KHL Opening Cup game interrupted and cancelled

The KHL Opening Cup game between the Salavat Yulaev and Atlant was interrupted in the 15th minute because of the tragedy in Yaroslavl.

The head of the KHL Alexander Medvedev addressed the fans in the stands asking them to honor the players and coaches of Lokomotiv with a minute’s silence. Then he took the teams to the dressing rooms for consultations on whether the match should be continued.

After 20 minutes, Medvedev addressed the fans again, saying the players had asked him to cancel the game. The public in Ufa stadium applauded and the match was cancelled.

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