Gazprom Neft Cup draw held

The draw attracted most attention and was a highlight, but aside from the draw there were meetings to determine the organizing committee's agenda, ideas for opening and closing ceremonies, organization of promotional campaigns in Minsk and Omsk and a go-ahead for legendary Russian national team coach, two-time Olympic gold medal winner, Boris Mikhailov to host a seminar in Minsk for children's coaches.

The chairman of the organizing committee Alexander Dybal told KHL's official site:

"I think the draw gave some intriguing results. Group A of the West reflects the international nature of the tournament. Besides Dinamo Minsk and Jokerit, also making their debuts are Dynamo Moscow, Torpedo, Donbass, Severstal, Barys and Vityaz, which makes it a very interesting challenge."

Draw results:

WEST:
Group A: Dinamo Minsk (BLR), SKA (RUS), Jokerit (FIN)
Group B: Severstal (RUS), Dynamo Moscow (RUS), Vityaz (RUS)
Group C: Lokomotiv (RUS), Torpedo (RUS), Dinamo Riga (LAT)
Group D: CSKA (RUS), Atlant (RUS), Donbass (UKR)

EAST:
Group A: Avangard (RUS), Traktor (RUS), Yugra (RUS)
Group B: Ak Bars (RUS), Sibir (RUS), Barys (KAZ)
Group C: Salavat Yulaev (RUS), Avtomobilist (RUS), Neftekhimik (RUS)
Group D: Rubin (RUS), Metallurg (RUS), Yamal (RUS).

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