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77 KHL players to skate at the 2021 Channel One Cup
The Euro Hockey Tour returns as the top four European teams line up in Russia to compete for the Channel One Cup — the Russian phase of the European trophy. In Finland, the Swedish got the crown, while this time around Canada joins the tournament. In total, 77 players from 22 KHL sides will skate in Russia for their respective national teams.
KHL players help national teams in Karjala Cup
Over the weekend, KHL players had a central role in the Euro Hockey Tour first stage in Finland. The Swedish got the crown, while Vityaz’s Miro Aaltonen ended up on top of the scoring race. The Russian sensation Matvei Michkov scored a lacrosse-style goal and had three points in the tournament.
Michkov on target again as Russia finishes strongly
Russia wrapped up its Karjala Cup campaign with a convincing victory over the Czechs, securing third place in the opening round of Euro Hockey Tour action. Captain Dmitry Voronkov led the way with three points and Matvei Michkov was on the scoresheet again as a youthful Russian roster bounced back after dropping its first two games in Finland.
Michkov scores a wondergoal
Matvei Michkov produced a spectacular lacrosse style goal to become Russia’s youngest ever international scorer, but the 16-year-old could not save the Red Machine from a second successive loss in Helsinki. After going down 0-3 to host nation Finland in its opening game at the Karjala Cup, a youthful roster suffered another reverse against the Tre Kronor.
38 KHL players to skate at the 2021 Karjala Cup
The Euro Hockey Tour returns as the top four European teams line up in Finland to compete for the Karjala Cup — the Finnish phase of the European trophy. Just as last year, the Russians will bring to Helsinki a younger team, with the U20 national team’s head coach behind the bench. In total, 38 players from 14 teams will skate in Finland for their respective national teams.
Finns end Russia’s winning streak
Russia suffered its first defeat in this season’s Euro Hockey Tour, producing a stuttering performance on defense in a disappointing loss against Finland. Goals from Dinamo Riga-bound Jere Karjalainen and Jokerit newbie Teemu Turunen led the way, while Metallurg’s Juho Olkinuora backstopped the Leijonat to victory.
Russia’s perfect 10, Host rallies to beat Finland
Team Russia remains undefeated in this season’s Euro Hockey Tour after kicking off the final stage in Prague with victory over Sweden. That makes it 10 wins from 10 games in the competition so far. SKA forwards Anton Burdasov and Vladislav Kamenev led the scoring with two goals apiece as Valery Bragin’s team enjoyed an encouraging win barely a week before the start of the 2021 World Championship in Riga.
Russia wins again. Beijer Hockey Games Review
The Red Machine’s march continues relentlessly as Team Russia won all three games at the Euro Hockey Tour’s Sweden stage — it’s the ninth straight win for the Russians, who had Igor Larionov commanding the operations from the bench for the second time this season. Team Sweden claimed second place on home soil, while Finland and the Czech Republic closed the standings with two points each.
Chibrikov’s goal seals Russian triumph
Russia secured top spot at the Beijer Hockey Games as teenage sensation Nikita Chibrikov potted his first international goal in a big win over the Czech Republic. The Red Machine remains undefeated in Euro Hockey Tour action this season, and finished first in Malmo.
Eight straight wins for Russia
Russia earned its eighth consecutive victory of the Euro Hockey Tour, a feat all the more remarkable for the wide range of players called upon by the national team this season. Saturday’s victory over Sweden in Malmo was perhaps the toughest yet, with the Red Machine inching over the line in a shoot-out after absorbing intense pressure in a 1-1 tie.
Russia’s youngsters win the Karjala Cup, Amirov writes a new record
With a third win in three games, Russia’s young guns shot down all-comers in the opening phase of the Euro Hockey Tour. A 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic secured the Karjala Cup for Igor Larionov’s juniors. The Czechs finished second, while the evening game saw host nation Finland take on Sweden in a battle to avoid last place.
The youngest championship — KHL kids set new records
One of the highlights of the current season has been the increasing influence of young players in the KHL. It’s often been observed that the unique circumstances surrounding this season have given an opportunity for the next generation to show that it is ready to play at the highest level. Young players are getting a chance not just to play, but to take a leading role. And they are taking that chance.
Russia’s youngsters thrash Finland
The first international action of the season took place in Helsinki on Thursday, and Russia’s decision to send a junior roster to the Karjala Cup was fully vindicated by a big win for Igor Larionov’s team. Earlier in the day, the Czech Republic beat Sweden 3-1 in its first game since the death of head coach Milos Riha in the summer.