Nizhny Novgorod's "Torpedo" held its first training session at the new arena.

      September 2, 2026 17:35 Sports The new KHL season starts in a couple of days, so Nizhny Novgorod's "Torpedo" continues its preseason preparation. On September 2, the hockey players held their first practice on the ice of the new "Volga Arena" at Strelka. The day before, the team's forward Sergey Goncharuk showed how he transported his bag from the KRK "Nagorny" to the new palace. "Torpedo, welcome home!" - wrote the club representatives on social media, posting footage from the practice.

      Let us remind you that the "Volga Arena," with a capacity of 12,000 spectators, was put into operation in August. The opening of the complex is planned for the near future. On August 28, the new arena was visited by Russian President Vladimir Putin. He interacted with young hockey players from children's teams and left autographs on a stick, a jersey, and a poster. The first home match for "Torpedo" at the new venue is scheduled for September 14. The Nizhny Novgorod team will play against Kazan's "Ak Bars." On September 7, a test match involving "Chayka" is supposed to take place at the arena. Today, ticket sales for the first home series of games also started. The price of individual tickets reaches 9,900 rubles. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major 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+.