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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.

13 Nov 2012, 16:48 | Titan Klin headcoach resigns

Head coach Titan Klin Andrei Amelin resigned today from his charge. "The main reason I´m leaving the club is my family, my little son, whom I could not devote much time. I resigns also due to errors which I made in my work, maybe other people will shake the guys. The team, unfortunately, did not work for me." said Amelin.
Andrei's decision is a surprise, the guys were upset - told forward Michael Deev. - This is our fault: was lost a number of recent matches, and he took all the blame and responsibility."
Titan is currently 20th in VHL table

12 Nov 2012, 16:20 | Andrievsky confirmed as Dinamo Minsk headcoach

Dinamo Minsk announces that Aleksandr Andrievsky, appointed as temporary coach after the dismissal of Kari Heikkila last October, was confirmed as head coach.

12 Nov 2012, 12:34 | Germany wins Deutschland Cup

With a 2-0 win in front of 5,600 spectators in Munich against Slovakia hosts Germany won the 2012 Deutschland Cup. In the end the Germans had a perfect 3-0-0-0 record with 7-2 goals and 9 points ahead of Switzerland (6), Slovakia (3) and Canada (0).

10 Nov 2012, 09:35 | Erixon joins Team Sweden

Timrå's Sebastian Erixon will join Team Sweden for the game against Finland today as Jonas Ahnelöv can't play the game.

09 Nov 2012, 20:39 | Gerd Zenhäusern confirmed as Lausanne coach

Former player and assistant coach Gerd Zenhäusern was confirmed as new Lausanne headcoach until the end of season. He will be assisted by Mike McNamara, coming from HC Lugano coaching staff.
Zenhäusern was Lausanne interim coach after the dismissal of John Van Boxmeer. "Gerd showed in these last games that he has all the qualities to occupy this charge" said GM Jan Alston

09 Nov 2012, 20:04 | Andrei Razin named new Kristall Saratov coach

Former player Andrei Razin was named new headcoach of VHL Kristall Saratov. He replaced Vladimir Kuplinov, moved to HK Tambov in RHL

08 Nov 2012, 22:37 | Kopitar behind Slovenian win

Anze Kopitar had 3 assists when his Slovenia beat Italy 4-0 on the first day of the EIHC tournament in Ljubljana. France beat Austria 2-0.

08 Nov 2012, 14:58 | Doug Shedden/Chris McSorley to coach Team Canada

EV Zug coach Doug Shedden will serve as Team Canada headcoach at next Spengler Cup. He was Marc Crawford assistant coach at last year tournament. Geneve-Servette Chris McSorley will work as assistant coach

07 Nov 2012, 22:50 | Denmark - Norway 0-4

Norway beat Denmark 4-0 in the first of three games between the teams this week. Jonas Holøs, Lars Erik Spets, Niklas Roest and Mats Frøshaug scored the goals.