On July 1, 2026, the Kristall Ice Arena at the Luzhniki Olympic Complex in Moscow hosted a landmark friendly hockey match between teams representing the Chambers of Commerce of Russia and the United States.
The event carried significant diplomatic weight, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations, restore direct communication, and mitigate distrust between the nations through sports. Vladislav Tretiak, President of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation, performed the ceremonial puck drop and emphasized the vital importance of international sports cooperation.
The highly spectacular and high-scoring game concluded with a 10-6 victory for the Russian "Red Machine" team.
The "hockey bridge" initiative was spearheaded by the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, and the Roscongress Foundation. According to two-time Olympic champion Vyacheslav Fetisov, plans are underway to hold a return match in the United States in the future.
Successfully hosting an event of such high caliber at the Kristall Arena once again underscores the flawless quality of engineering, construction, and technological equipment delivered by PROSTOR. We remain committed to developing infrastructure that brings people together and serves as a premier venue for landmark global events.
