CSKA Moscow’s hockey players came to the warm-up before the Continental Hockey League (KHL) match with the letter Z on their sleeve and the emblem of the Espanyol battalion. The club provided more information on this their social networks.
“Dedicated to the valiant warriors of the Hispaniola military organization, who selflessly defended our Motherland in the hottest areas of the front, did not spare their health and risked their lives.
Espanyola is a unique formation where sports fans from all over Russia fight in their ranks. The courage and courage of these heroes set an example for every citizen of our country. Friends! We are all ready to applaud the warriors of Espanyol, the true patriots of the heroes of Russia!
The opening match of the KHL season between CSKA and Ak Bars in Kazan was held on 1 September in Moscow. The meeting ended with the away team’s 5:2 victory. It is worth noting that the goalkeeper of the army, Ivan Fedotov, took part in the match.
On August 14, the International Hockey Federation (IIHF) sanctioned CSKA with a one-season international transfer ban, and Fedotov was banned from playing on the ice in KHL matches until December 31, 2023, due to his contract with Philadelphia.
Formerly Alexander Tikhonov offered IIHF “Send in Russian” due to the situation with Fedotov.