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19 Nov 2012, 15:25 | Chevrolet ceases cooperation with MHL

MHL lost about 10 million rubles as result of termination of cooperation with the company Chevrolet, the main sponsor of the League
"We had the first experience as MHL support, and we believe that it was interesting. This year sponsorship budgets have been revised, in connection with the global financial crisis. It was decided to limit the sponsorship and focus only on the support of the KHL" commented the press service of the company.
At moment MHL has not found a new partner.

19 Nov 2012, 02:11 | Andrei Rasolko resigned as head coach of Yunost MHL

Due to the unsatisfactory results of Yunost Minsk in the MHL, head coach Andrei Rasolko resigned.
Before the appointment of the new head coach, team will be lead by Aleksei Scheblanov and Oleg Runets.
Yunost is currently last in MHL West Conference standing

17 Nov 2012, 14:50 | Sergei Svetlov is new Atlant coach

Former Lada and Amur coach Sergei Svetlov was named as new Atlant Moascow Oblast new Headcoach. He replaced temporary coach Aleksandr Smirnov, leading the team fronm Jan Karlsson dismissal in late October

16 Nov 2012, 23:49 | NS Stars - Vitez postponed

Serbian League game between Novi Sad Stars and Vitez scheduled for today was postponed due to Pool B Sledge Hockey World Championship helding in Novi Sad. In the other game, Partizan Beograd won 10-5 traditional derby with Crvena Zvezda

16 Nov 2012, 23:38 | Vitebsk Kirill Sachivko takes 10 games suspension

Vitebsk defender Kirill Sachivko was punished with 10 games suspension because he deliberately knocked to the ice linesman Jezierski during last 21 October game against Shakhtar Soligorsk while trying to fight with Shakhtar Evgeny Dadonov

16 Nov 2012, 21:15 | Evander Kane leaves Dinamo Minsk

Dinamo Minsk terminated the contract with Canadian center Evander Kane.
"I had several conversations with the player, explaining the requirements in the team and our vision of his role in it. Unfortunately, we didn't saw progress in the game so we decided to cancel the contract. Despite the differences in hockey matters, the parties parted without insults and complaints. I wish Kane success in his future career - said the club's Sport Director Igor Matushkin.
In Dinamo 21-year-old Kane played 12 games in which scored only 1 point.

16 Nov 2012, 12:42 | Zabel head coach in Djurgården again

Just as last season Djurgården signs Tony Zabel as a replacement head coach during the season. He replaces Challe Berglund who steps down after a very bad start to the season for Djurgården who was expected to battle for promotion back to Elitserien but currently only is in 10th place in Allsvenskan. Berglund will remain at the club as manager.

15 Nov 2012, 23:20 | French League Cup semifinals determined

Rouen, Grenoble, Angers and holders Briançon are the French Coupe de la Ligue Semifinalists. SemifinalsRouen - Grenoble and Briançon - Angers are scheduled for 27 November and 04 December. Follow Coupe de la Ligue with complete boxscores here

15 Nov 2012, 23:20 | Novokuznetsk wins against Amur

In Thursday's only KHL game home side Metallurg Novokuznetsk beat Amur Khabarovsk with the score of 4-2. All goals happend in the last period. Metallurg was already away with a 3-0 lead but had to wait for an empty netter to secure the win.

15 Nov 2012, 18:06 | Komarov will remain in the KHL, even if the lockout ends

Dynamo Moscow press agent Mikhail Kravchenko announces forward Leo Komarov won't return to NHL even in case of end of lock out
"We have an agreement with Leo that if the NHL doesn't start before the end of November, he will remain with us for all seasaon" - said Kravchenko.

15 Nov 2012, 07:23 | Sinan Akdag receives Hockey is Diversity award

Krefeld Pinguine and German national team player Sinan Akdag, who was born to Turkish parents, on Wednesday received the first ever Hockey is Diversity award. This is an initiative by former and current ice hockey players in Germany of and without foreign background to honour ice hockey players who do a lot for integration. The winner of the award receives 1,500€ which are given to a charity of the winner's choice.

14 Nov 2012, 19:40 | Maribor - Medvescak not played

The game of Croatian League between Maribor and Medvescak Zagreb, scheduled for yesterday, was not played because Medveščak could not gather more than eight players for the trip. Probably Zagreb team will receive a 5-0 forfeit

14 Nov 2012, 18:32 | Detroit Red Wings prospect is arrested for drunk driving

20-year-old Detroit Red Wings prospect Riley Sheahan was arrested October 29 in Grand Rapids and charged with driving with a high blood-alcohol level content, above .17, and giving false information.
The amount of alcohol in his blood is more than two times higher than the rate and Sheahan can get up to 180 days in prison.

At the trial, which took place on November 6, hockey player pleaded not guilty. The forward, who was chosen by Detroit in the first-round draft pick in 2010, was arrested for public intoxication during his freshman season at Notre Dame in 2010.
"I'm aware that Riley was charged with a DUI," Detroit general manager Ken Holland said. "We're handling it internally. He sat out a game. We've talked to him. We're aware of what's happened."

14 Nov 2012, 18:00 | Anatoly Stepanischev confirmed on Kuban bench

After four victories in last four games, Anatoly Stepanishev, having replaced fired Andrei Pyatonov as temporary coach, was officially confirmed as new Kuban Krasnodar headcoach. Petr Malkov and Maxim Bets will be the assistants

14 Nov 2012, 17:55 | Geoff Platt to play with Belarus in 2013

According to Dinamo Minsk Athletic Director Igor Matushkin, Canadian-born forward Geoff Platt, that recently successfully applied for Belarusian citizenship, will be able to play for Belarus in August 2013.

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