SKA - Salavat Yulaev. Match day

Today on the 25th of August, SKA will play their opening home match of the 2016/2017 KHL regular season inside the Saint Petersburg Ice Palace.

The opponents will be HC Salavat Yulaev Ufa, last season's Eastern Conference finalists. Salavat are generally regarded as one of the KHL's top clubs, and having made some excellent signings during the summer, they will once again be among the leading teams. Marquee forward Linus Omark is their main danger, and SKA's defensemen will have to be on their guard against the Swede when Ufa have their chances. Also, not long ago, ex SKA forward Igor Makarov bolstered their ranks.

Salavat won their first game in Ufa, beating HC Severstal Cherepovets 3:2.

On the other hand, SKA fell to Traktor 1:2 in overtime, and are in need of a win today at home. We ask all attending fans to take your seats no later than 19.10, as a special pre-match show is awaiting you. Please wear the designated t-shirts which will be laid out!

The SKA - Salavat Yulaev match will begin at 19.30 local time. Life78, KHL TV and our website will broadcast the game live, while you can follow events on our official Twitter account!