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On Wednesday Admiral Vladivostok team announced that the team would be missing the upcoming 2020/2021 KHL season due to authorities of Primorye region deciding to suspending funding for professional sports teams to save the funds in fight against Covid-19.

On Thursday KHL announced that they have accepted teams' request and will allow team to miss the next season, however stating that the club will continue operating. Teams junior team will continue playing in the junior league. Teams plan is to return to the KHL for 2021/2022 season.

The following is the statement from KHL President Alexei Morozov:

We are sorry to announce that Admiral will be unable to take part in next season’s KHL championship. Fans of the team should not worry: the club will continue. The situation with the on-going spread of COVID-19 is far from simple and, at the current time, it is not possible to assess the consequences of pandemic. We tried to find ways to help Admiral compete next season, but the regional governor made this decision in response to the situation on the ground. Issues affecting players currently under contract with the club are under control and will be resolved.

The KHL remains in contact with its member clubs, as well as federal and local government officials. The league would ask everyone involved with hockey to avoid making hasty decisions in the face of this situation. We have the time and opportunity to work together to discuss all of these issues as they emerge and find solutions that offer the greatest benefit to all concerned – players, clubs and fans alike.

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