The first home match of the Siberskie Snaipery as a member of the "Gold" division of the Eastern Conference commences. The team from Novosibirsk will host the hockey players of Kuznetskie Medvedi on their home ice.
The 2022-2023 season proved successful and transitional for the Siberskie Snaipery. The Novosibirsk club, finishing second in the "Silver" division of the Eastern Conference regular championship, advanced to the play-in round. Here, they overpowered Kazan's Irbis, securing a place in the "Gold" division due to their victory in the series. The starting matches of the Siberskie Snaipery in the "Gold" division astonished with positive results. The Novosibirsk team claimed 3 victories in 4 matches and currently occupies the 3rd position in the "Gold" division of the Eastern Conference, conceding only to Irbis and Mamonty Yugry. The Siberskie Snaipery account touts 2 victories over Nizhny Novgorod's Chayka and an exchange of pleasantries with Irbis. The success of the Siberskie Snaipery resulted in 6 points amassed.
The hockey players from Novokuznetsk had a weak season in 2022-2023, taking one of the last places in the "Silver" division of the Eastern Conference. The Kuznetskie Medvedi settling in the second half of the tournament table surprised nobody, as the Novokuznetsk club has struggled to climb into the Harlamov Cup playoffs for several years. In the 2023-2024 season, Kuznetskie Medvedi have so far played only 2 matches, both ending successfully. The Snezhnye Barsy could not withstand the onslaught of Medvedi, suffering two consecutive defeats with a total score of 13:2. The club from Novokuznetsk performed well against one of the competitors, and it is unlikely to take the last place, but it will also be challenging to vie for the top-3.
Kuznetskie Medvedi and the Siberskie Snaipery have held 26 official matches between them. "Siberian Snipers" have claimed victory in 15 games, while the club from Novokuznetsk proved stronger in 11 encounters.
Siberskie Snaipery will secure a victory within the regular time. The hockey players from Novosibirsk have maintained excellent momentum at the season's start, defeating strong opponents in the "Gold" division, whereas Kuznetskie Medvedi have conquered only their direct competitors. If the Siberskie Snaipery approach the game with the right attitude and show respect for the opponent, spectators can anticipate a rout.
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