1. Ak Bars -119 points
What were waiting for . This was expected.
What happened . The team did everything. And while it’s not even clear where the problems might come from.
An interesting point . The strange position of Sergei Zinoviev regarding the Russian team.
2. "Vanguard" - 110
What were waiting for . Everything could happen ... It was a little strange when in the summer the team abandoned several hockey players for financial reasons. But then everything calmed down.
What happened . The team did not lose more than two times in a row. And now it is considered a contender for gold medals.
An interesting point . “Wings of the Soviets” took 3 points out of 9 in matches with Omsk.
3. “Salavat Yulaev” - 105
What were waiting for . Either a resounding failure, or a quiet existence in the middle of the table.
What happened . The most real contender for bronze awards.
An interesting point . 14 matches without a loss in the third round.
4. Metallurg (Magnitogorsk) - 102
What were waiting for . Nothing supernatural. As usual, the Urals were supposed to be at the top of the standings.
What happened . Malkin escaped. King was fired. At one time, the club was already on the edge of the playoffs. Then, however, everything worked out.
An interesting point . The head coach of the team Fedor Kanareikin was considered a failure. But, it seems, he jumped above his head.
5. Siberia - 90
What were waiting for . Fights for 12-16 places.
What happened . One of the prettiest teams in the first part of the championship. Then, unfortunately, the players were let down by the leadership, having managed to organize a financial crisis.
An interesting point . You must be able to do this: set a serious task, but not calculate the premium fund. Beauties!
6. CSKA - 89
What were waiting for . Judging by the selection, the team had to fight for a place in the eight. But it was lucky that the level of competitors was low.
What happened . The team was unable to repeat last year’s success, taking the place on the line below. But still I have to be happy.
An interesting point . A lot of CSKA players played in the national team. Amazing
7. Lokomotiv - 88
What were waiting for . When Vladimir Yurzinov Sr. came to replace the head coach, nothing good could be expected.
What happened . The management invited an overseas specialist. And for a team practicing hockey that is close to Canadian, this was the best solution. The result, however, could be better, but the first two coaches let us down.
An interesting point . Three trainers per season. Well done.
8. The Chemist - 84
What were waiting for . Someone was waiting for medals, the governor of the Moscow region - 1-2 places. The composition is a favorite of the Super League. But many predicted "zilch".
What happened . "Comedy Club" of the Russian championship. One example is exactly from the last round - see VIDEO in the postscript.
An interesting point . For whom did they come up with a “salary ceiling”?
9. Severstal - 81
What were waiting for . Actually this result was expected. On the outskirts of the eight.
What happened . And so it happened.
An interesting point . At the beginning of the season, Alexander Astashev was almost fired. But he successfully spent a couple of matches and forgot about his resignation.
10. Dynamo - 78
What were waiting for . Little given the summer crisis. The team could not strengthen - it was only losing players.
What happened . At the end of the championship, Dynamo gained momentum. And the cunning Vladimir Krikunov, perhaps, was planning something. Or maybe not.
An interesting point . The rally of the hockey players against the head coach in the first round of the championship.
11. "Lada" - 77
What were waiting for . They expected this club to close, as the owners did not have money.
What happened . Preservation of the traditions of Peter Vorobyov, when the score 1: 0 pleases more than 7: 6.
An interesting point . Due to the poor palace, the season for Lada may indeed be the last.
12. Neftekhimik - 70
What were waiting for . Another team without serious ambition. How to play - and play.
What happened . No surprises.
An interesting point . The head coach was Airat Kadeikin. Just by friendship with Rafik Yakubov.
13. HC MVD - 69
What were waiting for . This team took exactly the place that it could count on. Everyone would be surprised if they were above the 10th position.
What happened . Nikolay Solovyov spoiled the reputation of a specialist whose team “shoots” in the first year.
An interesting point . The only club that lost to Wings of the Soviets in the third round.
14. SKA - 65
What were waiting for . Fights for a place in the six.
What happened . Will share the prize with Chemist as one of the funniest clubs of the season. Although, by and large, no one expects anything from the coach Boris Mikhailov.
An interesting point . The players “melted” Mikhailov, but the press was told that they fully supported him.
15. The Knight - 63
What were waiting for . With Mike Krushelniski, the club was waiting for a place in the top ten, given the even selection of hockey players and the preservation of Korolyuk.
What happened . It was a shame. If certain people did not go into hockey, the team could compete for a convenient net in the playoffs.
An interesting point . Krushelniski found out about the dismissal of assistants (and the appointment of new ones) last.
16. Metallurg (Novokuznetsk) - 62
What were waiting for . Such a result was predicted.
What happened . 16th place. Perhaps they were lucky.
An interesting point . Sergey Nikolaev diagnosed the players a week after the appointment. Obscene.
17. "Tractor" - 53
What were waiting for . Fights for a place in the playoffs.
What happened . The young and not-so-rich Chelyabinsk team played with dignity, without leaving the Super League.
An interesting point . Goalkeepers Gelashvili and Mylnikov “ate” the legionnaire Alban.
18. "Cupid" - 47
What were waiting for . That the club will not repeat the last unsuccessful season in the Super League.
What happened . Repeated. However, with the coaches, of course, no luck.
An interesting point . During the off-season at the weekend, the players had to go to the coach at the base in the evening and celebrate.
19. "Wings of the Soviets" - 26
What were waiting for . All year, players have been waiting for them to pay for entering the Super League.
What happened . But in the end they paid extremely rarely. Last time - four months ago.
An interesting point . Team Director General Roman Khairetdinov even now says that the team remains in the Super League.
Alexey Shevchenko
TOTAL CHAMPIONSHIP TABLE
| M | Team | AND | AT | IN | N | BY | P | +/- | ABOUT |
|---|
| one | "AK Bars" | 54 | 35 | 3 | 7 | one | eight | 214-111 | 119 |
| 2 | "Vanguard" | 54 | 32 | 3 | 6 | 2 | eleven | 189-124 | 110 |
| 3 | "Salavat Yulaev" | 54 | thirty | one | 12 | one | ten | 152-108 | 105 |
| four | Metallurg Mg | 54 | thirty | 2 | 7 | one | 14 | 146-99 | 102 |
| five | "Siberia" | 54 | 26 | 3 | four | 2 | nineteen | 149-136 | 90 |
| 6 | CSKA | 54 | 27 | one | four | 2 | 20 | 153-139 | 89 |
| 7 | "Locomotive" | 54 | 25 | 2 | eight | one | 18 | 153-136 | 88 |
| eight | "Chemist" | 54 | 26 | 0 | five | one | 22 | 159-130 | 84 |
| 9 | Severstal | 54 | 24 | 2 | four | one | 23 | 137-139 | 81 |
| ten | "Dynamo" | 54 | 23 | one | five | 2 | 23 | 148-144 | 78 |
| eleven | "Lada" | 54 | 21 | 3 | 7 | one | 22 | 121-117 | 77 |
| 12 | Neftekhimik | 54 | nineteen | 2 | eight | one | 24 | 126-130 | 70 |
| 13 | HC MVD | 54 | nineteen | four | 2 | 2 | 27 | 147-171 | 69 |
| 14 | SKA | 54 | 18 | one | 7 | 2 | 26 | 137-158 | 65 |
| 15 | "The Knight" | 54 | 17 | one | four | 6 | 26 | 127-147 | 63 |
| sixteen | Metallurg Nk | 54 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 23 | 111-144 | 62 |
| 17 | "Tractor" | 54 | 12 | 2 | ten | 3 | 27 | 103-141 | 53 |
| 18 | "Amur" | 54 | eleven | one | 9 | 3 | thirty | 92-147 | 47 |
| nineteen | "Wings of Soviets" | 54 | five | one | four | five | 39 | 104-247 | 26 |
PS The promised video. Last match “Chemist” in the regular season. Away against Vityaz. We will not name the name of the “hero” - you can find out yourself if you wish.