2022 Channel One Cup schedule

The Russian Ice Hockey Federation (RIHF) can now reveal the schedule for the upcoming 2022 Channel One Cup, which will take place in Moscow between the 15th and 18th of December.

The senior Russian, Belarusian and Kazakh national teams will compete against each other.

December 15

Belarus - Kazakhstan, 19:30*

December 16

3-on-3 tournament between Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and China, 19:00

December 17

Russia - Kazakhstan, 14:30

December 18

Russia - Belarus, 14:30

All matches will be staged at the CSKA Arena in Moscow.

*All times in accordance with Moscow time

RIHF president Vladislav Tretiak:

- The Channel One Cup is our traditional festive tournament. Furthermore, this year will be the 55th occasion when this competition has taken place. As usual, the tournament will be shown on television on Channel One, with the main focus on the Russian national team.

Due to the circumstances, our Russia U25 team will not participate in the tournament. There is a really tough schedule in the domestic league, the KHL All-Star Game is coming up and several clubs have an issue with players becoming ill. However, some players from RU25 will play for the senior Russian side instead.

Fans will see the RU25 team in action next May. For the first time in history of this competition, a 3-on-3 tournament will be held, with China also participating in it alongside Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. The supporters will enjoy watching the thrilling action with plenty of goals!