Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg

Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg is a professional ice hockey team based in Yekaterinburg, Russia, competing in the Kontinental Hockey League (KHL). Founded in 2006, the club represents one of the major industrial and cultural centres of the Ural region. The team plays its home games at Uralets Arena and competes in the KHL’s Eastern Conference. Avtomobilist is known for its red, white, and black colours, as well as its association with the city’s automotive industry. The club has grown into a competitive KHL side and reached the Gagarin Cup semifinals in 2024, marking its best playoff result at the time.