Hockey Club Atlant Moscow Oblast (Russian: ХК Атлант Московская область, English: Atlas Hockey Club Moscow Region) was a Russian professional ice hockey team based in Mytishchi, Moscow Oblast. They were members of the Bobrov Division of the Kontinental Hockey League in the 2014–15 season, but have not been active since the 2015–16 season due to financial issues.
| Atlant Moscow Oblast | |
|---|---|
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| City | Mytishchi, Moscow Oblast |
| League | Kontinental Hockey League (2008–2015) Russian Superleague (2005–2008) |
| Conference | Western |
| Division | Tarasov |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Folded | 2015 |
| Home arena | Mytishchi Arena (capacity: 7,000) |
| Colours | |
| Affiliate | Mytishchinskie Atlanty (MHL) |
| Website | www.atlant-mo.ru |
| Franchise history | |
| Atlant Moscow Oblast 2008–2015 Khimik Moscow Oblast 2005–2008 Khimik Voskresensk 1953–2005 | |
History
editOverview
editAtlant was founded in 2005 when a team (Khimik) based in Voskresensk was relocated to Mytishchi. The old team traced its history back to 1953. Immediate success allowed Khimik to play in the Championship of the Soviet Union. Leading the team was playing-coach Nikolay Epshtein. In three years, Khimik was graduated to the top league of the Soviet Union. Three bronze medal results between 1965 and 1984 were capitulated in 1989 when the team achieved silver under prestigious head coach Vladimir Vasiliyev, a major accomplishment for a team from a small town. More impressive is how much successful homegrown talent has come out of the Khimik system, with names including future Stanley Cup winners such as Igor Larionov and Valeri Kamensky.
In the spring of 1998, the status of the team changed, representing not only the city of Voskresensk but also the entire Moscow Oblast. This event took place on their 45th anniversary. During the 2005–06 season, the team relocated within the Moscow Oblast, from Voskresensk to Mytishchi. Following this, the team changed its name to Atlant, prior to its inclusion in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Their new team logo features a Central Asian Shepherd Dog.[1]
Recent history
editAtlant signed NHL goaltender Ray Emery to a single year contract on July 9, 2008. The deal was reportedly worth in excess of $2 million, plus bonuses.[2]
Atlant and Emery had several issues, including Emery attacking the team trainer[3] and his temporary refusal to return to the team after the KHL break over a contract dispute. Emery was upset that his pay was in rubles that were not inflation protected.[4] He returned to the team shortly after [5] to play the remainder of the season.
Honors
editChampions
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Pajulahti Cup (1): 2007
Runners-up
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Gagarin Cup (1): 2011
Season-by-season KHL records
editNote: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, OTW = Overtime/shootout wins, OTL = Overtime/shootout losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
| Season | GP | W | OTW | L | OTL | Pts | GF | GA | Finish | Top Scorer | Playoffs |
| 2008–09 | 56 | 35 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 122 | 189 | 111 | 2nd, Bobrov | Sergei Mozyakin (76 points: 34 G, 42 A; 56 GP) | Lost in Quarterfinals, 1–3 (Metallurg Magnitogorsk) |
| 2009–10 | 56 | 24 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 101 | 173 | 137 | 2nd, Tarasov | Sergei Mozyakin (66 points: 27 G, 39 A; 56 GP) | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 1–3 (Lokomotiv Yaroslavl) |
| 2010–11 | 54 | 21 | 11 | 16 | 6 | 91 | 138 | 115 | 2nd, Tarasov | Sergei Mozyakin (61 points: 31 G, 27 A; 34 GP) | Lost in Gagarin Cup Finals, 1–4 (Salavat Yulaev Ufa) |
| 2011–12 | 54 | 20 | 11 | 19 | 4 | 86 | 130 | 134 | 2nd, Tarasov | Nikolay Zherdev (40 points: 16 G, 24 A; 53 GP) | Lost in Conference Semifinals, 2–4 (SKA Saint Petersburg) |
| 2012–13 | 52 | 23 | 4 | 21 | 8 | 73 | 137 | 141 | 4th, Tarasov | Nikolay Zherdev (37 points: 13 G, 24 A; 39 GP) | Lost in Conference Quarterfinals, 1–4 (SKA Saint Petersburg) |
| 2013–14 | 54 | 19 | 8 | 22 | 5 | 78 | 123 | 120 | 4th, Tarasov | Alexander Kadeikin (23 points: 8 G, 15 A; 54 GP) | Did not qualify |
| 2014–15 | 60 | 23 | 4 | 25 | 8 | 85 | 158 | 161 | 4th, Bobrov | Sergei Shmelyov (37 points: 9 G, 28 A; 55 GP) | Did not qualify |
Players
editNotable alumni
editHall-of-Famers
editPlayers
- Igor Larionov, C, 1978–81, inducted 2008
Triple Gold Club
editPlayers
- Valeri Kamensky, LW, 1982–85, inducted June 10, 1996, Stanley Cup win vs. Florida Panthers
- Igor Larionov, C, 1978–81, inducted June 7, 1997, Stanley Cup win vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Scoring Champions
editFirst round draft picks
edit- 2009: Yevgeny Molotilov (11th overall), Stefan Stepanov (20th overall) and Alexander Shevchenko (21st overall)
- 2010: none
- 2011: Arseni Khatsey (9th overall) and Artur Gavrus (18th overall)
List of Khimik/Atlant players selected in the NHL Entry Draft
edit- 1989: Roman Oksiuta (New York Rangers) (202nd overall)
- 1990: Vyacheslav Kozlov (Detroit Red Wings) (45th overall), Valeri Zelepukin (New Jersey Devils) (221st overall), Sergei Selyanin (Winnipeg Jets) (224th overall)
- 1991: Igor Ulanov (Winnipeg Jets) (203rd overall)
- 1992: Alexander Cherbayev (San Jose Sharks) (51st overall), Evgeny Garanin (Winnipeg Jets) (228th overall)
- 1994: Sergei Berezin (Toronto Maple Leafs) (256th overall)
- 1998: Andrei Markov (Montreal Canadiens) (162nd overall), Yevgeny Pastukh St. Louis Blues (225th overall), Andrei Yershov (Chicago Blackhawks) (240th overall)
- 2001: Evgeny Gamalei (New Jersey Devils) (257th overall)
- 2003: Dmitri Chernykh (New Jersey Devils) (48th overall)
References
edit- ^ Алабай (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2010-07-01. Retrieved 3 August 2010.
- ^ "Emery signs one-year deal with Russian team". TSN. Archived from the original on 30 March 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Emery attack on YouTube". Sportsnet.ca. Archived from the original on 4 June 2009. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Sunday roundup: Latest on Hawks, Hossa, Emery and Bruins' run". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on February 10, 2009. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Source: Emery heads back to Russia". Sportsnet.ca. February 10, 2009. Archived from the original on 4 June 2009. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
External links
edit- Atlant Official Website (in Russian)