Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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The White Hall is unrecognizable today. Instead of the usual academic rigor, there's a sea of emotion, camera flashes, and the roar of enthusiastic voices. A true sporting celebration reigns at the Polytechnic: heroes are being honored who have accomplished what yesterday seemed almost impossible.
November 12 will forever be remembered in the history of Russian student hockey. It was on this day The Black Bears-Polytech hockey team won the Student Hockey League Super Cup for the first time in history.Three matches into a tense series, and here they are at the top: Polytechnic students defeated the reigning champions, proving their rightful place as the strongest.
The hall gradually fills. The players appear, reserved but with barely concealed pride in their eyes. Behind them are the coaching staff, the manager, and the press officer. And then the guests of honor:
Rector of the Polytechnic University, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Andrey Rudskoy; Head Coach of the Black Bears, Coach of the Dynamo Saint Petersburg Ice Sports Academy Roman Mikhalchenko; Three-time USSR Champion, World Champion among youth teams as part of the USSR national team, former head coach of the team Mikhail Panin; Head of the Sports Department of the Committee for Physical Culture and Sports of St. Petersburg Evgeniya Gruk; Director of the Institute of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism of SPbPU, Chairman of the St. Petersburg branch of the Student Sports Union of Russia Valery Sushchenko.
During the celebration, a replay of the fourth period of that very match is played on stage. The hall seems to transform into a grandstand—it seems like the spectators are about to start chanting, "Puck-boo! Puck-boo!" A sparkling performance by the team's cheerleaders adds to the excitement. Lively rhythms, vibrant costumes, and dynamic routines electrify the atmosphere, and even the most reserved guests can't sit still: some are dancing, others are clapping along to the rhythm.
And now comes the climax. Andrei Rudskoy and Valeri Sushchenko take the stage. In Andrei Ivanovich's hands is the very trophy for which the team had fought through fire and water: the SHL Russian Super Cup. He lifts it above his head along with team captain Alexander Butorin. One by one, the players take to the microphones and receive their university awards. The audience erupts in applause that seems never-ending.
These moments are more than just a ceremony. They are a symbol of unity, will, and faith in victory. This is the story that the Black Bears of Polytech wrote with their hockey sticks, their talent, and their indomitable spirit. And now it will become part of the Polytech legend—a legend that is only just beginning.
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