Heikkila leaves Neftekhimik
Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk has announced the departure from the club of head coach Kari Heikkila. The team is currently 13th in the Eastern Conference standings, after winning only four of fifteen games under Heikkila’s stewardship. The vacant post has been filled by Neftekhimik General Manager, Rafik Yakubov.