Roman Rotenberg, Slavat Yulaev Ufa, Evgeny Kuznetsov, SKA Saint Petersburg
Roman Rotenberg:
Roman Rotenberg is a Russian professional ice hockey coach and former player.
He is the head coach of SKA Saint Petersburg of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
Rotenberg was born in Leningrad, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union, on January 13, 1979.
He is the son of Boris Rotenberg, a Russian oligarch and close associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Rotenberg began his playing career with SKA Saint Petersburg in 1995.
He played for SKA Saint Petersburg for five seasons before moving to the United States to play for the Portland Winter Hawks of the Western Hockey League (WHL).
Rotenberg played for the Portland Winter Hawks for two seasons before being drafted by the Florida Panthers in the second round (35th overall) of the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
Rotenberg played for the Florida Panthers for four seasons before being traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2004.
He played for the Tampa Bay Lightning for two seasons before being traded to the New Jersey Devils in 2006.
Rotenberg played for the New Jersey Devils for one season before returning to SKA Saint Petersburg in 2007.
He retired from playing in 2011.
Rotenberg began his coaching career with SKA Saint Petersburg in 2012.
He led the team to the Gagarin Cup championship in 2015, 2017, and 2023.
Rotenberg was named the head coach of the Russian national ice hockey team in 2019.
He led the team to the gold medal at the 2019 IIHF World Championship.
Salavat Yulaev Ufa:
Salavat Yulaev Ufa is a Russian professional ice hockey team based in Ufa, Bashkortostan.
The team plays in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
Salavat Yulaev Ufa was founded in 1957 as Torpedo Ufa.
The team was renamed Salavat Yulaev Ufa in 1991 after Salavat Yulaev, a Bashkir national hero.
Salavat Yulaev Ufa has won the Gagarin Cup championship three times, in 2008, 2011, and 2023.
The team has also won the Continental Cup twice, in 1999 and 2000.
Salavat Yulaev Ufa is one of the most successful teams in the KHL.
The team has a strong tradition of developing young players.
Several Salavat Yulaev Ufa players have gone on to play for the Russian national ice hockey team.
Evgeny Kuznetsov:
Evgeny Kuznetsov is a Russian professional ice hockey player.
He currently plays for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Kuznetsov was born in Chelyabinsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union, on May 19, 1992.
He began his playing career with Traktor Chelyabinsk in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
Kuznetsov played for Traktor Chelyabinsk for three seasons before being drafted by the Washington Capitals in the first round (26th overall) of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft.
Kuznetsov played for the Washington Capitals for two seasons before being sent to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League (AHL) for the 2014–15 season.
Kuznetsov returned to the Washington Capitals for the 2015–16 season and has been a key player for the team ever since.
Kuznetsov is a skilled offensive player who is known for his playmaking ability and scoring touch.
He has been a member of the Russian national ice hockey team and has represented his country at the World Championships and the Winter Olympics.
SKA Saint Petersburg:
SKA Saint Petersburg is a Russian professional ice hockey team based in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The team plays in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).
SKA Saint Petersburg was founded in 1946 as the Leningrad Red Army Club.
The team was renamed SKA Saint Petersburg in 1996.
SKA Saint Petersburg is one of the most successful teams in the KHL.
The team has won the Gagarin Cup championship twice, in 2015 and 2017.
SKA Saint Petersburg has also won the Continental Cup twice, in 2008 and 2013.
SKA Saint Petersburg is a well-respected team in the KHL.
The team is known for its strong play and its ability to develop young players.
Several SKA Saint Petersburg players have gone on to play for the Russian national ice hockey team.
