The RIHF and Nornikel have signed a partnership agreement

At the Ice Hockey Museum in Moscow, the Russian Ice Hockey Federation and Nornikel signed a partnership agreement.

RIHF president Vladislav Tretiak, RIHF vice-president and senior national team leader Roman Rotenberg, and Nornikel president and board of directors chairman Vladimir Potanin participated in the event.

During the ceremony, Roman Rotenberg presented the Russian Ice Hockey Federation's strategic program for the next four years (2018-2022).

"In order to become Olympic champions and leaders of the IIHF ratings, we need to have a good technical base," stated Vladislav Tretiak. "We are focusing on youth ice hockey and the future. We're happy that Vladimir Potanin has agreed to join us on this journey. With Nornikel, we will become stronger. It's great that sport and business can help educate the next generation."

"We extend a huge thank you to Nornikel for supporting the Russian Ice Hockey Federation," said Roman Rotenberg. "We will try to realise our strategic project for the upcoming four years. It's impossible to develop ice hockey without reliable partners. Since 2015, we have been working hard to popularise ice hockey and attract more people to support the Russian ice hockey national team. The ratings of the 2018 Olympic final proved that the entire country loves the sport. We will continue moving forward. Four years of hard work are ahead of us. We have nine national teams, and there is a unique way of working with each individual player. Thanks to our partners, our players have this opportunity. We can move to the next level with Nornikel."

Vladimir Potanin, the president of Nornikel, shared his emotions: "Nornikel pays a lot of attention to a healthy way of living and to Russian sport. Sporting achievements are a reason for pride and are a national symbol. We thank everyone and the Olympic national team for meeting these traditions."