SKA Saint Petersburg

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the club name?Hockey Club SKA (Sports Club of the Army)
2. What is the home city?Saint Petersburg, Russia
3. Why do so many fans go to SKA games?SKA games are exciting and the team has been very successful, so more than 10,000 people often come to watch them play. The lively atmosphere makes it a popular event in Russia.
4. How did SKA help the Russian national team win the 2018 Olympics?Many players who grew up playing for SKA were part of the Russian team that won gold in 2018. The club trains top Russian players so they can work well together in international tournaments.

Kontinental Hockey League (KHL): A premier professional ice hockey league, primarily based in Russia, featuring teams from multiple Eurasian countries.
Gagarin Cup: The championship trophy awarded to the winner of the KHL playoffs, analogous to the Stanley Cup in the NHL.
Gazprom: A major Russian state-controlled energy corporation that serves as the owner of SKA Saint Petersburg.
Sports Club of the Army: The literal translation of SKA, reflecting its historical origins and association with military sports organizations.