Competition participants for the Omsk Blinov Memorial's initial round have been disclosed
Preparations are underway for the much-anticipated Viktor Blinov Memorial Hockey Tournament, scheduled to take place from August 20 to 25 in Omsk, Russia. Named after the esteemed ice hockey player and coach, Viktor Blinov, this annual event is a significant part of the preparations for the upcoming 2025/2026 Continental Hockey League season for participating clubs.
Last year, the tournament saw the participation of some of the league's heavyweights, including Avangard, Lokomotiv, Siberia, and Barys. The Yaroslavl "railroaders" emerged victorious, adding another trophy to their impressive collection after their Gagarin Cup win in the previous season.
While the exact list of participants for this year's tournament has not yet been announced, we do know that Siberia from Novosibirsk is confirmed to take part. Fans of the tournament, which typically features junior and youth teams, often including regional teams, eagerly await the official announcements from the tournament's organisers, the Russian Hockey Federation, or relevant sports news sources as we approach the event date.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Viktor Blinov Memorial Hockey Tournament as we bring you the latest news on the participating teams and the venue for this year's event.
The Viktor Blinov Memorial Hockey Tournament, set for August 20-25 in Omsk, Russia, will involve sports such as hockey, as it did last year when heavyweights like Avangard, Lokomotiv, Siberia, and Barys participated. Anticipation mounts for this year's event, with Siberia from Novosibirsk confirmed and the Yaroslavl "railroaders" hoping to defend their title after their Gagarin Cup win.
