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10 December 2018, 12:00
Interview
Your secret Datsyuk
SKA’s forward Pavel Datsyuk was awarded the National Sports Prize, constituted by the Ministry of Sport of the Russian Federation. The superstar forward, who won the Olympic Games’ gold medal in South Korea, was nominated for the Pride of Russia award in the Athlete of the Year category.
7 December 2018, 17:30
Interview
Cody Franson: “I was kind of a student when I settled in the KHL”
Canadian defenseman Cody Franson had a quick chat with KHL.ru about Avangard’s season, his adjustment to the KHL and being a student in Europe’s top hockey league.
5 December 2018, 15:00
Interview
Josef Jandac: “Finally, I won a game on my birthday.”
Josef Jandac, head coach of Metallurg Magnitogorsk agreed to become a columnist for our website. He shares his feelings about what happened on and off the ice in KHL. To allow for more direct communication with the fans, we let Josef talk in first person. Today KHL.ru presents you the second installment of Josef Jandac’s blog.
24 November 2018, 13:00
KHL World Games
V. Bykov: “The KHL World Games will have a good following in Switzerland”
Before the games between Dinamo Riga and CSKA and SKA in Zurich within the KHL World Games project, KHL.ru talked with Vyacheslav Bykov, a well-known coach in both Russia and Switzerland.
21 November 2018, 14:00
Interview
Josef Jandac: “In vain I was frightened by Russia”
Head coach of Metallurg Magnitogorsk Josef Jandac agreed to become the columnist for our website. He would share his feelings about what happen on and off the ice in KHL.
15 November 2018, 12:15
Interview
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.
25 October 2018, 13:30
KHL World Games
“We have a chance to beat CSKA and SKA”. Gelinas about the KHL WG in Vienna
Canadian defenseman Eric Gelinas arrived at Slovan Bratislava in the summer. Within a few months he’s established himself as a leader on his new team, playing a big role as the Eagles recovered from a bad start to climb towards the playoff zone. Now, he’s looking forward to this weekend’s trip to Vienna for the first ever KHL World Games.
11 October 2018, 14:00
Interview
Alexander Romanov: confident in future development
This summer, Alexander Romanov for the first time made the CSKA training camp roster and managed to win Igor Nikitin’s trust. The young defenseman already played 16 games with the Red Army and did not miss a single match so far.
4 October 2018, 15:00
Interview
Nikolai Kovalenko: more than a hockey player's son
Nikolai Kovalenko talks to KHL.ru about his eventful summer, his father, his first KHL appearance and goal, and much more.
26 September 2018, 16:00
KHL World Games
On the way to Vienna. Bernd Brückler
This October, the KHL will come to Vienna for the first time. One month before our first ever face-off on Austrian ice, KHL.ru talked to Bernd Brückler, the first Austrian goalie in the history of the league.
25 August 2018, 10:00
Interview
In Dutch, I’m a falcon – but I don’t mind being known as a wolf – C. Valk
New Barys forward Curtis Valk talks to KHL.ru about his Dutch ancestry, his famous goaltending great uncle, his one NHL appearance and much more.
22 August 2018, 10:00
Interview
Some day I’ll go back to science, but right now it’s hockey time! - A.Calof
Torpedo’s summer signing Andrew Calof spoke exclusively to KHL.ru about choosing hockey over chemistry, watching Russian soccer, the best steaks in Nizhny Novgorod and much more.
19 August 2018, 10:00
Interview
I need to speak in English and order ice cream in Russian – Miks Indrasis
Dynamo’s new forward tells why he moves so late to a Russian club, explains how hard it is to talk three languages at the same time, describes Dinamo Riga’s problems, remembers the IIHF WC quarterfinals between Sweden and Latvia, and much more.
11 August 2018, 13:00
Interview
I’m sure the KHL will take Chinese hockey to the next level – Sun Zehao
Kunlun Red Star goalie Sun Zehao has forced himself into consideration for his club’s KHL roster for the coming season. In an exclusive interview with KHL.ru, he spoke about Jussi Tapola’s unusual training methods, working with Russian hockey legend Alexei Kovalev, summer camp with the Vancouver Canucks and the development of Chinese hockey.
9 August 2018, 17:00
Interview
I earned their trust and I wanted to repay it – Oleg Li
SKA’s new forward tells KHL.ru about Khabarovsk and the unique atmosphere at Amur, the coaching qualities of Riha, Martemyanov and Vorobyov, appearing at the All-Star Game as a cardboard cut-out and following in the footsteps of a Russian rock legend in St. Petersburg.
1 August 2018, 14:00
Interview
V. Kravtsov: If Tolvanen says that he wants my award, I’ll give it to him
In this interview with KHL.ru, last year’s bigger surprise talks about psychology, working with Oleg Znarok, his last year’s playoffs, his ties with records, awards, and much more.
25 July 2018, 18:00
Interview
Joni Ortio and Marek Hrivik: We’ll do our best to make you happy
During the offseason, Vityaz signed two veteran international players on which the coaching staff, undoubtedly, has high hopes to help to fulfill the primary task of the season. Vityaz wants to show that missing last year’s playoffs was just a fluke and that they are ready to fight to reach the postseason. KHL.ru correspondent talked with Jani Ortio and Marek Hrivik during the team’s first practice on ice.
24 July 2018, 10:00
Interview
Brandon Bochenski: I want to show that I’m still the good old Brandon
The Barys Astana forward, in his first interview after his return, talked about being a coach, his wife’s opinion about his return to Kazakhstan, his business ventures in the USA, his return in the locker room, his prospects for the new season, and much more.
29 June 2018, 10:00
Interview
Referee Evgeny Romasko: “It was time to get back home”
The first Russian referee in the NHL is back to Russia and will spend the next season in the Kontinental Hockey League. In his first interview after his return, Romasko talked about his English lessons through a cellular company, working for two leagues simultaneously, critics to NHL refs and much more.
11 May 2018, 08:00
Interview
Raitis Pilsetnieks: Inviting Keenan was no mistake
Kunlun Red Star President and General Manager Raitis Pilsetnieks gave an interview to KHL.ru, in which he spoke about the 2017-18 season, the kind of system in place at this new club, and the global ambitions of Chinese hockey.
24 April 2018, 12:24
Interview
Eduard Zankovets: “At Slovan, I get called to a different carpet!”
Eduard Zankovets, head coach of Slovan for most of the 2017-18 season, gave an interview to KHL.ru in which he spoke about his decision to coach in Slovakia, the reasons behind the team's less-than-successful performance, and of his future in Bratislava.
15 April 2018, 11:00
Interview
Ilya Kovalchuk: “Thank you for creating the KHL!”
When the reigning champion SKA was eliminated from the playoffs, the club's talismanic captain, Ilya Kovalchuk, announced his that he was heading back to North America to resume his NHL career. The Olympic hero and two-time Gagarin Cup winner gave an interview to KHL.ru about his future, his past, and his good works off the ice.
12 April 2018, 11:30
Interview
Gordie Dwyer: It was a season of transition for Minsk
Dinamo Minsk head coach Gordie Dwyer, former Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers and Montrea Canadiens forward, spoke to KHL.ru about his first year with the Belarusian team, the challenges he faced during the season, and his hopes and expectations for the next campaign.
11 April 2018, 16:00
Interview
Zaripov bloodied but unbowed. Ak Bars prepares for showdown with CSKA
Zaripov sheds blood, Sekac returns, Bilyaletdinov schemes, Lukoyanov gives out advice and Potapov prepares for his first final – KHL.ru reports on Gagarin Cup finalist Ak Bars from the Kazan team's open training session.
28 March 2018, 11:45
Interview
Sergei Zubov: "This season's lesson? Stick to the plan"
HC Sochi head coach, Olympic champion and two-time Stanley Cup winner Sergei Zubov spoke to KHL.ru about his team's performances in the Championship, Pavel Padakin's progress, the playoff series against Jokerit, and the fans in Sochi.
13 March 2018, 14:15
Interview
Jussi Tapola: KHL and Kunlun - a new challenge at a higher level
The incoming head coach of Kunlun Red Star, Jussi Tapola, gave an interview to KHL.ru in which he spoke of his expectations for the Chinese club, his wealth of experience, the role of the KHL in the development of hockey, and much more.
22 February 2018, 12:01
Interview
Interview from orbit, awaiting a CSKA – Ak Bars final
Russian cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Alexander Misurkin, currently orbiting the Earth aboard the International Space Station, answered questions from KHL.ru about who they will be supporting in the upcoming playoffs, and gave us a view of two of their traveling companions - the miniature Gagarin Cup trophy and the Kontinental Hockey League puck – sent into space to commemorate the tenth season of the Championship.
8 February 2018, 13:13
Interview
Andrej Nestrasil: All my theories about the KHL went out the window
Neftekhimik's Czech Republic international forward Andrej Nestrasil gave an interview to KHL.ru and spoke of coach Andrei Nazarov's cheerful side, his time playing under Mike Babcock, and why he is enjoying his hockey in the KHL.
4 February 2018, 15:01
Interview
Alexander Khokhlachyov: Victory in Petersburg? I've nothing to prove to SKA
Spartak forward Alexander Khokhlachyov spoke to KHL.ru about his breakthrough season at Spartak, the Red-and-Whites' playoff chances, his first hat-trick in the League, and the Russian Olympic team.
27 January 2018, 14:14
Interview
Francouz: What would I regard as a successful season? Being the champion!
Traktor goaltender Pavel Francouz spoke to KHL.ru of the current optimism at the Chelyabinsk club, of the League's tenth anniversary season, and of the Czech Republic's prospects at the upcoming Olympics.
18 January 2018, 13:58
Interview
Zanatta: Fabio Capello signed me for Milan
Ivano Zanatta, the much-traveled Canadian who is currently assistant coach of HC Sochi, spoke to KHL.ru about his hockey beginnings with his Italian family, his experiences in Russia and the KHL, and his time working Fabio Capello and Silvio Berlusconi.
6 January 2018, 22:01
Interview
Bergstrom: Yurzinov tells us to keep calm and reach the playoffs
The man named as the League's finest forward for December, Sibir’s Alexander Bergstrom, spoke to KHL.ru about the Novosibirsk team's playoff hopes, his recent scoring streak, and of playing under coach Vladimir Yurzinov.
22 December 2017, 11:31
Interview
Matt Ellison: Znarok called me “Pushkin” at MVD
Metallurg Magnitogorsk's Canadian forward, Matt Ellison, spoke to KHL.ru about his tenth season in the KHL, his chances of playing for Canada at the Olympics, and the glory days at HC MVD under Oleg Znarok.
5 December 2017, 19:54
Interview
Metsola: “Everything about Khabarovsk is great, apart from the distance.”
Amur Khabarovsk's Finnish goaltender, Juha Metsola, has had a renaissance in form, and now frequently stars in our Top Ten most spectacular saves of the week feature. He spoke to KHL.ru about the his team's fortunes so far this season, his plans to stay in the KHL and play in the Olympics, and the best things about the Far East city where he plies his trade.
28 November 2017, 12:20
Interview
Stillman: I said “Yes” to Vladivostok, then asked myself “Where is it?”
Admiral Vladivostok's new head coach, former Swedish international defenseman Fredrik Stillman, spoke to KHL.ru about his journey to Vladivostok, KHL experience, young players and defensive part of the play of Vladimir Tkachyov.
23 November 2017, 14:00
Interview
Jokipakka: I'm happy with Sochi, I've seen enough snow in my time
Finnish international defenseman Jyrki Jokipakka, recently of the Dallas Stars, Calgary Flames and Ottawa Senators, talked with KHL.ru about his new challenge by the Black Sea, his past encounters with Russia's star youngsters, and of his Olympic dream.
22 November 2017, 16:00
Interview
Parenteau: The KHL is my route to the Olympics.
On the first day of November, Canadian forward Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau - formerly of the Blackhawks, Rangers, Islanders, Avalanche, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Devils and Predators (NHL totals: 511 games, 116 goals, 185 assists) - signed a contract with Avtomobilist, and he marked his KHL debut against Torpedo with a goal, although admittedly, it was an opposing forward, Vladimir Galuzin, who inadvertantly guided the puck into the net. After his fourth game for the Yekaterinburg team, Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau spoke to KHL.ru about his impressions, his experience, and his desire to secure a spot in Canada's Olympic roster.
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