"Anton Tyumentsov, Hockey Federation executive director in the Tyumen region, emphasizes the necessity of a new arena for gaining entry into the KHL"
Hangin' with Hockey: A Chat with Tyumen Region's Hockey Big Cheese
Anton Tyumencev, the bigwig of the Tyumen region's Hockey Federation, dishes on local hockey development, the Federation's plans, and advice for aspiring hockey stars.
Let's Talk Hockey Love
Why'd you fall for hockey, Anton? You got drafted into the game like everyone else. Parents shook you up and down, it was hockey or bupkis. You didn't make it pro due to injuries, but hockey still had your back. You stuck around, shoving your skills into officiating. Climbed from local leagues to the MHL, finally landing in the organizational seat of the Federation.
Regional Hockey: Upgrades and Challenges
Hockey's the ace in Tyumen's deck. The Rubin team's a VHL powerhouse, almost always raking in playoff spots.
Currently, over 10,000 enthusiasts wield sticks in the region, spread across 16 municipalities. Teams pack a punch at the amateur level, with about 20 players each. Kid stuff's a-ok, but fewer arenas plague the region, putting it behind Yekaterinburg, Omsk, and Chelyabinsk.
Score one for the home team: facilities are being spruced up, including the main sports palace. Fingers crossed for the December handover! You'll find additional rinks in Tobolsk and Yalutorovsk, and arenas on the rise in Ishim and Zavodoukovsk by 2027—fingers-crossed-they're-not-crossed-out.
Funding: Spending Smart, Gettin' Things Done
The Federation's coffers flush generously—thanks to the Department of Sport and tournament fees. The Federation's been hosting championships for youth and children's teams, fully funded by the regional budget. Commercial tournaments fund themselves with registration fees.
Refs on the Rise
Referee shortage? You got it. The Federation's sizzling training program is in full swing. The best graduate lands a set of sweet gear and a spot on official events come September.
The Digital Revolution: Stats and Online Applications
The Federation's got a fresh digital trick up its sleeve: an online application system developed by a hockey statistician. Gone are the days of cumbersome paperwork—up to 500 pages per team! Now, connections are clicked, stats are documented, and life is streamlined.
The KHL Dream: Close but No Cigar
To join the KHL, we gotta see a new arena with our own eyes. The current one's under reconstruction but ain't up to snuff with KHL regulations. Talks are a-cookin', and we're on the hunt for backers to build a KHL-friendly arena in Tyumen.
Comparing our club's budget with others, we'd be a-ballin' in the 12th to 15th spot in the VHL. Shaping the club system and preventin' a player shortage are crucial for future success.
Tyumen Hockey History: Moments That Mattered
- 2010/11: Rubin becomes VHL champions.
- 2020: Tyumen hockey's 70th anniversary.
- 2022: 75th anniversary on the horizon.
The Future: Aiming High for the Next 5 Years
- Attract more kids and swarm the municipalities with tournaments.
- Build a hockey academy to staunch the flow of talent.
3 Pointers for Aspiring KHL Stars
- Listen up, Junior! Respect your coach.
- Keep your cool and stay classy in any situation.
- Work hard or go home—no excuses for laziness.
Bookmakers' Eye
With the regional hockey's growth and improvements, bookmakers might see Tyumen as an exciting market for sports betting, given the Rubin team's performance in the VHL.
Hockey's New Stars
Aspiring hockey stars seeking mentorship could look towards Anton Tyumencev, the hockey bigwig, having navigated the sport from player to Federation head despite injuries, and subsequently using his skills in officiating to climb the ranks.
