Sergey Zubov has joined the Russian national team's coaching staff

One of SKA Hockey Club's coaches Sergey Zubov has joined the Russian national team's coaching staff. Sergey's unique experiences will help the team prepare for the upcoming home World Championship, World Cup and the 2018 Olympic Games.

Sergey's coaching career began in 2011, when he decided to end his playing career following a serious injury. He spent two years with HC CSKA Moscow, before he joined SKA last season helping the team to win the KHL Gagarin Cup for the first time. Sergey's specialty is working with defencemen.

As a player Sergey was very successful, winning a number of titles. He became an Olympic champion in 1992, won the Stanley Cup in 1994 and 1999, and the USSR championship in 1989. He played for CSKA between 1987 and 1992, the New York Rangers 1993 and 1995, Pittsburgh between 1995 and 1996, Dallas between 1996 and 2009 and finally SKA from 2009 until 2011.

We add that Sergey will continue to work with HC SKA, who wish him luck with his new alligned post.