SPbPU Hockey Club "Black Bears -- Politekh" Sets New League Record with Impressive Season

The Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) hockey club "Black Bears -- Politekh" concluded the 2024-2025 season with impressive results, showcasing their skills in multiple tournaments. The team achieved victories in all competitions they participated in, playing 36 games and winning 35 matches. This outstanding performance includes setting a new league record by winning 25 consecutive matches without defeat in the St. Petersburg Student Hockey League Championship (SHL SPb) first stage. Notably, the team's achievements include winning the Saint Petersburg Championship Cup, SHL 3Èù3 Hockey Tournament, SHL SPB Regular Championship, SHL SPB Championship, and the All-Russian Final of the SHL Championship. Additionally, individual players were recognized for their exceptional performances, with Roman Mikhalchenko being named Best Coach, and Gleb Sedykh being named Best Scorer.

Key Takeaways:

• The "Black Bears -- Politekh" hockey club, representing the Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University, secured a notable 35 wins in 36 games, showcasing their dominance in the 2024-2025 season.
• The team set a new league record by winning 25 consecutive matches without defeat in the St. Petersburg Student Hockey League Championship (SHL SPb) first stage.
• SPbPU "Black Bears -- Politekh" players achieved victories in all tournaments they participated in, including the Saint Petersburg Championship Cup, SHL 3Èù3 Hockey Tournament, SHL SPB Regular Championship, and SHL SPB Championship.
• The team also won the All-Russian Final of the SHL Championship, demonstrating their exceptional skills in national competitions.
• Notable individual achievements included Roman Mikhalchenko being named Best Coach, and Gleb Sedykh being named Best Scorer.
• Other award recipients were Bogdan Olikhin (Best Goalkeeper), Yaroslav Abornev (Most Valuable Player), Ivan Balykin (Best Playoff Scorer), and Igor Ranyev (Best Player of the Final Series).
• The team's social network presence was also recognized, with the "Black Bears -- Polytech" hockey club winning in the "Best VK social network" nomination.

Statistics:

• 35 wins in 36 games during the 2024-2025 season.
• 25 consecutive matches won without defeat in the St. Petersburg Student Hockey League Championship (SHL SPb) first stage.
• Participation in and victories in the following tournaments:

- Saint Petersburg Championship Cup

- SHL 3Èù3 Hockey Tournament

- SHL SPB Regular Championship

- SHL SPB Championship

- All-Russian Final of the SHL Championship

• Awards received by individual players:

- Roman Mikhalchenko (Best Coach)

- Bogdan Olikhin (Best Goalkeeper)

- Gleb Sedykh (Best Scorer)

- Yaroslav Abornev (Most Valuable Player)

- Ivan Balykin (Best Playoff Scorer)

- Igor Ranyev (Best Player of the Final Series)

Sources:

• Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University -- Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University
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