On February 15, 2024, at the Palace of Sports in Kazan, an official KHL regular season match took place between Ak Bars (Kazan) and Metallurg (Magnitogorsk).
The Palace of Sports recently completed a full-scale renovation and modernization of its sports equipment, incorporating PROSTOR’s advanced technologies. As part of this upgrade, the main arena was equipped with a state-of-the-art injury-safe hockey board, fully compliant with KHL regulations and ready to host professional international-level games.
Innovative Safety Solutions for Professional Hockey
Hockey is one of the most high-impact sports, combining high speeds and intense physical play. Ensuring player safety is a top priority, and PROSTOR has developed one of the world’s most advanced injury-safe board systems.
The SafetyFence (SFB) board system, installed at the Kazan Arena, features:
An active shock-absorption system
15mm-thick seamless acrylic shielding, mounted without posts
A durable polycarbonate profile for added flexibility and safety
During the game, the high-tech active shock absorption system was put to the test. Designed by PROSTOR’s engineering team, this system features intelligent structural solutions that allow both the acrylic shielding and the boards themselves to absorb impacts—even in curved and pre-radius sections. This innovation reduces impact forces on players by nearly 50% compared to traditional boards, significantly lowering the risk of injuries.
In a tense and thrilling match, Ak Bars emerged victorious with a 2:1 win!
We look forward to seeing many more unforgettable moments and victorious games on this state-of-the-art home arena, where player safety is a top priority!
