“Bisons have more strength this year while keeping the same coach and game philosophy,” CSKA head coach Dimitris Itoudis said. “They have creators and athleticism. We played two good away games, overall it will be our third game in five days with three trips so our goal will be to use the energy of all our players and remain focused all game.”
The Army Men will miss Victor Khryapa (broken wrist), Aaron Jackson (broken face bones) and Anton Astapkovich (sprained ankle).
Short dossier
Bisons Loimaa, Finland
Founded: 1964
Colors: red, white
Home arena: Energia Areena (3.000 seats)
President: Marko Toivalo
Head coach: Greg Gibson
Website: www.bisons.fi
Trophy case: 2-time Finnish champion (2011-12, 2012-13), Finnish vice-champion (2014-15)