On November 5, 2026, Ukrainian hockey experiences one of the busiest matchdays in its calendar: four national teams—the women's, the U-18 youth, the U-20 junior, and the senior national team—will compete in international tournaments. According to Sport RBC.UA, citing the Ice Hockey Federation of Ukraine, the matches will take place across different divisions and formats, culminating in a landmark event for the senior national team: the debut of Oleksandr Bobkin as head coach.
Women's team opens the day against Lithuania
The Ukrainian women's national team, led by Yevhen Alipov, took to the ice first. At 12:00 Kyiv time, the team began its match against Lithuania as part of the European Nations Cup. For both sides, this match is an opportunity to earn points and test their form ahead of the next stages. Notably, no live stream is scheduled for this encounter, so fans will have to follow the progress through reports and summaries.
U-18 youth team vs. Romania at the Four Nations Tournament
At 16:00, the U-18 youth team will play in the Four Nations Tournament. Ruslan Borysenko's squad will face their peers from Romania, who represent Division 2A. This match serves as preparation for the young generation for more significant tournaments, and the live stream will be available on the official YouTube channel of the Ice Hockey Federation of Ukraine.
U-20 junior team: facing the elite division
Shortly after, at 16:30, the U-20 junior team will start their match. Andriy Sryubko's side will play against Norway, which competes in the elite division of the World Junior Championships. This encounter with a higher-level opponent provides the Ukrainian juniors with valuable experience and a benchmark for further development. The match will also be broadcast on the FHU YouTube channel.
Oleksandr Bobkin's debut: national team vs. Poland
The Ukrainian national team will close out the matchday. Oleksandr Bobkin will lead the senior team as head coach for the first time in his career in a match against Poland. The game will take place in Sosnowiec, where Poland is hosting the first stage of the European Nations Cup. The match begins at 21:00 Kyiv time, with a pre-match studio show opening 15 minutes prior, at 20:45. The live broadcast of the Poland vs. Ukraine match will be shown by the "Kyivstar TV" platform.
Summary of the day: four teams, three streaming platforms
Thus, on November 5, Ukrainian hockey will showcase four levels of training—from the women's team to the senior squad. Fans can watch live streams of the U-18 and U-20 matches on the Ice Hockey Federation of Ukraine's YouTube channel, while the key match of the day against Poland will be broadcast by "Kyivstar TV." The women's team will play without a live stream, but their result will still contribute to the overall picture of this busy matchday.
