Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –
On May 6, 2025, the State University of Management opened an exhibition dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the SUM hockey team.
Rector Vladimir Stroev welcomed the guests and noted the importance of university sports.
“The number of people who are interested in the game in general and our team in particular is growing steadily. Many watch the matches of student hockey leagues and it is nice when our teams stand out with success. The guys finished the season quite confidently, the playoffs are ahead, I encourage everyone to go and support, because these are the most interesting matches. Congratulations on the intermediate end of the season and the St. Petersburg championship!” – concluded Vladimir Vitalyevich.
Also speaking at the opening was 2011 team player Dmitry Neidorf, who became a professional coach and opened his own hockey school in Moscow.
“It’s nice to visit my home university. I want to note the positive changes in the field of university sports. In 2011, when we started playing, it was more on a volunteer basis, and now the team is supported by both students and the rector’s office, which is very valuable. I wish today’s players to be united, we still communicate with our team and carry our friendship through life,” Dmitry noted.
The grand opening was concluded by the current captain of our university’s hockey team, Andrei Larin.
“Thank you to the rector’s office for opening the exhibition. It is especially nice to see those who previously defended the honor of our university. It is important that sports are actively developing at GUU: a student sports club has been created, there are curators from among the staff, the support of the rector’s office is felt, and not only during victories, but also when the team fails at something. This is very important and valuable for us. We strive to be the best, to occupy only the highest steps of the podium, and we will do everything to achieve this,” Andrey emphasized.
The GUU hockey team was founded in 2010, and the official start in the Moscow Student Hockey League is considered to be April 9, 2011.
Over 15 years, the team has become one of the most titled in the MSHL and pre-season tournaments, demonstrating consistent success. Among the key achievements are the Moscow championship among universities, victories in the Mayor’s Cup, bronze in the Russian Championship and success in the Bachelor and Master divisions.
In the 2024/2025 season, the team was updated, changing its nickname from “hippos” to “GUUsi” in honor of the unification of the university sports club. Now HC GUU plays in two capital leagues – MSHL and NSHL, occupying confident positions in the tournament tables.
The photo exhibition is located in the covered passage between the Administrative Building and the Flow Auditorium Building and reflects key moments in the team’s history, including outstanding matches, memorable seasons and player achievements. The exhibition will allow visitors to follow the team’s path from its founding to its current successes and inspire the further development of student hockey at the State University of Management.
Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 05/06/2025
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