is now facing contract termination in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

Having been a prominent figure in the KHL for most of his career, the player recently experienced a demotion, landing him in the VHL, one of Russia's minor hockey leagues.

Despite being a key scorer for Krasnoyarsk Sokol, the team made an unexpected decision to part ways with the winger.


The player, known for his stellar contributions to Metallurg Magnitogorsk, achieved Gagarin Cup triumphs in 2014 and 2016, along with securing the prestigious Kharlamov Cup in 2010, a testament to his excellence in Russian Junior Hockey.


The circumstances surrounding the stick theft from the team locker room remain undisclosed, leaving fans and analysts puzzled.

This unforeseen development marks a challenging period for a former KHL star who has significantly contributed to Russian hockey.