Neftekhimik have signed Head Coach Igor Grishin

04.06.2025

Dear Friends, we have important news!

The Neftekhimik hockey club announces the appointment of a new Head Coach – Igor Vladimirovich Grishin. He is an experienced specialist with a bright coaching biography and serious achievements.

Igor Vladimirovich is a master of his craft, whose path includes working with leading Russian clubs and the junior team. In the 2024/2025 season, he led Dynamo (St. Petersburg) to the semi–finals of the Petrov Cup, in 2022/2023, he helped Khimik (Voskresensk) to get VHL gold, for which he was recognized as the best coach of the league.

Key Achievements:

Winner of the World Cup Challenge (U17)
Winner of the Petrov Cup (2023)
Bronze of the JHL (2021) and VHL (2025)
VHL Best Coach
Winner of the Four Nations tournaments

Neftekhimik Director General Igor Larionov:
“Igor Vladimirovich knows how to give teams a bright, attacking hockey based on a great team play. His creative approach to training and ability to work with young players are in line with our philosophy. We believe that under his leadership the team will reach a new level.”

Welcome to Neftekhimik!

We wish Igor Vladimirovich great success, a strong team and many victories!

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