Hockey

Interview: Nichushkin Ready for Move to North America

17:38 23.05.2013

After proclaiming last month he had no intention of jetting Russia for North America after the NHL draft in June, 18-year-old prospect Valeri Nichushkin had become the source of much hand-wringing among NHL teams.

Nichushkin Says He'll Play in North America Next Season

16:31 22.05.2013

Less than three weeks after insisting he would play in Russia for another two years, NHL draft prospect Valeri Nichushkin told R-Sport Wednesday he will move to North America if he is drafted this June.

Questions Swirl Around Nichushkin Ahead of NHL Draft

14:18 22.05.2013

Dynamo Moscow coaches are bracing themselves for the possibility prized prospect Valeri Nichushkin will move to North America next season if selected in June's NHL entry draft.

Tim Stapleton to Exit KHL Club Dynamo Minsk

23:32 21.05.2013

American center Tim Stapleton is to leave Dynamo Minsk after just one season with the KHL team, the club announced Tuesday.

Sweden Beats Switzerland for Gold at Hockey Worlds

00:47 20.05.2013

Henrik Sedin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the first period and Jhonas Enroth made 26 saves as host Sweden beat Switzerland 5-1 on Sunday to win their first gold medal in seven years at the world hockey championship.

U.S. Beats Finland for Bronze at Hockey Worlds

20:53 19.05.2013

Alex Galchenyuk scored twice in a shootout as the United States won its first medal at the world hockey championship in a decade with a 3-2 win over Finland in the bronze medal game on Sunday.

Russia Hammered by U.S. in Hockey Worlds Quarters

17:24 16.05.2013

Russia was eliminated from the world hockey championship as the United States embarrassed the defending champions with an 8-3 victory.

Olympics Force KHL to Abandon Extended Season

10:52 16.05.2013

The KHL has shelved plans to extend the regular season by 14 games because of pressure on the calendar caused by next year’s Winter Olympics.

Foreigner Quota Eased for KHL Newcomer Vladivostok

16:45 14.05.2013

The KHL plans to loosen restrictions on the number of foreign-born players allowed on the roster of the new expansion franchise in Vladivostok, the league said on its website Tuesday.

KHL: Morozov Signs Two-Year Deal with CSKA

17:32 13.05.2013

CSKA Moscow on Monday inked veteran forward Alexei Morozov to a two-year contract.

Ex-NHL Coach Mike Keenan Takes Over in Magnitogorsk

15:30 13.05.2013

Stanley Cup-winning head coach Mike Keenan will take over as bench boss of Metallurg Magnitogorsk next season after inking a two-year deal with the KHL team, according to vice-president Gennady Velichkin.

Hockey Worlds: Russia Scores Late to Beat U.S.

23:54 07.05.2013

Yevgeni Medvedev scored the game-winner with less than seven minutes remaining in the third period as Russia beat the United States 5-3 at the world hockey championship on Tuesday.

Shaone Morrisonn Gets Permanent Move to CSKA

13:25 07.05.2013

Canadian defenseman Shaone Morrisonn is to play for CSKA Moscow in the KHL next season after being traded to the Russian giant.

Oilers Prospect Zharkov Traded in KHL Deal

17:18 06.05.2013

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod has acquired the rights to Edmonton Oilers prospect Daniil Zharkov from Metallurg Novokuznetsk, Torpedo announced Monday, according to the KHL team's website.

Kovalchuk Fires Russia Past Germany

21:02 05.05.2013

A hat-trick from New Jersey Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk brought Russia a 4-1 win over Germany on Sunday at the world championships in Helsinki.

Team Canada Goalie Michael Garnett Talks KHL

18:13 04.05.2013

A standout performance in this year’s playoffs and the league’s all-time record for wins by a goaltender, Michael Garnett of Traktor Chelyabinsk has established himself as one of the most respected goalies in Russia.

Russia Guns for Repeat Gold at Hockey Worlds

14:57 02.05.2013

It's been an up-and-down year for Russia's national hockey programs.

Yeryomenko Extends His Stay at Dynamo

16:29 01.05.2013

Dynamo Moscow goaltender Alexander Yeryomenko has signed a three-year contract extension, the team said Wednesday.

NHL Draft Prospect Nichushkin Traded to Dynamo Moscow

13:54 01.05.2013

Dynamo Moscow has acquired NHL draft prospect Valeri Nichushkin from Traktor Chelyabinsk.

Interview: Nichushkin Ready for Move to North America

17:38 23.05.2013

After proclaiming last month he had no intention of jetting Russia for North America after the NHL draft in June, 18-year-old prospect Valeri Nichushkin had become the source of much hand-wringing among NHL teams.

Nichushkin Says He'll Play in North America Next Season

16:31 22.05.2013

Less than three weeks after insisting he would play in Russia for another two years, NHL draft prospect Valeri Nichushkin told R-Sport Wednesday he will move to North America if he is drafted this June.

Questions Swirl Around Nichushkin Ahead of NHL Draft

14:18 22.05.2013

Dynamo Moscow coaches are bracing themselves for the possibility prized prospect Valeri Nichushkin will move to North America next season if selected in June's NHL entry draft.

Tim Stapleton to Exit KHL Club Dynamo Minsk

23:32 21.05.2013

American center Tim Stapleton is to leave Dynamo Minsk after just one season with the KHL team, the club announced Tuesday.

Sweden Beats Switzerland for Gold at Hockey Worlds

00:47 20.05.2013

Henrik Sedin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the first period and Jhonas Enroth made 26 saves as host Sweden beat Switzerland 5-1 on Sunday to win their first gold medal in seven years at the world hockey championship.

U.S. Beats Finland for Bronze at Hockey Worlds

20:53 19.05.2013

Alex Galchenyuk scored twice in a shootout as the United States won its first medal at the world hockey championship in a decade with a 3-2 win over Finland in the bronze medal game on Sunday.

Russia Hammered by U.S. in Hockey Worlds Quarters

17:24 16.05.2013

Russia was eliminated from the world hockey championship as the United States embarrassed the defending champions with an 8-3 victory.

Olympics Force KHL to Abandon Extended Season

10:52 16.05.2013

The KHL has shelved plans to extend the regular season by 14 games because of pressure on the calendar caused by next year’s Winter Olympics.

Foreigner Quota Eased for KHL Newcomer Vladivostok

16:45 14.05.2013

The KHL plans to loosen restrictions on the number of foreign-born players allowed on the roster of the new expansion franchise in Vladivostok, the league said on its website Tuesday.

KHL: Morozov Signs Two-Year Deal with CSKA

17:32 13.05.2013

CSKA Moscow on Monday inked veteran forward Alexei Morozov to a two-year contract.

Ex-NHL Coach Mike Keenan Takes Over in Magnitogorsk

15:30 13.05.2013

Stanley Cup-winning head coach Mike Keenan will take over as bench boss of Metallurg Magnitogorsk next season after inking a two-year deal with the KHL team, according to vice-president Gennady Velichkin.

Hockey Worlds: Russia Scores Late to Beat U.S.

23:54 07.05.2013

Yevgeni Medvedev scored the game-winner with less than seven minutes remaining in the third period as Russia beat the United States 5-3 at the world hockey championship on Tuesday.

Shaone Morrisonn Gets Permanent Move to CSKA

13:25 07.05.2013

Canadian defenseman Shaone Morrisonn is to play for CSKA Moscow in the KHL next season after being traded to the Russian giant.

Oilers Prospect Zharkov Traded in KHL Deal

17:18 06.05.2013

Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod has acquired the rights to Edmonton Oilers prospect Daniil Zharkov from Metallurg Novokuznetsk, Torpedo announced Monday, according to the KHL team's website.

Kovalchuk Fires Russia Past Germany

21:02 05.05.2013

A hat-trick from New Jersey Devils forward Ilya Kovalchuk brought Russia a 4-1 win over Germany on Sunday at the world championships in Helsinki.

Team Canada Goalie Michael Garnett Talks KHL

18:13 04.05.2013

A standout performance in this year’s playoffs and the league’s all-time record for wins by a goaltender, Michael Garnett of Traktor Chelyabinsk has established himself as one of the most respected goalies in Russia.

Russia Guns for Repeat Gold at Hockey Worlds

14:57 02.05.2013

It's been an up-and-down year for Russia's national hockey programs.

Yeryomenko Extends His Stay at Dynamo

16:29 01.05.2013

Dynamo Moscow goaltender Alexander Yeryomenko has signed a three-year contract extension, the team said Wednesday.

NHL Draft Prospect Nichushkin Traded to Dynamo Moscow

13:54 01.05.2013

Dynamo Moscow has acquired NHL draft prospect Valeri Nichushkin from Traktor Chelyabinsk.

Pavel Bure: I’m Not Tempted to Coach - Yet

20:23 15.11.2012

The legendary Russian hockey player Pavel Bure, nicknamed The Russian Rocket, talks to R-Sport about his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame.