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25 Jul 2013, 22:36 | Kazzinc-Torpedo-2 renamed Torpedo

Also the last remaining farm team participating in Kazakhstan League was renamed as per Federation rule. Kazzinc-Torpedo-2 was renamed Torpedo Ust Kamenogorsk. Team logo and colours remain the same.

Previously Barys-2 became Nomad Astana and Sary-Arka 2 was renamed Berkut.

25 Jul 2013, 22:07 | Lada Arena will open August 9

The new 6500 places Lada Arena in Togliatti will open on August 9 on the occasion of the Day of the Athlete and the traditional hockey tournament Lada Cup. The Governor of the Samara region, Nikolai Merkushin and Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko will attend the event

25 Jul 2013, 17:24 | U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

It was announced today, six new members will be inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame:

Cindy Curley - A Pioneer of women's Hockey

Bill Guerin - An NHL Veteran

Peter Karmanos - A hockey and arena franchise owner

Ron Mason - A top ranked college coach

Doug Weight - An NHL Veteran

25 Jul 2013, 16:46 | Kevin Lalande wants to play for Belarus in the WC-2014

Goalkeeper Kevin Lalande hopes he has a chance to play for Belarus in World Championship-2014.

"Nobody talks to me about the possibility to play for Belarus" - he told during the interview for pressball.by. "Of course, I know that the next World Championship will be held in Minsk. And if I'm given a chance to participate in the tournament, it would be a pretty cool experience!"

Kevin Lalande plays for "Dynamo" Minsk in KHL and has Canadian and Belorussian nationality.

24 Jul 2013, 09:49 | Paul Heavey Named as U20’s Assistant GB Coach

Former player and GB Senior men's assistant coach has been named as the U20's Assistant coach for the upcoming international season. Heavey will be working with Coach Pete Russell and fellow Assistant Tom Watkins.

Heavey had spells in Glasgow, Murrayfield, Solihull, Peterborough as a player and coached Ayr Scottish Eagles, Manchester Phoenix, Paisley Pirates and Sheffield Steelers. 1994-2000 he coached Cardiff Devils where he won coach of the year 1995-1996 and a Superleague Title in 1996-1997.

He was also assistant coach for the Men's Senior GB squad from 1996-1999.

24 Jul 2013, 01:05 | New coach at Energija Elektrenai

Lithuanian champion Energija Elektrenai announced 44-years-old Erikas Steponaitis as new head-coach.
Former Energija player, Steponaitis is a graduate of Lithuanian Academy of Physical Education at his first season as coach.
He will be assisted by player-coach Dovydas Kulevičius and former coach Sergejus Krumkač
Energija in the coming season will play in domestic league and in Belarus second division

23 Jul 2013, 11:33 | Toronto Maple Leafs add Solar Bears as affiliate

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that they have added the Orlando Solar Bears and Toronto Marlies (AHL) as ECHL affiliates. The Solar Bears will enter the 2013-14 season with dual affiliates. Toronto will join the Minnesota Wild and Iowa Wild in supplying prospects to the Solar Bears roster.
"We are pleased to have reached an agreement with the Solar Bears," said Leafs Vice President and Assistant General Manager Claude Loiselle. "As an organization, we are confident that our Toronto Maple Leafs prospects will accelerate their professional development in Orlando."

22 Jul 2013, 22:38 | Jagr to New Jersey?

Various sources say that Jaromir Jagr will soon be announced to have signed with the New Jersey Devils.

22 Jul 2013, 07:25 | Paul Burton named as GB Women’s Coach

It was announced today that Paul Burton was named as coach of the Senior Women's team. He is the current coach of the Bracknell Queen Bees, who have won the Women's Premier League for the past 2 years.

His assistants were named as Sam Phillips, Cheryl Smith and Michelle Smith.

21 Jul 2013, 14:36 | U20 games in Arosa

The Swiss and German U20 teams played three games in Arosa July 17-20. Germany won the first game 3-1. Switzerland the second 3-1. The last game was won 7-4 by the visiting Germans.

20 Jul 2013, 22:51 | Iserlohn Roosters with a new main sponsor

Iserlohn Roosters of Germany's top ice hockey league DEL introduced their new main sponsor. The well-known German brewery Krombacher signed a sponsoring contract with the club valid for the next six years until 30 June 2019. They follow the footsteps of Stadtwerke Iserlohn, last year's sponsor.

18 Jul 2013, 21:56 | Neilson and Russell as GB Assistant Coaches

It was announced today that Corey Neilson and Pete Russell have been named as Assistant Coaches for Team GB under previously announced Doug Christiansen.

Nelson is player/coach of the Nottingham Panthers, leading them to 3 playoff titles and 1 Elite league title since taking the helm in 2008. Nelson has also played on Team GB in the 2011 and 2012 international campaigns.

Russell has extensive junior coaching with the u16, u18 and u20 squads and is currently the coach of the U20 squad.

17 Jul 2013, 08:42 | Neman hire Clement Jodoin as consultant coach

Former Hamilton Bulldogs coach Clément Jodoin will work as consultant coach for Neman Grodno.
It is expected that Jodoin will arrive at the location of the team next week. The exact task in the team and the lenght of contract is still unknown.

17 Jul 2013, 08:30 | Vasily Spiridonov left Metallurg Zhlobin

By mutual agreement Vasily Spiridonov terminated his contract with Metallurg Zhlobin while the club is experiencing a financial crisis. Spiridonov arrived at Metallurg in January 2010, leading the club to its most successful era, winning Belarus League bronze in 2011, gold in 2012 and silver in 2013, Cup of Belarus in 2011 and silver medal at Continental Cup Super Final. His assistant, 40-years-old Pavel Zubov, will be new Metallurg coach

16 Jul 2013, 12:11 | Swiss prospects popular with NHL teams

Switzerland is earning itself more and more the status of the 4th most important European market for NHL teams after Sweden, Finland and Russia due to great investments into youth hockey. First fruits were collected when Team Switzerland became vice champions at the 2013 World Championship. Now another prospect could make it to the NHL. 20 year old Sven Andrighetto - currently playing for QMJHL's Rouyn-Noranda Huskies - signed a three year entry level deal with the Montreal Canadiens who selected him in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft (3rd round - 86th position).