The message reads, in part:
“I am happy to note that this wonderful project fulfils an important, much-needed mission and facilitates the promotion of ice hockey and a healthy and active lifestyle, as well as the development of the best traditions of Russian children’s and youth sports, and involves veterans in its activity. It is to a large extent thanks to the Night Hockey League that in cities and villages new hockey teams are being created and more people are gaining a wonderful opportunity to expand their social circles, meet like-minded people and try amateur sports.”