Chernyshev Division

The KHL's Chernyshev Division was formed in 2008 as part of the league's inauguration. It is one of 4 divisions. It is named in honor of Arkady Chernyshev; Soviet Master of Sports, IIHF Hall of Fame inductee and former Dynamo Moscow head coach.
==Division lineups==
===2009–2010===
With the geographical alignment of the divisions for the 2009–10 season, the Chernyshev division became part of the Eastern Conference of the KHL.
* Avangard Omsk
* Salavat Yulaev Ufa
* Barys Astana
* Sibir Novosibirsk
* Amur Khabarovsk
* Metallurg Novokuznetsk
==History==
===2008–2009===
In the first KHL season, the division alignment was determined by team strength.
* Ak Bars Kazan (division winner)
* Barys Astana
* Dynamo Moscow
* Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk
* Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod
* Vityaz Chekhov
Category:Kontinental Hockey League