Nizhny Novgorod HC "Start" faced funding issues.

      The first vice-president of the Russian Band Hockey Federation, Evgeny Ivanushkin, spoke about the difficulties faced by the Nizhny Novgorod hockey club "Start." According to him, the main task for the team now remains to resolve the issue of financing and participation in the Russian championship. In response to a question about the construction of a covered ice arena, he noted that discussions are ongoing.

      "Vasily Ivanovich Sukhanov, who is responsible for the team in Nizhny Novgorod, promises that the palace will be built. We are looking forward to it very much. I even know that there is a project. We are discussing this matter with the authorities of Nizhny Novgorod. But right now, there are problems with financing the team in Nizhny Novgorod, where it is probably a priority to resolve the issue of 'Start's' participation in the Russian championship," Ivanushkin stated during a live broadcast on June 12.

      Recall that according to the results of the completed season, "Start" took eighth place in the standings. After a technical defeat and a penalty for a canceled match with "Kuzbass," the club began personnel changes. The executive director of the team, Alexander Lyutov, was dismissed. Later, the club announced the termination of cooperation with the coaching staff. Since April 1, the head coach of the Nizhny Novgorod team has been 53-year-old Eduard Saksonov. He previously played for "Start," then worked in the coaching staff, and now has taken the helm of the team for the fourth time. In addition, the club announced a restructuring of the roster. Nine hockey players have left the team. Earlier, it was reported that the management of BC "Pari NN" denied information about salary arrears. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod." When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.