Wikipedia - Bars Kazan

Bars Kazan (Russian: Хоккейный клуб «Барс») is a Russian professional ice hockey team from Kazan, who compete in the Supreme Hockey League (VHL). The club is affiliated as a feeder club for the Ak Bars Kazan organization of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

History

The team was founded in 2009 by Ak Bars Kazan as a farm team and registered to play in the highest Junior Hockey League in Russia, the MHL. The team, also known as JHC Bars, achieved the best placement in the 2013–14 season when it finished the main round in first place and reached the semi-finals in the play-offs for the Kharlamov Cup.

In the summer of 2014, the management of AK Bars re-structured their affiliate team, so that Bars Kazan was promoted to the second-tier professional level in the Supreme Hockey League (VHL). Fellow affiliate team, Irbis Kazan, was then to be elevated from the MHLB to take their place the MHL.

In the 2014–15 season, Bars Kazan finished in last place in the league and thus missed the play-offs.

Bars is a professional ice hockey team that is based in the city of Moscow, Russia. The team was founded in 1946 and has since become one of the most successful ice hockey teams in the country. Bars is known for its strong defensive play and aggressive style of offense, which has helped the team win numerous championships over the years.

The team's home arena is the VTB Ice Palace, which has a seating capacity of over 12,000 spectators. Bars has a loyal fan base that is known for their passionate support of the team, both at home and on the road.

Bars is made up of a talented roster of players from around the world, including Russia, Canada, and the United States. The team is led by head coach Dmitry Kvartalnov, who has a wealth of experience in the sport and has helped guide Bars to many victories over the years.

Overall, Bars is a formidable opponent on the ice and is known for its strong team spirit and dedication to the sport. Whether playing at home or on the road, Bars always puts on an exciting and entertaining show for fans of ice hockey.