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18 August 2018, 00:54
Preseason
Traktor faces Salavat for pre-season gold in Chelyabinsk
Friday’s games in the Chelyabinsk Governor’s Cup proved to be a dress rehearsal for tomorrow’s medal games. Salavat Yulaev convincingly beat Traktor before the teams meet again for gold, while Avangard’s win over Metallurg sets up a bronze-medal match-up between those two. In Pardubice, Slovan lost heavily to Eisbaren Berlin.
17 August 2018, 00:30
Preseason
Slovan wins as Czech tourney starts
The Czech town of Pardubice paid tribute to Zbynek Kusy, legendary GM of the local Dynamo club and multiple trophy winner. He passed away in 2015 and a pre-season tournament was established in his memory. This year’s edition sees Admiral and Slovan join Dynamo Pardubice and Eisbaren Berlin in a four-team tournament which began on Thursday.
15 August 2018, 21:15
Preseason
Gynge hits hat-trick as Traktor wins again
Day Two of the Chelyabinsk Governor’s Cup saw Richard Gynge starring in the host’s 6-4 win over Metallurg. Earlier, Salavat Yulaev edged Avangard in overtime to leave the Siberians awaiting their first win of the competition.
14 August 2018, 21:45
Preseason
Titov defeats his former club
The latest pre-season tournament got underway in Chelyabinsk, with Metallurg edging Salavat Yulaev in overtime before Ryan Stoa fired the host to victory over Avangard.
10 August 2018, 22:30
Preseason
Thrillers in Nizhny, goals in Astana
There’s no such thing as a dead rubber in Nizhny Novgorod, where both of today’s games went to shoot-outs even though the title was already won by Avtomobilist. In Astana, Neftekhimik and Barys shared nine goals, while Amur won 4-0 against Kazakhstan.
8 August 2018, 23:00
Preseason
SKA wins Sochi Open
The final day of action in Sochi saw SKA confirm its supremacy throughout the week, while in Nizhny Novgorod fans enjoyed two tight battles as the Governor’s Cup continues.
7 August 2018, 22:45
Preseason
Spartak wins Moscow derby, SKA closes on Sochi trophy
Spartak edged Dynamo in a shoot-out in Nizhny Novgorod after an exciting 4-4 tie, while SKA made it three wins from three in Sochi with victory over Lokomotiv.
5 August 2018, 22:33
Preseason
Summer signings catch the eye
The Sochi Hockey Open continues, with Nail Yakupov taking just 34 seconds to get his first goal for SKA. Sunday also saw the start of the Nizhny Novgorod Governor’s Cup, and here too there were encouraging signs from new arrivals at Dynamo Moscow and Avtomobilist.
4 August 2018, 21:30
Preseason
Wins for Ak Bars and SKA. Sochi Hockey Open, day 2
Day two of the Sochi Hockey Open saw two of the KHL’s traditional powerhouses pick up victories. Ak Bars shrugged off its opening night loss to defeat a Russian representative team, while SKA eased past HC Sochi in the evening game.
3 August 2018, 23:00
Preseason
Loko beats Ak Bars, Kunlun downs the host
The first action in the Sochi Hockey Open brought victory for Lokomotiv over Gagarin Cup winner Ak Bars before Kunlun Red Star took the verdict against the host club.
22 July 2018, 10:00
Preseason
Petersson to Barys, Hudacek to Spartak. Offseason top transfers, part 2
Salavat Yulaev tries to solve goaltending problems. KHL.ru continues to present some of the top transfers of the offseason.
17 July 2018, 14:30
Preseason
Shipachyov to Dynamo, Salak to Lokomotiv. Offseason top transfers, part 1
Torpedo gets its alumni, HC Dynamo creates a super-trio, SKA signs a champion, Avtomobilist strengthens up. KHL.ru presents some of the top transfers of the offseason.
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.
13 July 2018, 17:25
Preseason
Records, derbies and a Window to Europe. 2018/2019 KHL calendar
A record-breaking regular season, more games between SKA and CSKA, a cascade of derbies, games in Europe, and a new scheme for playoffs. KHL.ru explains all the details of the new season’s calendar.
6 July 2018, 18:14
Preseason
Review of 2017/2018. Kunlun Red Star: Keenan’s stumble
The Chinese team had a good start of the season, but then lost the patience, fired the head coach Mike Keenan and didn’t get to the playoffs.
2 July 2018, 19:00
Preseason
Review of 2017/2018. Dinamo Minsk: first Dwyer attempt
KHL.ru keeps on reviewing the seasons for the league’s teams. Today it’s the turn of Dinamo Minsk. One of the most popular teams in Belarus had a rocky start of the season, then improved things a bit, but without managing to get to the playoffs.
30 June 2018, 14:00
Preseason
KHL Teams preseason plans. Kharlamov Division
KHL.ru gives the fans a chance to acquaint with the preseason plans for the different teams in the league. Today: Kharlamov Division.
29 June 2018, 18:45
Preseason
KHL Teams preseason plans. Tarasov Division
KHL.ru goes on in presenting the preseason plans for the different teams in the league. Today: Tarasov Division.
27 June 2018, 20:30
Preseason
Review of 2017/2018. Barys: Dawes’ last year in Astana
Kazakhstan’s main team had a good start of the season, but then started losing games and missed the playoffs.
26 June 2018, 19:08
Preseason
Review of 2017/2018. Spartak: Playoffs after five years
KHL.ru goes on with teams’ review. Today it’s Spartak’s turn. The Red-Whites led by Vadim Yepanchintsev managed to fulfill the season’s main goal and after a five-year pause they managed to get to the playoffs. However, Spartak’s postseason was very short.
22 June 2018, 19:43
Preseason
Review of 2017/2018. Severstal: long-awaited playoffs return
Under the guidance of Alexander Gulyavtsev and the leadership of Dmitri Kagarlitsky, the Cherepovets-based team had a great season. KHL.ru reviews the 2017/2018 campaign for Severstal.
21 June 2018, 20:27
Preseason
Review of 2017/2018. Neftekhimik: Nazarov’s wolf pack jumps to the playoffs
KHL.ru keeps on reviewing the KHL tenth season for the different teams. The latest article will review Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk’s season. Andrei Nazarov’s team managed to get to the playoffs but was defeated in the first round by Traktor Chelyabinsk. Can the season be considered a success for Neftekhimik?
20 June 2018, 15:30
Preseason
Review of 2017/2018. Amur: playoffs experience and Byvaltsev’s breakthrough
The Far East team can call the 2017/2018 season successful as they got to the playoffs for the first time since 2012.
19 June 2018, 13:49
Preseason
Review of 2017/2018. Avangard: from Skabelka to Titov and 7 games with Ufa
Right before the new year, Avangard decided to change head coach, but they managed to get to the playoffs only at the very last regular season game, and then had a first-round exit. KHL.ru reviews the 2017/2018 season for Avangard Omsk.
