Not even the coaches are safe in Russian minor-league hockey.

Tempers flared during a playoff game between THC and Izhstal in Russia's top minor league, resulting in a brawl between the team's coaches.

THC coach Alex Zhdahin was arguing a call with a referee during a break in play when he began jostling for space with coaches from Izhstal. The scuffle escalated quickly, with players from both teams entering the fray.

Izhstal coach Andrei Razin emerged from the scrum missing the top half of his suit and flexing his muscles to the crowd. He was eventually allowed to return to the team's bench and get partially dressed again after a lengthy (and topless) discussion with officials, but was ejected from the contest - along with Zhdahin - once the game resumed.

Izhstal won the game 3-2 in overtime, no doubt due to the momentum swing Razin provided.

- With h/t to Puck Daddy