Coach Dmitry Kokorev has left the hockey club “Lada.” The contract was terminated by mutual agreement. This was reported by the press service of the Tolyatti club.

“We wish Dmitry Alexandrovich all the best and thank him for his contributions!” the team’s statement reads.

The 46-year-old coach joined the “Lada” coaching staff on October 24, 2025. He began his coaching career in 2014 with the MHL team “Russian Knights.” Additionally, he has worked at the VHL level and within the framework of Russia’s youth and junior national teams. In January 2023, he took on the role of acting head coach for “Sochi.” During the 2024/2025 season, Kokorev was part of the coaching team for “Vityaz.”