Vladislav Tretiak participated in the opening of an ice hockey centre in Arkhangelsk Region

The Russian Ice Hockey Federation president Vladislav Tretiak visited the Bereznik village in Arkhangelsk Region, where a new sports complex opened.

Akhangelsk Region governor Igor Orlov, three time Olympic champion Irina Rodnina, Olympic gold medalist Svetlana Zhurova, the Russian Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Sergei Donskoy and Russian Deputy Minister of Industry of Trade Viktor Evtukhov all participated in the stadium's opening ceremony.

The area of the modern sports complex is four thousand square meters. It took just nine months to complete the project, and the complex possesses a rink with artificial ice, 370 spectator seats, dressing rooms for athletes, warm-up area, fitness-studio and a cafe. Soon, training sessions for youth and senior ice hockey teams will begin at the stadium.

After the ceremony's completion, Vladislav Tretiak met with Arkhangelsk Region governor Igor Orlov. According to the governor, two new ice rinks will be constructed in the near future.

Russian Ice Hockey Federation