HC Atlant Moscow

Infobox KHL team
clubname = Atlant Moscow


fullname = HC Atlant Moscow Oblast 2008-Present
*Khimik Moscow Oblast 1998-2008
*Khimik Voskresensk 1957-1998
*Khimik Moscow 1955-1957
*Khimik Voskresensk 1953-55
nickname = "Atlas"
founded = 1953
dissolved =
based_in = Mytishchi, Moscow flagicon|Moscow_Oblast
arena = Mytishchi Arena
capacity = 9000
league = KHL 2008-Present
*"Russian Superleague" 2001-2008
*"Russian Hockey League" 1996-1999
*"Intl. Hockey League" 1992-1996
*"CIS Championship" 1991-1992
*"USSR Championship" 1953-1991
division = Bobrov
conference =
history =
team_color = color box|#22246E color box|#FDBD13
owner =
gm =
head_coach = Fedor Kanareikin
captain =
honors =
affiliates =
website = http://www.atlant-mo.ru/

HC Atlant Moscow Oblast ( _ru. ХК Атлант Московская область) is a professional ice hockey team based in Mytishchi, Moscow Oblast, Russia. They are members of the Bobrov Division of the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL).

History

Atlant Moscow was founded on December 20th, 1953, then under the name Khimik (1953-2008) in Voskresensk. Khimik played its first game on December 27th, 1953. Immediate success allowed Khimik to play in the Championship of the USSR. Leading the team was playing-coach Nikolai Epstein. In three short years, Khimik was graduated to the top league of the Soviet Union. 3 bronze medal results between 1965-1984 were capitulated in 1989 when the team achieved silver under prestigious head coach Vladimir Vasiliyev ( _ru. Владимира Васильева), a major accomplishment for a team from a small town. More impressive is how much successful homegrown talent as come out of the Khimik system, withs 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 region. 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 it's name to Atlant, prior to its inclusion in the Kontinental Hockey League. Their new team logo features a sheep dog.It is important to note that following their move to Mytishchi, "an expansion team" was awarded to the city of Voskresensk to play out of the historic Podmoskovie Stadium. Though associated, these teams are not to be confused.

Recent history

Atlant signed NHL goaltender Ray Emery to a single year contract on July 9th 2008. The deal was reportedly worth in excess of $2 million plus bonuses. [http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=242925&lid=headline&lpos=secStory_main]

NHL Alumni

Valeri Kamensky (1982-85, 2003-05),
Vyacheslav Kozlov (1987-91, 2004-05),
Igor Larionov (1978-81),
German Titov (1982-92, 2003-05)

Honors

Winners

*Pajulahti Cup: 1:: 2007

Runners-up

*Championship of the USSR: 1:: 1989

Other notable achievements

*Championship of the USSR Bronze Prize: 1965, 1970, 1984, 1990

Current roster

"As of October 6, 2008"

External links

* [http://www.hckhimik.ru/ Atlant Official Website]
* [http://www.hhof.com/html/GamesSummarySS.shtml Khimik stats from Super Series]