Yuzhny Ural Wins Sixth; Koudryavtsev Shuts Out SokolYuzhny Ural earned its sixth straight VHL win, shutting out Sokol 1-0 on the road. Goaltender Sergei Koudryavtsev recorded his second consecutive shutout and was named VHL player of the day.
Russian Athletes' Milan Olympics ScheduleThirteen Russian athletes will compete as neutrals without flag or anthem at the Milan Winter Olympics, with their first event on 7 February.
Rostov-Don Beat Kuban in Russian Cup QuarterfinalWomen's handball club Rostov-Don defeated Kuban 36-23 in the first leg of the Russian Cup quarterfinal. The return match will be held on 9 February.
Rostov beats Armenian champion FC Noah 3-0Rostov crushed reigning Armenian champion FC Noah 3-0 in a friendly during their training camp in the UAE, with Khoren Bayramyan among the goal scorers.
Hartley gives update on injured Lokomotiv playersLokomotiv Yaroslavl defeated Spartak Moscow 3:1 at Arena-2000 on February 4, and head coach Bob Hartley praised the team's performance while discussing the return of injured players.
Female Handball Players Late Due to Train IncidentA girls' handball team from Chelyabinsk was forced to forfeit its opening match at a national competition in Yaroslavl after their train was delayed by a freight train derailment.
Traktor Crushes Ak Bars 4-0 in ChelyabinskChelyabinsk Traktor earned a dominant shutout victory over Kazan Ak Bars, winning 4-0 in a KHL regular season match on February 4.
Olympic Medalist Leads Free Master Class in PermOlympic bronze medalist Maxim Shabalin will hold a free figure skating master class on February 15 at the Bionord rink in Perm; advance registration is required.
Traktor blanks Ak Bars 4-0 at homeTraktor Chelyabinsk defeated Ak Bars Kazan 4-0 in a shutout home game on Wednesday, February 4, scoring in the first minute. Watch the goal videos.
Shanghai Dragons hockey players train on FontankaOn February 4, defenseman Vladislav Leontyev and forward Kirill Rasskazov of the Shanghai Dragons club held a training session on the frozen Fontanka in St. Petersburg. The athletes demonstrated stick handling under the Lomonosov Bridge.
Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod Wins Twice in Far EastNizhny Novgorod Torpedo defeated Khabarovsk Amur 2:1 and Vladivostok Admiral 3:2, completing their Far East road trip with maximum points.
Torpedo beats Amur, secures maximum Far East pointsHC Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod defeated Amur Khabarovsk 2–1 on February 4, securing a maximum points haul on their Far East road trip, following a victory over Admiral Vladivostok two days earlier.
Legendary Coach Vladimir Kamelzon DiesHonored Russian tennis coach Vladimir Kamelzon has died at 87. The Russian Tennis Federation announced his death on February 4.
Tserkovny May Leave Basketball ZenitAlexander Tserkovny, general director of BC Zenit, may leave after the season as his contract ends and no extension talks are ongoing.
