MINSK, 3 January (BelTA) – The Christmas tournament is a true celebration for ice hockey lovers and athletes, forward of Ukraine Team Sergei Varlamov, who played for many clubs, including HC Minsk Dinamo. during his active playing career.
“It is always joyful to score the first goal. It is a great feeling and we play hockey for it. Our team hopes to make it to the top three at the Minsk tournament. This is a very good event, very well-organized. We will try to show good and high-quality hockey here. This event is a true celebration for ice hockey lovers and athletes,” Sergei Varlamov noted.
Ukraine defeated Switzerland 4-1 in the opening match of the 16th Christmas Amateur Ice Hockey Tournament for the Prize of the President of Belarus in Minsk.
All the games of the Christmas Amateur Ice Hockey Tournament will be played at the Chizhovka Arena. The proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the Mozyr orphanage. The children from the Mozyr orphanage will be invited to attend the games of the Christmas tournament. A ticket for an evening game played at the big rink of the Chizhovka Arena is Br5. All other games can be attended for free.
The Belarus President's Team won its 12th title defeating Russia 8-5 last year. Bronze went to Finland that bear the UAE 6-3.
The tournament has been organized by the President's Sports Club, the Belarusian Ice Hockey Federation, the Sports and Tourism Ministry, and the Minsk City Hall.