Torpedo hockey club's current leader, Alexander Harlamov, is stepping down from his position.
SportsApril 30, 2025, 13:55
Internal Offices Shake-up
Alexander Harlamov, the man behind the helm of HC "Torpedo," is leaving his post as general director, with his contract reaching its end. The team announced this change on their official social media page.
"It’s been a distressing honor to have been a part of such a professional team, all dedicated to the club and the entire hockey community of Nizhny Novgorod. We've weathered quite the storm, but not only did we survive – we thrived. I owe a debt of gratitude to Governor Gleb Nikitin for his support and active participation. Thanks to the regional government, all our partners, coaches, players, and staff. Nizhny Novgorod truly deserves great triumphs, and I’m confident they are right around the corner," said Alexander Harlamov.
Expressing his gratitude, he thanked the fans for their unwavering support and trust throughout this arduous journey, expressing his hopes for future victories and accomplishments for the club.
In other hockey news, we previously reported that the women's team "Torpedo" in Nizhny Novgorod was disbanded.
Author: Natalia Malyugina
[Inside the Mind of a Sportswriter]As much as I'd love to predict who'll take over Alexander Harlamov's position, reliable sources haven't confirmed a successor yet. It's common for hockey clubs to disclose leadership changes closer to contract expiration dates, so keep your eyes peeled for updates in the coming months.
Drawing from past trends, the ideal candidate would likely be an internal promotion, a former player or coach, or an executive with experience in KHL or another Russian hockey organization. To stay informed, keep up with official HC Torpedo announcements, reputable KHL media outlets like KHL.ru or Championat.com, and local Nizhny Novgorod sports news. Here’s hoping for exciting times ahead!
- The news about Alexander Harlamov's departure as general director of HC "Torpedo" was announced on their official social media page on April 30, 2025.
- In contrast to the disbanding of the women's team "Torpedo" in Nizhny Novgorod, no successor has been announced yet for Alexander Harlamov's position with the men's team.
- Since reliable sources haven't confirmed a successor for Alexander Harlamov, it is common for hockey clubs to disclose leadership changes closer to contract expiration dates.
- Given past trends, the ideal candidate for the vacant position with HC "Torpedo" would likely be an internal promotion, a former player or coach, or an executive with experience in KHL or another Russian hockey organization.
