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16 July 2018, 16:30 Weekly Round-up

Back to work – the KHL week in review
It’s the start of pre-season for most KHL clubs – and in Minsk the fans are getting a work-out as well as the players. Dynamo Moscow had a visit from an old friend, and the summer trades keep on going.
14 July 2018, 10:00 Preseason

New Faces in the KHL – coaching’s Foreign Legion
With less than two months to go until the start of the new season, KHL.ru begins a series of articles introducing you to the players and coaches who are preparing to make their debuts in the league. First up, we’re looking at the foreign coaches joining the competition this summer and hoping to join Mike Keenan on the list of hockey masterminds to come from outside of Russia and win the Gagarin Cup.
9 July 2018, 16:00 Weekly Round-up

Look who’s back! The KHL week in review
A clutch of old favorites confirmed their return to the league this week, next season’s schedule was announced – and not everyone was impressed with Brazil at the World Cup.
2 July 2018, 21:00 Weekly Round-up

English by phone and pre-season plans – the KHL week in review
Who talked cellphones to perfect his English? Who’s going where in the summer warm-up tournaments? All this and more in the review of the week.
25 June 2018, 15:30 Weekly Round-up

Trans-Atlantic trading – the KHL week in review
Russian talent lit up the NHL draft, Kovalchuk headed West and Jokerit strengthened its roster ahead of the new season.
24 June 2018, 17:00 News

King Kovalchuk!
Two-time Gagarin Cup winner, Olympic Champion and multiple World Champion Ilya Kovalchuk is heading for Los Angeles. After weighing offers from four NHL teams, Kovi decided to join the Kings after his departure from SKA at the end of the season.
24 June 2018, 15:25 News

20 Russians drafted in best result since 2004
Day two of the NHL draft saw 16 more Russian players selected, taking the 2018 total to 20. That’s the best result since 2004.
23 June 2018, 19:00 News

Andrei Svechnikov – what you need to know
Andrei Svechnikov, the #2 pick in this year’s NHL draft, is the highest-ranked Russian since Nail Yakupov was the first name chosen in 2012. And he’s in good company: there hasn’t been a Russian drafted as second pick since 2004 when Evgeny Malkin was selected right after Alexander Ovechkin.
23 June 2018, 15:00 News

Kravtsov and Denisenko – from the KHL to the first round
Two of the KHL’s emerging stars were selected in the first round of the NHL draft in Dallas. Traktor’s Vitaly Kravtsov was chosen by the New York Rangers as the ninth pick overall – slightly higher than many pundits expected. Grigory Denisenko was #15 in draft and is joining the Florida Panthers organization. A fourth Russian, Alexander Alexeyev, was chosen by Stanley Cup winner Washington Capitals with the final pick of the first round.
23 June 2018, 14:06 News

A big year for Russian prospects
The 2018 NHL draft is underway – and it’s already looking like a vintage year for young Russian talent.
18 June 2018, 16:00 Weekly Round-up

High summer – the KHL week in review
It’s hot outside, everyone’s on vacation and there’s the FIFA World Cup going on. But even in the down season, there’s still a bit of KHL news to keep up with.
11 June 2018, 17:00 Weekly Round-up

Coaching changes and a reformed Devil – the KHL week in review
Who are the new faces behind the benches in the KHL, and which defenseman promises to be an angel after leaving SKA for the Devils?
4 June 2018, 18:30 Weekly Round-up

Coaching changes and rock stars at SKA – the KHL week in review
There’s big news behind the benches at two of the league’s top clubs – and the prospect of Johnny Depp in a SKA jersey.
28 May 2018, 21:00 Weekly Round-up

Celebrate the old, prepare for the new – the KHL week in review
Last week saw the KHL closing ceremony, a festival of glitz and goals. It also brought news about the coming season – its schedule and some of its new faces.
28 May 2018, 16:01 Transfers

Britain’s Big Ben comes to the KHL
The KHL is about to welcome its first ever British player. From a land more widely associated with soccer, and the mysteries of cricket, Ben O’Connor is heading to Kazakhstan to play for Barys next season.
24 May 2018, 21:00 Officially

Glamour, glitz and goal-getters – the KHL Closing Ceremony
24 May 2018, 08:00 Officially

We need to promote our clubs and the KHL brand: directors react to meeting
Just before the Closing Ceremony for the 10th anniversary KHL season, the directors of the league’s member clubs held a meeting. In the course of the discussions, league president Dmitry Chernyshenko led a review of the season just gone, unveiled the new team rankings, and explained the league’s future development strategy and the projected schedule for the coming season.
23 May 2018, 23:30 Officially

Dmitry Chernyshenko: the coming season will bring even more exciting hockey
KHL President Dmitry Chernyshenko spoke about the key details from Wednesday’s meeting of club directors.
23 May 2018, 23:00 Officially

KHL Club Directors Meet in Moscow
The Directors and General Managers of the KHL clubs met in Moscow to assess this year’s 10th anniversary season, discuss the calendar for 2018/19 and talk about the further development of the league as far as 2023.
21 May 2018, 16:50 Weekly Round-up

Swedish gold, the KHL in the Hockey Hall of Fame – the KHL week in review
A tough tournament for Russia ended in delight for Sweden as the Tre Kronor became World Champion once again on Sunday night. Elsewhere, there was international recognition for the KHL’s development and a Dynamic flurry of transfer activity.
21 May 2018, 01:46 2018 World Championships

Sweden claims World crown, Everberg wins back-to-back titles
Sweden is World Champion once again, claiming its second successive gold medal after a shoot-out win against surprise package Switzerland. Neftekhimik’s Dennis Everberg collected his second World triumph as part of the Swedish roster, while game-winning goalie Anders Nilsson is familiar to fans of Ak Bars after he helped them to the 2015 Gagarin Cup Final. Nilsson’s back-up, Magnus Hellberg, is another KHL representative, currently at Kunlun Red Star. Earlier in the day, Team USA claimed bronze with a 4-1 win over Canada.
19 May 2018, 23:46 2018 World Championships

Swiss sensation sinks Canada, Sweden seeks repeat title
An eventful pair of semi-final games saw defending champion Sweden power past the USA with a 6-0 scoreline. Then Switzerland shocked Canada with a 3-2 victory to set up a repeat of the 2013 World Championship final.
18 May 2018, 01:54 2018 World Championships

Canada edges Russia, Latvia battles in vain
World Championship quarter-final day brought battling defeats for Russia and Latvia in Copenhagen. The Russians went down to Canada in overtime, while Latvia pushed defending champion Sweden all the way before losing 2-3. In Herning, the USA defeated the Czech Republic 3-2 and Switzerland shocked Finland by the same scoreline.
16 May 2018, 00:52 2018 World Championships

Russia to face Canada test, Latvia reaches last 8 – the KHL in Copenhagen
The big clash is ON! Russia will face Canada in Thursday’s World Championship quarter-final after finishing second in Group A behind Sweden. A 1-3 loss to the Swedes on Tuesday night set up the Trans-Atlantic classic. Latvia also had plenty to cheer after a 1-0 victory over Denmark saw the Baltic State pip the host nation to a place in the QF.
15 May 2018, 00:38 2018 World Championships

Gusev scores, Russia wins, Latvia tests Canada - the KHL in Copenhagen
Nikita Gusev got his first goal of this year’s World Championship to help Russia beat Slovakia 4-0 and maintain its hopes of securing top spot in Group A. In Group B, meanwhile, Latvia took Canada to overtime as it warmed up for a showdown with Denmark to determine who will claim the remaining quarter-final berth.
14 May 2018, 00:24 2018 World Championships

Russia rests ahead of Slovak test – the KHL in Copenhagen
It was a quiet day for Russia – and for Czech goalie David Rittich – but there were goals aplenty elsewhere as the group phase of the World Championship nears its end.
13 May 2018, 02:34 2018 World Championships

Gusev happy, Belarus distraught
Nikita Gusev returned to action with two assists as Russia earned a tight 4-3 win over Switzerland, but it was a disastrous day for Belarus as a 0-4 loss to Austria saw the country drop out of the Elite Pool for the first time since 2003. In Herning, Eeli Tolvanen had a goal and an assist as Finland shocked Canada with a 5-1 victory.
12 May 2018, 14:46 2018 World Championships

Tolvanen and Gusev set to play, Belarus in trouble – the KHL in Copenhagen
The final roster places are being filled, and two stars of the KHL season are about to appear in this year’s World Championship for the first time. SKA’s Nikita Gusev is ready to play for Russia, while former Jokerit star Eeli Tolvanen is heading over the Atlantic to join Finland. Belarus would love to fly in some top-class talent of its own: Friday’s 0-3 loss against the Czechs means the team’s survival hopes hang on a Saturday showdown against Austria.
11 May 2018, 01:27 2018 World Championships

First loss for Russia – the KHL in Copenhagen
Russia went down to its first defeat of the World Championship after a Boston blast led the Czech Republic to an overtime win. Elsewhere, Latvia took team USA all the way before going down in overtime. Connor McDavid’s hat-trick for Canada paced a 5-0 victory over Norway and Slovakia beat France 3-1.
10 May 2018, 01:03 2018 World Championships

Getting ready for a Czech test – the KHL in Copenhagen
After three shut-out victories against the World Championship outsiders, Russia’s task gets tougher on Thursday when it faces the Czech Republic. Next season’s Metallurg Magnitogorsk head coach runs the rule over that game, while Belarus continues to struggle despite switching its staff mid-tournament.
8 May 2018, 07:32 2018 World Championships

Russia wins big but now the hard work starts – the KHL in Copenhagen
For the third time in four days, Russia powered to a convincing shut-out victory. Belarus was the latest victim, going down 6-0. But more challenging days lie ahead, with captain Pavel Datsyuk anticipating a tougher task on Thursday when the Czech Republic provides the opposition.
7 May 2018, 16:30 Weekly Round-up

World Championship hopes and transfer tales – the KHL week in review
On the ice, it’s all about Russia’s bid to back up its Olympic triumph with victory at the World Championship. Off the ice, the transfer market is warming up nicely. Here’s what you need to know this week.
6 May 2018, 23:47 2018 World Championships

Seven-up twice over – the KHL in Copenhagen
6 May 2018, 01:40 2018 World Championships

Gusev comes to Denmark, Belarus suffers again – the KHL in Copenhagen
Russia got a boost with news that Nikita Gusev is now in Denmark with the national team while Belarus desperately needs some encouragement after a second heavy defeat. Elsewhere, Latvia and Finland started with victories, Slovakia suffered a heartbreaking late loss against the Czechs and Team USA overpowered Denmark.
5 May 2018, 01:39 2018 World Championships

Kaprizov leads Russian goal rush, Hellberg stars on debut
Day one of the 2018 IIHF World Championship saw a comfortable 7-0 victory for Russia against France before defending champion Sweden made an impressive start in a 5-0 win over Belarus. In Group B, both games went to shoot-outs before the USA defeated Canada and host nation Denmark edged Olympic finalist Germany.
30 April 2018, 17:30 Weekly Round-up

International preparations and hopes for the future – KHL week in review
Looking forward to the World Championship and looking at some future stars – who says the hockey season is done?
29 April 2018, 19:53 Eurohockey tour 2017/18

Victory for Vorobyov
Russia wrapped up its Euro Hockey Tour campaign with a 4-2 victory over the Czech Republic, snapping a run of five losses and handing acting head coach Ilya Vorobyov his first victory in charge of the national team.
27 April 2018, 10:15 Eurohockey tour 2017/18

Russia suffers shoot-out loss
Russia began the final stage of this season’s Eurotour with a shoot-out loss in Finland as Ilya Vorobyov again ran the rule over prospective World Championship players.
23 April 2018, 15:00 Weekly Round-up

Ak Bars makes history – the week in review
No prizes for guessing what last week’s top KHL story was all about – the Gagarin Cup is back in Kazan for a record third time. Away from the Grand Final, there was also some international action and a newly-appointed head coach.
23 April 2018, 08:29 Eurohockey tour 2017/18

Vorobyov runs the rule over World Championship prospects
Russia’s latest Euro Hockey Tour exploits ended in disappointment after the team lost all three games in the Czech Hockey Games. After Thursday’s 2-1 defeat to Sweden in Yaroslavl, the team flew to Pardubice. But a change of scenery brought no change of fortune: Russia lost to Finland and the Czech Republic, each time by the same 2-1 scoreline.
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