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Alexander Romanov: from forward to defense
Welcome to a new issue of the KHL.ru's series about the stars of the league's first coach. Today's talk is about three specialists: Sergei Kasyanov, Nikolai Shchedrov, and Sergei Skopintsev. They worked at the Krylya Sovetov school and raised CSKA and Team Russia's defenseman Alexander Romanov.
National team’s hero and KHL rookie. Rodion Amirov’s success story
Rodion Amirov was one of the biggest surprises of the 2019 preseason. At the Kazakhstan President’s Cup, he scored two goals and the game-winning shootout against Neftekhimik. Amirov is one of the few players yet who were born in the 21th century. He has all it takes to start the upcoming season in the KHL.
Steelmen look to bounce back – Metallurg season preview
Metallurg seriously strengthened the roster over the summer and, in theory, should be among the favorites in the East. The first pre-season tournament in Chelyabinsk saw Magnitka claim second place. But only the KHL campaign will show whether the coaching staff can turn a stacked roster into a stellar team.
Aiming high – Spartak season preview
This summer was one of the most exciting in Spartak’s recent history. On the ice, the likes of Yakov Rylov and Patrik Hersley should bring real strength to the defense, while Denis Kokarev is set to be a genuine leader in the locker room. Moreover, the task of forging a winning team was handed to none other than Oleg Znarok, one of Russia’s most titled coaches.
First round won't be enough. Vityaz season preview
The Moscow Region team made the playoffs twice in the latest three seasons. Considering the past of the franchise, it can be viewed as a huge success. However, they are yet to win their first postseason game. Of course, this year merely getting to the playoffs won't be enough for the fans and the boards.
Andrighetto – ‘The KHL is the best chance for me to get better as a player’
Avangard’s new forward Sven Andrighetto arrives in Russia with a wealth of experience in the NHL and a World Championship silver medal with Switzerland. After making he debut at the Sochi Hockey Open, he talked to KHL.ru about travelling the world, moving to Russia and coping with hockey-mad fans in Montreal.
Target: a playoff return – Neftekhimik season preview
Last season was a big disappointment for Neftekhimik after the successes of 2017/18. The big talking points were the departure of Andrei Nazarov, the failure to make the playoffs and the impact of three powerful Finns. Over the summer, the club has made big changes and goes into the coming campaign with an all-new team.
Yet another rebuild. Countdown to 2019-20. Dinamo Minsk
For the second straight season, the Belarusian team didn't reach the playoffs. Moreover, the 2018-19 campaign was for the Bisons the worst in the latest seven years. During the spring, rumors were running wild, but in the end, Dinamo will play the 2019-20 season in the KHL, but with a whole new coaching staff.
Znarok starts with a win, Amur gets revenge
Saturday brought two exhibition games involving KHL teams. In Vladivostok, the second instalment of the Far East derby saw Amur get rapid revenge with a 6-0 win over Admiral. Later in the day, Oleg Znarok took charge of his first game behind the bench with Spartak and oversaw a 2-1 victory at Czech team Verva Litvinov.
Vasily Podkolzin: A Star in the Making
On November 12, 2018, for the first time in the KHL history, a player born in the 21st century hit the ice. It is highly symbolical that this player is Vasily Podkolzkin – one of the most promising players of his generation. KHL.ru reached Podkolzin and his first coach Ivan Dekin to talk about his KHL debut, his past, and his future.
Heroes for all times. Top stories from KHL Awards
Tomorrow, the Barvikha Luxury Village will host the traditional KHL season-closing ceremony. In the 11 years of KHL history, more than a hundred between players, coaches, officials, and journalists became awards’ laureates. Today we remember the most significant ones! The 2018-19 season-closing ceremony will be held on Tuesday, May 28, at 19:00 CET. Follow it on KHL TV!
Girts Ankipans: “We wanted to make Dinamo Riga a rock-solid team”
In the Western Conference, the battle for the final playoffs’ spots was one of the most dramatic in the recent years. Dinamo Riga couldn’t get one, but they fought until the end. Dinamo’s chairman Juris Savickis declared that Girts Ankipans will stay at the helm of the team next year as well. In this KHL.ru exclusive interview, the bench boss explains what Riga lacked to get in the top-8, told how they noticed Mathew Maione in the Slovak league and called out this season’s heroes.
Hollywood-like finale. The most dramatic last game days of regular season
Today, February 22, will be the last regular-season game day. The Western Conference is yet to elect all its playoffs participants, while in the Eastern Conference, the powerhouses Ak Bars, Metallurg, and Avangard will battle to get the best possible seed. KHL.ru remembers the most incredible regular-season endings in its history.
The best outdoor games in Russian hockey and KHL history
On December 22, at the Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg, SKA and CSKA will play the 2018 Hockey Classic. As more than 60,000 tickets were sold, it’s already clear that the KHL will see a new attendance record. KHL.ru tells you about the best outdoor games in Russian history.
Medals from loafs of sausage. How the ASW trophies are made
Taking part in the KHL All-Star Game is an event that players will remember forever. A sort of initiation into the elite of the league, getting into the club of the elected ones. To materialize the memory of the hockey party in Kazan, the Kontinental Hockey League will award all the participants with medals. KHL.ru went to the jewelry studio and learned how the Week of Hockey Stars medals are done.
